How is Infliximab Abda dosed?
Infliximab Abda is available in powder form for preparing a solution. The dosage form and instructions for use are determined by your doctor based on your specific medical condition, body weight, and response to treatment.
What is the dosage form of Infliximab Abda?
The dosage form of Infliximab Abda is Powder for Solution.
What medications are contraindication with Infliximab Abda?
Medications that may interact with Infliximab Abda include Abatacept (Orencia), Anakinra (Kineret), Tocilizumab (Actemra), and other biologic medications used to treat the same conditions. Using these medicines together with Infliximab Abda may increase the risk of serious side effects. It is essential to discuss all medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements, with your doctor before starting treatment with Infliximab Abda.
How is Infliximab Abda administered?
Infliximab Abda is administered intravenously by a doctor or other trained health professional in a medical facility. It is given through a needle placed into one of the patient's veins and must be given slowly, with the needle remaining in place for at least 2 hours.
What are common precautions when taking Infliximab Abda?
When taking Infliximab Abda intravenously, it is important to follow these common precautions:
- Regular check-ups: Ensure that your doctor monitors your progress regularly through blood and urine tests to check for any unwanted side effects.
- Infusion reactions: Inform your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience any infusion reactions, such as chest pain, fever, chills, itching, hives, rash, dizziness, fainting, difficulty in swallowing, trouble breathing, or swelling in the face, tongue, and throat.
- Report other side effects: If you notice any other side effects not listed or discussed with your healthcare professional, it is essential to report them to your doctor.
- Heart and infection precautions: Be aware that Infliximab Abda may increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, low or high blood pressure, heart rhythm problems, temporary vision loss, or infections. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience confusion, difficulty in speaking, slow speech, inability to move your arms or legs, double vision, headache, blurred vision, dizziness, pounding in the ears, fainting, or a fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat. Also, report any fever, chills, cough, flu-like symptoms, or unusual tiredness or weakness.
- Tuberculosis screening: Before starting treatment, you must undergo a skin test for tuberculosis. Inform your doctor if you or anyone in your home has had a positive reaction to a tuberculosis skin test.
- Heart failure monitoring: Your doctor will closely monitor your heart while you are receiving Infliximab Abda, as it may cause new or worsening heart failure. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any breathing difficulties, swelling in the ankles and feet, or sudden weight gain.
- Drug interactions: Avoid taking other medicines without consulting your doctor, especially biologics like Abatacept, Anakinra, or Tocilizumab, which may increase the risk of serious side effects when used together with Infliximab Abda.