Inflectra

Generic name:infliximab [ in-FLIX-ih-mab ]
Brand names: Avsola, Inflectra, Remicade, Renflexis
Drug class:TNF alfa inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 24, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Inflectra?

Inflectra is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and severe or disabling plaque psoriasis in adults.

Inflectra is also used to treat ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease in adults and children at least 6 years old.

Inflectra is often used when other medicines have not been effective.

Inflectra may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Using Inflectra may increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer, including a rare fast-growing type of lymphoma that can be fatal. Ask your doctor about your specific risk.

Inflectra affects your immune system. You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections. Before you start using this medicine, your doctor may perform tests to make sure you do not have certain infections.

Call your doctor if you have a fever, tiredness, flu symptoms, cough, or skin sores.

Before taking this medicine

You should not be treated with Inflectra if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had tuberculosis (TB) or if anyone in your household has tuberculosis. Also tell your doctor if you have recently traveled. Tuberculosis and some fungal infections are more common in certain parts of the world, and you may have been exposed during travel.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• an active infection (fever, cough, flu symptoms, open sores or skin wounds);

• heart failure or other heart problems;

• diabetes;

• a weak immune system;

• liver failure, hepatitis B, or other liver problems;

• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD);

• heart problems;

• cancer;

• seizures;

• numbness or tingling anywhere in your body;

• a nerve-muscle disorder, such as multiple sclerosis or Guillain-Barré ...