inflixmab
Used for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
Are you tired of high medication costs? Our service offers unbeatable savings on your inflixmab prescription medication. We provide a range of solutions to help you save up to 100% on your medication costs*. Whether you are insured, uninsured, underinsured, or simply looking to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses, we've got you covered.
Manufactured by various FDA-approved generic manufacturers.
*You can pay as little as $0 per fill using Drug Coupons or Patient Assistance Programs. Subject to applicability & eligibility requirements.
This content is intended for US audiences only
inflixmab cost saving options available to you
How it works
How to Lower Your Drug Costs
benefits
Why Choose Our Service?
Start Saving Today!
Lower the cost of your inflixmab prescription
Join the many satisfied customers who have already benefited from our prescription discount service.
inflixmab Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What dosages is inflixmab available in?
inflixmab is available as 100 mg of infliximab-axxq as a lyophilized powder in a single-dose vial.
What is inflixmab used for?
inflixmab is a biologic DMARD that is used to treat:
- Moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease (CD)
- Moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC)
- Moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
- Psoriatic arthritis (PsA)
- Severe plaque psoriasis (PsO)
How does inflixmab work?
inflixmab is a biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) that blocks a protein called tumor necrosis factor (TNF). By blocking TNF, it lowers inflammation in your body to treat symptoms caused by many autoimmune conditions.
How do I take inflixmab?
The maintenance dose of inflixmab is based on your weight and given via an IV infusion over 2 hours every 6 to 8 weeks.
Is it safe for me to take inflixmab?
inflixmab is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication in the following:
- inflixmab doses >5 mg/kg in moderate or severe heart failure
- Previous severe hypersensitivity reaction to infliximab products or any inactive ingredients of inflixmab or to any murine proteins
inflixmab Common Side Effects
Common side effects of inflixmab:
- Infections
- Nausea
- Infusion-related reactions (e.g., headache, flushing, shortness of breath, rash)
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Rash
- Bronchitis
- Indigestion
- Tiredness
- General pain
- Joint pain
inflixmab Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with inflixmab. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe or deadly infections: fever, difficulty breathing, diarrhea, weakness, cough, stomach pain, sweating, chills, burning when you urinate, urinating more frequently
- Cancer: loss of appetite, fatigue, lumps on skin, swollen lymph nodes in your neck, armpits, or groin, fatigue, weight loss, nosebleeds, vaginal discharge, pelvic or back pain
- Serious allergic reactions: hives, itching, swelling of face or tongue, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure
- Heart failure: shortness of breath, swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet, irregular heartbeat, unable to exercise, tiredness, weakness
- Stroke: facial drooping on one side, slurred speech, weakness, dizziness, headache, confusion, vision loss
- Heart problems: high blood pressure, fast and irregular heart beat, chest pain, heart attacks
- Liver problems or liver failure: swelling of your stomach, yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, confusion
- Low blood cell counts: fever, pale skin, fast heart rate, lightheadedness, blood in your urine or stool
Drug-induced lupus: chest discomfort or pain, short of breath, joint or muscle pain, rash on cheecks or arms
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on inflixmab
The following medications may interact with inflixmab:
- Other Biological Products – increased risk of serious infections
Who makes inflixmab?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is inflixmab safe in pregnancy?
You and your doctor should decide if you should receive inflixmab while you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you received inflixmab while you were pregnant, your baby may be at higher risk for getting an infection. If your baby receives a live vaccine within 6 months after birth, your baby may develop infections with serious complications that can lead to death. This includes live vaccines such as the BCG, rotavirus, or any other live vaccines. For other types of vaccines, talk with your doctor.
What to do if you missed your inflixmab dose
The FDA's medical product safety reporting program for health professionals, patients and consumers.
Learn more about reporting side effectsDrug Savings Tips
How can NowPatient help me to lower the cost of my inflixmab prescription?
How do the NowPatient inflixmab savings programs work?
Are the NowPatient inflixmab savings programs suitable for everyone, regardless of insurance status?
Are the NowPatient drug savings programs suitable for brand and generic versions of inflixmab?
If you have Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage and none of the inflixmab savings options are applicable or affordable for me, what can you do?
I am uninsured or underinsured and none of the inflixmab prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, what can I do?
I am commercially or privately insured and none of the inflixmab prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, what can I do?
If I have federal, state or commercial insurance and none of the inflixmab prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, are there any other support organisations that can help me with my co-insurance or copay contributions?
Medical Disclaimer
NowPatient has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that all material is factually accurate, complete, and current. However, the knowledge and experience of a qualified healthcare professional should always be sought after instead of using the information on this page. Before taking any drug, you should always speak to your doctor or another qualified healthcare provider.
The information provided here about medications is subject to change and is not meant to include all uses, precautions, warnings, directions, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or negative effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a particular medication does not imply that the medication or medication combination is appropriate for all patients or for all possible purposes.
Things to know
What does the drug infliximab do?
What are the disadvantages of infliximab?
How do you feel after infliximab infusion?
What is the success rate of infliximab infusions?
How often do you need an infliximab infusion?
Does infliximab cause weight gain?
What is the black box warning for infliximab?
What foods should you avoid while taking infliximab?
Can infliximab cause hair loss?
Is Humira the same as infliximab?
Which is cheaper Remicade or Humira?
What is Humira called now?
What drug is better than Humira?
Which is safer Enbrel or Humira?
What is the new alternative to Humira?
What are the side effects of infliximab?
What does infliximab do for Crohn's?
What group of drugs is infliximab in?
What to avoid while on Remicade?
Is infliximab an immunotherapy?
What is the difference between Remicade and infliximab?
Why is Remicade so expensive?
Why is there a lawsuit against Remicade?
What are the cons of infliximab?
How long does an infliximab infusion take?
Does Remicade cause hair loss?
Is infliximab a chemo drug?
Is infliximab a high risk medication?
Does infliximab cause hair loss?
Does infliximab make you gain weight?
What is the problem with infliximab?
How long can you stay on infliximab?
How will I feel after infliximab infusion?
What to avoid when taking infliximab?
What are the long term effects of infliximab?
Is infliximab a strong immunosuppressant?
What is the success rate of infliximab?
Does Remicade make you lose weight?
Who should not take infliximab?
What is better Humira or Remicade?
What is NowPatient
Online Pharmacy & Telehealth
NowPatient is an online pharmacy & telehealth service that is available in the US and UK. Our service is FREE and packed with useful features that can help you save money on the cost of your medications, access virtual treatments, and provide tools that can help improve your overall health. Get started today and benefit from medication reminders, private treatment plans, NHS online pharmacy, GP appointment booking, Rx savings card, Drug Coupons, US drug savings programs, health conditions information, Drug Information, genetic testing, home test kits, BMI Risks, Type 2 Diabetes Risks, pollen meter, air quality monitor, and lots more!
WHY WE BUILT NOWPATIENT
To improve the lives of everyone by making high-quality care accessible and convenient
We are here to improve lives. Our service gives you access to smart features and resources that can help empower you to take control of your health and improve your health outcomes. All this, in one place, for FREE. We strive to bring a fresh perspective to managing health. NowPatient can be accessed by downloading the App or using your web browser.
Download our app today
Can I trust NowPatient
Meet our medical team
We are a passionate group of clinicians and medical writers covering a broad range of specialities with experience operating in health systems in the United Kingdom & United States. Providing excellent care and advice is at the heart of everything we do. You can read more about our medical team by visiting the medical team page or learn more about how we curate content by visiting our editorial process