Avsola® ,
Infliximab-axxq
Disease
Crohn's disease
,
Ulcerative colitis
,
Drug Class
Biologics
Delivery Method
Injection
or
Brand name:
Avsola®
(This drug is a biosimilar to Remicade©)
,Drug name:
Infliximab-axxq
Drug type
Anti-TNF
Recommendations for pregnancy
Effects to fetus are unknown
Recommendations for breastfeeding
Present in breast milk; talk to your doctor
Most common side effects
Common side-effects include injection site reactions such as redness, rash, swelling, itching, pain, or bruising; upper respiratory infections (including sinus infections); headaches, rash, nausea. Rare side effects include lupus-like syndrome.
Other
Serious infections have included tuberculosis (TB) and infections caused by viruses, fungi. Lupus-like reactions, and liver problem are rare but have also been reported. Another rare risk is cancer known as hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma
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