INFLECTRA® How should I receive INFLECTRA?

(infliximab-dyyb)

How should I receive INFLECTRA?

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You will be given INFLECTRA through a needle placed in a vein (IV or intravenous infusion) in your arm.
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Your doctor may decide to give you medicine before starting the INFLECTRA infusion to prevent or lessen side effects.
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Only a healthcare professional should prepare the medicine and administer it to you.
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INFLECTRA will be given to you over a period of about 2 hours.
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If you have side effects from INFLECTRA, the infusion may need to be adjusted or stopped. In addition, your healthcare professional may decide to treat your symptoms.
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A healthcare professional will monitor you during the INFLECTRA infusion and for a period of time afterward for side effects. Your doctor may do certain tests while you are receiving INFLECTRA to monitor you for side effects and to see how well you respond to the treatment.
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Your doctor will determine the right dose of INFLECTRA for you and how often you should receive it. Make sure to discuss with your doctor when you will receive infusions and to come in for all your infusions and follow-up appointments.

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How should I receive INFLECTRA?

How should I receive INFLECTRA?

•
You will be given INFLECTRA through a needle placed in a vein (IV or intravenous infusion) in your arm.
•
Your doctor may decide to give you medicine before starting the INFLECTRA infusion to prevent or lessen side effects.
•
Only a healthcare professional should prepare the medicine and administer it to you.
•
INFLECTRA will be given to you over a period of about 2 hours.
•
If you have side effects from INFLECTRA, the infusion may need to be adjusted or stopped. In addition, your healthcare professional may decide to treat your symptoms.
•
A healthcare professional will monitor you during the INFLECTRA infusion and for a period of time afterward for side effects. Your doctor may do certain tests while you are receiving INFLECTRA to monitor you for side effects and to see how well you respond to the treatment.
•
Your doctor will determine the right dose of INFLECTRA for you and how often you should receive it. Make sure to discuss with your doctor when you will receive infusions and to come in for all your infusions and follow-up appointments.
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How should I receive INFLECTRA?

How should I receive INFLECTRA?

•
You will be given INFLECTRA through a needle placed in a vein (IV or intravenous infusion) in your arm.
•
Your doctor may decide to give you medicine before starting the INFLECTRA infusion to prevent or lessen side effects.
•
Only a healthcare professional should prepare the medicine and administer it to you.
•
INFLECTRA will be given to you over a period of about 2 hours.
•
If you have side effects from INFLECTRA, the infusion may need to be adjusted or stopped. In addition, your healthcare professional may decide to treat your symptoms.
•
A healthcare professional will monitor you during the INFLECTRA infusion and for a period of time afterward for side effects. Your doctor may do certain tests while you are receiving INFLECTRA to monitor you for side effects and to see how well you respond to the treatment.
•
Your doctor will determine the right dose of INFLECTRA for you and how often you should receive it. Make sure to discuss with your doctor when you will receive infusions and to come in for all your infusions and follow-up appointments.

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