I was also recently diagnosed with Graves disease and did the radioactive idione treatment. Well a few minutes ago my dog got in a fight with another dog and I broke it up and was bit by my dog. Its not a horrible bit a bit swollen and tender. It defenitly broke the skin. I called all my Doctors and there offices are closed. Should I go to the ER or wait until tomorrow. I just started Remicade and I don't know all the side effects
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1 common sense // Jan 6, 2009 at 4:16 pm
hi jill, I am a female crohn's like yourself. I had Remicade treatment for mine a few yrs.ago. The only side effects I remember are others stating at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America support group meetings were that at the time of infusion they developed heart palps or difficulty breathing. then the infusion was stopped. Others had a reaction after 2 or more infusions where it just didn't work due to the pt. building up a resistance to the mouse antibodies in it. Now they premedicate pts. with benedryl to prevent that from happening.
I provided info for their site and hotline. They also have a live chat on their site that is run by healthcare professionals well versed in IBD M-F 9 am - 5 pm. (EST).
If you can't get ahold of your GI, call your primary care MD. Here is the information from the drug company's website on Remicade:
What are the possible side effects of infliximab?
Serious, even fatal, infections have been reported to occur during treatment with infliximab. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop signs of infection such as fever or chills; sore throat, coughing, congestion or other signs of infection; redness, pain, or swelling of a skin wound; or burning or difficult urination.
Treatment with an immunosuppressant such as infliximab may increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer (e.g., lymphoma). Treatment with infliximab may also increase the risk of developing an autoimmune disorder such as a lupus-like syndrome. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of this medication.
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop using infliximab and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or
chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath.
Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Contact your doctor if you develop
headache;
muscle or joint pain;
rash or itching;
fatigue; or
nausea or vomiting.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect infliximab?
Do not receive "live" vaccinations during treatment with infliximab. Administration of a live vaccine may cause an infection or be ineffective during treatment with infliximab.
The administration of infliximab and anakinra (Kineret) may be associated with an increased risk of serious infections, and increased risk of serious side effects. Talk to your doctor before using infliximab if you are using anakinra (Kineret).
Other medications may interact with infliximab or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking other prescription or over-the-counter medications, including herbal products, during treatment with infliximab.
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