Also known as Remicade, infliximab targets a part of the immune system involved in psoriasis. It is given by your health care team through an intravenous (IV) catheter. It can be a very effective treatment for psoriasis.
The dose you are given depends on your weight, so tell your doctor if your weight changes.
Get a flu shot each year, unless you have been told not to by your doctor. Talk with your doctor before getting live vaccines.
Talk to your doctor before trying to get pregnant. Right now there is no known risk of harm to the baby when this medicine is taken during pregnancy.
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