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Remicade

Reports of Neurological Side Effects

Remicade (Infliximab) is an immune-suppressing drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease. It is manufactured by Centocor and distributed by Johnson & Johnson. Reports of adverse side effects have prompted the maker to issue warnings to healthcare providers citing reports of CNS (central nervous system) disorders and hematologic events.

The warning issued by Centocor states, "Cases of leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and pancytopenia, some with a fatal outcome, have been reported in patients taking Remicade.""Discontinuation of Remicade therapy should be considered in patients who develop significant hematologic abnormalities."

In October, 2001 Centocor issued a "black box warning" to healthcare professionals noting that, "tuberculosis and other serious opportunistic infections, including histoplasmosis, listeriosis, and pneumocystosis, have been reported in both the clinical research and post marketing surveillance settings."

Remicade Updates

FDA Investigating Remicade, Enbrel, Humira and Cimzia Link to Cancers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday issued an Early Communication release stating that it is investigating a possible association between tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers and the development of cancers in children and young adults. The TNF blockers were prescribed to treat Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Crohn's disease or other diseases.

Remicade in the News

Remicade Legal Help

If you or a family member have used Remicade in the past and have suffered any side effects, you may be entitled to compensation. Please click the link below to send your complaint to a lawyer who will review your claim at no cost or obligation.

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FDA Investigating Remicade, Enbrel, Humira and Cimzia Link to Cancers
FDA Investigating Remicade, Enbrel, Humira and Cimzia Link to Cancers
June 4, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday issued an Early Communication release stating that it is investigating a possible association between tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers and the development of cancers in children and young adults. The TNF blockers were prescribed to treat Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Crohn's disease or other diseases. READ MORE

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I have been having alot of mini strokes and peripheral neuropathy

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My name is Asereht Griffin and on April 15th 2021 while I was receiving my 3rd infusion of Remicade for RA , I had a heart attack , the medication made my heart so sick that my left ventricle is still damaged on June 24th of 2021 And it has disrupted my sinus rhythm and on august 2 they will Evaluate me to receive a pacemaker as well, I now have to have a home care nurse and I take 5 medications for my heart ,I cannot walk across the room without help and I sweat from my hearts Over Exertion I have now been told that it affected my lungs and that I copd si ce my heart attack and to breath deeply gives my heart distress,and they tell me that I could have another heart attack at any given time due to stress now and we’re going to read it me in the hospital last week because of my ekg because my heart has been sealed so greatly to 20 % on the left side , I would appreciate some help because I have no one to help mei am 61years old

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I got Remicade induced psoriasis and elevated lupus markers. I am a dancer and this ruined my competitive career and abilty to work. Is anyone interested in a class action lawsuits against the drug company and insurance companies?

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I have congestive heart failure skin lesions darkening of the skin and other problems due to the Remicade

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My whole body has been destroyed by TNF blocker drugs Remicade,Humera, Cimzia have caused me to have A-Fib a heart attack at 29 years old, Take-Taino syndrome (aka broken heart syndrome and convulsions under extreme duress) ankylosing spondylitis (Crohn's induced) TNF-Blocker Lupus, no polar, severe crohnic pain a Stroke and INTERNAL SHINGLES as well as typical Shingles, I've hadi am under Constant Acute VZV Infections. It's has burrowed into my jaw, inner ear, cranial, trigeminal, cervical opthamalic, Destroyed back and ganglion dorsal root nerve destruction. Constant Pain and now the CDC is stopping our medication unless we have Cancer which so far Thank the Lord I haven't got or I have refused to check it out!! I need Legal Help please Stop these Big Pharma Industries

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I need help I was on Remicade and Humira witch caused me to become parlized. From the neck down. Also spine and nerve damage.
I have multiple illness.I have developed MS 1 have 6 legions on my brain. This was caused by Humira. Im looking for some Help

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My body almost shut down, i spent over 3 weeks in the hospital, i had phenomena and on that 3rd week after many test they diagnose me with histoplasmosis, I took Sporanox for 7 months with cost 3000. a month, I was thankful for my insurance as that was a big help. I lost over 30 pounds and more then 60 days of work. This medicine is not fit to be taken by anyone.

Diagnosis: RA/Lupus, Sjogren's

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Damage my heart

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My heart was destroyed by the drugs and a heart transplant was necessary. This was performed at Duke Hospital in Durham, NC.

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