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Medication consent

Informed Consent for Treatment with Remicade / Inflectra (infliximab)

Informed consent for treatment with Remicade / Inflectra.

About this form

Infliximab (Remicade or its biosimilars including Inflectra) is a TNF blocker used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, plaque psoriasis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.

  • !Serious infections including TB, fungal, viral, and bacterial.
  • !Increased risk of lymphoma and other malignancies.
  • !Hepatitis B reactivation; screening required prior to therapy.
  • !Heart failure may worsen.
  • !Infusion reactions and serum-sickness-like reactions can occur.
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Benefits
I understand that the potential benefits of this treatment include: *
Common side effects
I have been informed of the most common side effects, which include: *
Acknowledgements
I have had the opportunity to discuss this treatment with my physician. *
All of my questions have been answered to my satisfaction. *
I understand my financial responsibility for this treatment. *
Sign & submit
Acknowledgement. I certify that I have read and understood this consent form, that I have had the opportunity to discuss it with my physician, and that I agree to receive treatment with Remicade / Inflectra (infliximab).

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