Certainly! Here are some experiences and details about Inflectra infusions for rheumatoid arthritis:

- Administration: Inflectra is administered as an intravenous infusion in a medical setting every eight weeks after initial loading doses. It is available in vial form.

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Certainly! Here are some experiences and details about Inflectra infusions for rheumatoid arthritis:

- Administration: Inflectra is administered as an intravenous infusion in a medical setting every eight weeks after initial loading doses. It is available in vial form.

- Patient Experiences:
- One myRAteam member shared, “I am so thankful the infusions are giving me my life back.”
- Another member mentioned, “I was resistant and scared of infusions at first, but was in enough misery to give it a try after going through so many drugs that worked, then stopped or had negative side effects.”

- Infusion Process:
- Infusions can take as little as 15 minutes or several hours, depending on the dosage.
- The procedure is relatively painless, usually experienced only as a pinprick when the needle is inserted into a vein.
- Some patients feel great after the first infusion, while others may take up to a couple of months to notice improvements.

- Side Effects:
- Common side effects include respiratory tract infections, infusion-related reactions, headache, and abdominal pain.
- Rare but serious side effects can include severe infections, increased risk for lymphoma and other cancers, hepatitis B virus reactivation, liver damage leading to liver failure, heart failure, low blood cell counts, lupus-like syndrome, and nerve damage.

- Precautions:
- One patient experienced itching and increased blood pressure during her first infusion and was given Benadryl. Now, she receives Benadryl before each infusion and is fine.

For more detailed information, you can visit the following resources:
- [Inflectra — Pfizer](https://www.pfizer.com/products/product-detail/...)
- [Inflectra — Drugs.com](https://www.drugs.com/mtm/inflectra.html)

Feel free to discuss any concerns or questions with your rheumatologist and healthcare team to better understand how Inflectra might work for you.

 This AI-generated response comes from myRAteam and other selected sources. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

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