Warning Added To Remicade Label


Remicade (infliximab), had important safety information added to its label by Centocor (the maker of Remicade) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Based on worldwide postmarketing experience the following hematologic events, sometimes fatal, were reported in patients receiving Remicade:

• Leukopenia (low white blood cell count)
• Neutropenia (low number of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell)
• Thrombocytopenia (low blood platelet count)
• Pancytopenia (a shortage of all types of blood cells, including red and white blood cells and platelets)

How The Warning Reads



The additional warning reads:
Hematologic Events
Cases of leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and pancytopenia, some with a fatal outcome, have been reported in patients receiving REMICADE caution should be exercised in patients being treated with REMICADE who have ongoing or a history of significant hematologic abnormalities. All patients should be advised to seek immediate medical attention if they develop signs and symptoms suggestive of blood dyscrasias or infection (e.g., persistent fever) while on REMICADE. Discontinuation of REMICADE therapy should be considered in patients who develop significant hematologic abnormalities.
Updates On Other Warnings



Additionally, an update was made to the Warning on Neurologic Events to describe rare cases of central nervous system manifestation of systemic vasculitis (blood vessel inflammation in the brain and spinal cord). Discontinuation of Remicade is obviously recommended for patients who develop significant central nervous system adverse reactions. To the Adverse Reaction section of the Remicade Prescribing Information, neutropenia, pericardial effusion, and systemic and cutaneous vasculitis have been added.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

My dad has psoriasis. He went to a homeopathic/naturopathic doctor. They recommended him take arsenicum album. The remedy made him ill. His psoriasis gotten considerable worse after taking the medicine...............

This is actually a sign that his vital force is interacting with the well indicated homeopathic remedy,its a good indication.The potency might be too strong,the homeopath needs to adjust this for his aggravation.
Regards skin ailments; they normally get a bit worse before they get better,its the process of the skin detoxing itself via means of the remedy. If one sees immediate results "gets better quickly/symptoms are gone",its NOt a good sign this indicated a Suppression,and that is dangerous.

He is now doing this new treatment called remicade. This treatment seems to work the best so far. ...................

As when patients use "allopathic" medicine for skin ailments.(remicade) The symptoms have disapeared but lay dormant within an weak organ like the lungs,secondary symptoms appear later from iatrogenics.These are typical suppressions homeopaths see all the time when a patient seeks help from these toxic allopathic prescription meds.
A final note:
There are hundreds of homeopathic remedies that may work for any skin ailment,only the "well indicated" remedy will work,not everyone can use ars. or kali- brom only if its indicated through a proper casetaking done by a homeopath.

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remicade was the last resort. The psoriasis became so bad that he had to do something immediately. Trying homeopathy at that point made no sense. He may try it again later because the remicade is a short term solution. However, he is a bit weary of trying too many more homeopathic remedies after his last experience. The remicade is an effective solution for now. He is quite a bit better. remicade definitely made the condition manageable for now.

He tried Kali Bromatum as well. That did not work either.

There is no specific medicine in homoeopathy.Ars alb,Ars iod,Kali br,Cup acet,Kali ars,Berb aq ,Sulph or any other remedy cure if it is similimum
If your dad's condition is worsened due to Ars, it is because the case is not that of Ars.
In Kali brom case also like this, only if Kali brom is indicated it will cure

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Psoriasis is Controllable. I have Psoriasis, for about 2 years now. It's not really that bad. It's annoying. But once you accept it, it doesn't really bother.

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"Psoriasis is Controllable. I have Psoriasis, for about 2 years now. It's not really that bad.".................................

Homeopaths call this word "Suppressed" not "controlled"-
The suppression will cause this skin ailment to lay dormant deeper within your body attacking one of your weakest vital organs like the lungs. Years later you have extreme adverse reactions caused by the "SUPPRESSION"leading to long term chronic imbalances.

A cure is different than "Controlled".....................seek a classical homeopath for proper treatment.

PANNAKKAL posted:"There is no specific medicine in homoeopathy.Ars alb,Ars iod,Kali br,Cup acet,Kali ars,Berb aq ,Sulph or any other remedy cure if it is similimum"........................................ .................................................. ....

I fully agree with Pannakkal......................................... ..............

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Remicade (infliximab), a popular drug, had important safety information added to its label by Centocor (the maker of Remicade) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Based on worldwide postmarketing experience the following hematologic events, sometimes fatal, were reported in patients receiving Remicade:

• Leukopenia (low white blood cell count)
• Neutropenia (low number of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell)
• Thrombocytopenia (low blood platelet count)
• Pancytopenia (a shortage of all types of blood cells, including red and white blood cells and platelets)

How The Warning Reads



The additional warning reads:
Hematologic Events
Cases of leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and pancytopenia, some with a fatal outcome, have been reported in patients receiving REMICADE. The causal relationship to REMICADE therapy remains unclear. Although no high-risk group(s) has been identified, caution should be exercised in patients being treated with REMICADE who have ongoing or a history of significant hematologic abnormalities. All patients should be advised to seek immediate medical attention if they develop signs and symptoms suggestive of blood dyscrasias or infection (e.g., persistent fever) while on REMICADE. Discontinuation of REMICADE therapy should be considered in patients who develop significant hematologic abnormalities.
Updates On Other Warnings



Additionally, an update was made to the Warning on Neurologic Events to describe rare cases of central nervous system manifestation of systemic vasculitis (blood vessel inflammation in the brain and spinal cord). Discontinuation of Remicade is obviously recommended for patients who develop significant central nervous system adverse reactions. To the Adverse Reaction section of the Remicade Prescribing Information, neutropenia, pericardial effusion, and systemic and cutaneous vasculitis have been added.

Remicade : Since Remicade was first approved in the United States on August 24, 1998 - 508 cases of the aforementioned problems (hematologic and neurologic) have been reported worldwide.

Letter Sent To Healthcare Professionals


A letter was sent on August 11, 2004 to notify doctors of the changes to the warning label.

August 11, 2004 Letter To Healthcare Professionals, "Important Drug Warning" (*pdf file*)

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Are there any homeopathic remedies for psoriasis that have been proven to work? I know there is no cure but I've been to several doctors and a dermatologist who have prescribed a plethora of creams, lotions and foams but nothing seems to be helping.

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Here is your answer-THIS IS WHY-

Constantine Hering was a German Homeopath who emigrated to the U.S. in the 1830's. He observed that healing occurs in a consistent pattern.

He described this pattern in the form of three basic laws which homeopaths can use to recognize that healing is occurring.

This pattern has been recognized by acupuncturists for hundreds of years and is also used by practitioners of herbalism and other healing disciplines.

According to the first of Hering's laws, healing progresses from the deepest part of the organism - the mental and emotional levels and the vital organs - to the external parts, such as skin and extremities.

Hering's second law states that, as healing progresses, symptoms appear and disappear in the reverse of their original chronological order of appearance. Homeopaths have consistently observed that their patients re-experience symptoms from past conditions.

According to Hering's third law, healing progresses from the upper to the lower parts of the body. For instance, a person is considered to be on the mend if the arthritic pain in his neck has decreased although he now has pain in his finger joints.

As the symptoms change in accordance with Hering's Law, it is common for individual symptoms to become worse than they had been before treatment. If healing is truly in progress, the patient feels stronger and generally better in spite of the aggravation. Before long, the symptoms of the aggravation pass, and leave the person healthier on all levels.
THIS IS NOT DONE IF YOU USE TOPICAL LOTIONS/CREAMS............................................ ....................

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