PROCEDURES - Remicade Infusion Expectations

The infusion process can be summarized in three steps:

• 1. Preparation: When you're ready for your infusion, a healthcare professional will weigh you to calculate the dosage of REMICADE that's right for you. They will also check your blood pressure, pulse, and temperature before the infusion begins.
• 2. IV Placement: The health care professional will then insert a narrow IV needle into your arm after you have been comfortably seated. When they place the IV in your arm, you may feel a slight pinching sensation, but only for a second. The IV will be held in place on your arm with tape, and the infusion will begin. If you are not comfortable at any point during the infusion, let your health care professional know.
• 3. Relax: During your infusion, the health care professional will check on you at regular intervals. During this time, you can relax, read a book, catch up on some work, watch TV or a movie, or listen to music.

Our patients report minimal discomfort.