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Remicade: Risks
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"Remicade is not a cure, but it provides a much-needed option for reducing the symptoms and inducing and maintaining disease remission in children who have no other safe and effective therapy," he said. "We believe that the potential benefits of this product outweigh the risks that are known and have been carefully evaluated."
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In December 2004, Centocor and the FDA notified the public about a heightened risk of severe and potentially deadly liver damage from Remicade infusions. Six years earlier, the FDA approved Remicade to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and certain other autoimmune conditions.
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The company ... warned of rare cases of central nervous system disorders, such as inflammation of the blood vessels that have been reported in Remicade users. In response, Centocor and the FDA have revised the warnings and adverse reactions sections of the labeling for Remicade to include information on these possible risks.
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The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Remicade. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Remicade with your health professional. They may be able to help you to deal with some of the effects.
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