How many remicade infusions are in the induction phase?

How many Remicade (infliximab) infusions are given during the induction phase?

The induction phase for Remicade is typically 4 infusions total: they are given at weeks 0, 2, 6, and 14.

Why is the induction schedule given over about 3–4 months?

This stepped dosing schedule is designed to quickly reach and stabilize therapeutic drug levels early in treatment, before moving to the regular maintenance dosing interval after induction.

What happens after the induction infusions?

After induction (those 4 infusions), patients usually continue with maintenance infusions every 8 weeks (with some regimens adjusted to every 6 or 10 weeks depending on response and prescriber decision).

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