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Hypersensitivity reactions to TNF-α inhibitors

October 25, 2019
  • Sevim Bavbek *
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Hypersensitivity reactions to TNF-α inhibitors

Abstract

Patients with chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases are repeatedly exposed to TNF-α inhibitors. Currently five TNF-α inhibitors such as infliximab, etanercept, adalimumab, golimumab and certolizumab are available. Although these agents are generally well tolerated and safe, systemic such as urticaria, angioedema and anaphylaxis or local hypersensitivity reactions as local injection site reaction have been reported with the use of these drugs. Intravenous or subcutaneous rapid drug desensitization is a valid therapeutic option to preclude their use in sensitized patients.

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Turkish

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Authors

Sevim Bavbek *
0000-0002-7884-0830
Türkiye

Publication Date

October 25, 2019

Submission Date

October 19, 2018

Acceptance Date

August 15, 2019

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Year 1970

Vancouver
1.Sevim Bavbek. TNF-Alfa Inhibitörleri Ile Tedavi Seyrinde Gelişen Alerjik Reaksiyonlar. EJM. 2019 Oct. 1;1-5. doi:10.19161/etd.648098

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