SMJ articles in the category "tumor necrosis factor"

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Adverse Cutaneous Reactions Induced by TNF-&agr; Antagonist Therapy

Objective:To review adverse cutaneous drug reactions induced by tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-&agr;) antagonist therapy.Methods:A literature search was performed using PubMed (1996–March 2009), EMBASE, and selected MEDLINE Ovid bibliography searches. All language clinical trial data, case reports, letters, and review articles identified from the data sources were used.Results:Since the introduction…

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Case Report

Urticaria Due to Etanercept in a Patient with Psoriatic Arthritis

Abstract:A 50-year-old woman was referred to our emergency room because of urticaria. Eleven days after etanercept therapy was started, the patient developed an urticarial rash of the trunk and face. A diagnosis of generalized urticaria was made. Etanercept treatment was suspended. Treatment was started with methylprednisolone and dexchlorpheniramine. The patient’s…

Posted in: adverse drug reaction 6 etanercept 3 tumor necrosis factor 2 urticaria 2
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