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Polyethylene glycol: an underrecognized compound in certolizumab pegol and Movicol that may cause anaphylaxis.

Authors :
McCabe, Eva
Tormey, Vincent
Doran, John Paul
Source :
Rheumatology. Apr2020, Vol. 59 Issue 4, p908-910. 3p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article describes the case of a 37-year-old woman who developed anaphylaxis after taking certolizumab pegol for Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA). Topics covered include the patient's history of anaphylactic reaction to Movicol, the recommended treatment for anaphylaxis, and the importance of inquiring about previous allergic reactions and yellow-card reporting of adverse drug reactions to manufactures.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14620324
Volume :
59
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Rheumatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
142515700
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kez469