Potential complications associated with the use of biologic agents for psoriasis.
The biologic agents are effective drugs to treat psoriasis. They provide physicians with additional options for patients who cannot tolerate traditional therapies or for whom traditional therapies are not sufficient. While these new TNF-alpha inhibitors and anti-T-cell agents have potential complications, they are generally safe with proper monitoring. Both physicians and patients should be aware of the risks involved with each medicine so that the correct drug is chosen to suit each patient.
Zeichner
Joshua A
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Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, 5 East 98th Street, Box 1048, New York, NY 10029, USA.
Lebwohl
Mark
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D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007155:Immunologic Factors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D007155:Immunologic Factors