Topics:
Rheumatology • Systemic lupus erythematosus • Psoriasis • Dermatology • Drug induced lupus • Drug induced psoriasis
Is it ever reasonable to switch to a different TNFi as opposed to switching to an agent in a different class in a case of TNFi induced lupus or psoriasis?
In other words, do we think of TNFi induced lupus and TNFi induced psoriasis as a drug effect or a class effect?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
This is a very interesting question where the answer continues to evolve. I would also like to answer the question separately. Both Psoriatic skin lesions and lupus or lupus-like conditions can be induced by anti-TNF-alpha therapy. The pathogenesis may involve changes in cytokine balance.Regarding P...
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