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Multiple side effects of Efalizumab in a Saudi female with chronic persistent psoriasis followed by severe rebound after Efalizumab discontinuation
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Multiple side effects of Efalizumab in a Saudi female with chronic persistent psoriasis followed by severe rebound after Efalizumab discontinuation

Iqbal A Bukhari
Saudi medical journal, Vol.28(11), pp.1745-1747
01/11/2007
PMID: 17965804

Abstract

Adult Antibodies, Monoclonal - administration & dosage Antibodies, Monoclonal - adverse effects Antibodies, Monoclonal - therapeutic use Chronic Disease Female Humans Psoriasis - drug therapy Psoriasis - pathology Recurrence Saudi Arabia
We are reporting a case of 23-year-old Saudi female with persistent chronic plaque psoriasis who was given subcutaneous Efalizumab 0.8 mg/kg/week for 14 weeks. During that period the patient developed multiple adverse reactions followed by severe rebound. The case is presented to highlight the importance of managing patients on Efalizumab carefully and closely.

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