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Ustekinumab and Malignancies

Result of checking the interaction of drug Ustekinumab and disease Malignancies for safety when used together.

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Ustekinumab <> Malignancies

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

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In clinical trials malignancies have been observed in patients receiving ustekinumab. Patients should be monitored for non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs), particularly those patients who have had prior prolonged phototherapy treatment. Periodic skin examination is recommended for all patients, particularly those with risk factors for skin cancer. Caution should be exercised when considering ustekinumab for the treatment of patients with a history of malignancy, those who have a known malignancy, or in continuing treatment in patients who develop malignancy while receiving this agent.

Ustekinumab

Generic Name: ustekinumab

Brand Name: Stelara, Stelara PFS

Synonyms: n.a.

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