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Ustekinumab Subcutaneous Injection and Posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome

Result of checking the interaction of drug Ustekinumab Subcutaneous Injection and disease Posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome for safety when used together.

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Ustekinumab Subcutaneous Injection <> Posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome
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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The use of ustekinumab may cause posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome. One case of reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS) was observed in clinical studies of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. No cases of RPLS were observed in clinical studies of Crohn's disease. Conditions with which it has been associated include preeclampsia, eclampsia, acute hypertension, cytotoxic agents and immunosuppressive therapy. Caution and close monitoring is advised when prescribing this agent to patients at risk of RPLS. It is recommended to administer appropriate treatment and discontinue therapy if RPLS is suspected.

Ustekinumab Subcutaneous Injection

Generic Name: ustekinumab

Brand Name: Stelara, Stelara PFS

Synonyms: Ustekinumab

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