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What are the risks of certolizumab pegol?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
Certolizumab can inhibit your body's ability to fight infections. Taking this medication increases your risk for life-threatening infections, including tuberculosis (TB) and severe fungal infections. Before taking certolizumab, tell your doctor if you have any signs or symptoms of infection. Also, tell him/her if you've experienced a serious infection or been exposed to TB. Certolizumab pegol may increase the risk of lymphoma and other cancers in children and teenagers. Certolizumab is sold under the brand name, Cimzia.

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