Reumatismo (Jul 2019)

Etanercept biosimilar associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome: insights from a case

  • V. Shobha,
  • A.M. Desai,
  • T. Matthew

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4081/reumatismo.2019.1115
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 71, no. 2

Abstract

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Anti-tumor necrosis factor drugs are used routinely according to treatment guidelines for several chronic rheumatologic problems. However, a rare and usually unpredictable adverse drug reaction namely peripheral nervous system demyelination is being increasingly recognized. Biosimilars are gaining momentum especially in countries like India. Hence, we report a case of Guillain-Barré syndrome secondary to an etanercept biosimilar, probably the first case reported so far.

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