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Most Inflammatory Disease Patients on Immunosuppressants Mount a Response to the COVID-19 Vaccine (But Can Vary a Lot by Medication)
Anti-TNF biologics include such medications as Cimzia, Enbrel, Humira, Remicade, and Simoni/Simponi Aria.
Researchers collected blood from participants before their first vaccine dose and one to two weeks after their second vaccine dose.
Should You Get the COVID-19 Vaccine If You Have a History of Allergic Reactions to Infused or Injectable Medications?
Two common biologics to be aware of are infliximab (Remicade) and rituximab (Rituxan).
Infliximab (Remicade) is a commonly prescribed biologic that can cause allergic reactions in some patients.
Should You Get the COVID-19 Vaccine During a Disease Flare-Up?
following medications as prescribed:
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
IVIG
Low-dose glucocorticoids (ex: prednisone, daily dose < 20 mg)
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
Leflunomide (Arava)
Mycophenolate (CellCept)
Azathioprine (Imuran)
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) (oral)
TNF biologics (ex: Cimzia, Enbrel, Humira, Remicade
7 Questions to Ask Your Rheumatologist If You’re Nervous About Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
following medications as prescribed:
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
IVIG
Low-dose glucocorticoids (ex: prednisone, daily dose < 20 mg)
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
Leflunomide (Arava)
Mycophenolate (CellCept)
Azathioprine (Imuran)
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) (oral)
TNF biologics (ex: Cimzia, Enbrel, Humira, Remicade
Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine: What to Know If You’re Immunocompromised
If you want to read about the experiences of patients with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases who got the COVID-19 vaccine, check out these patient stories:
I Have Lupus, Take Immunosuppressants, and Got the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
I Have Ankylosing Spondylitis, Take Remicade, and Got the Pfizer COVID
Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine with Autoimmune or Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease: New Guidance from the American College of Rheumatology
This applies to:
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
IVIG
Low-dose glucocorticoids (ex: prednisone, daily dose < 20 mg)
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
Leflunomide (Arava)
Mycophenolate (CellCept)
Azathioprine (Imuran)
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) (oral)
TNF biologics (ex: Cimzia, Enbrel, Humira, Remicade, Simponi
Should You Get the COVID-19 Vaccine If You Have a History of Allergic Reactions to Infused or Injectable Medications?
Two common biologics to be aware of are infliximab (Remicade) and rituximab (Rituxan).
Infliximab (Remicade) is a commonly prescribed biologic that can cause allergic reactions in some patients.