Neurologic Toxicities Associated with Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors and Calcineurin Inhibitors.

Christopher L Coe, Sarah N Horst, Manhal J Izzy

Neurologic clinics 2020 Nov

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The calcineurin inhibitors cyclosporine and tacrolimus are used for their immunosuppressive effects. Neurotoxic side effects include tremor, paresthesia, and headache. Rarer neurotoxicities include seizure, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, and encephalopathy. Tacrolimus tends to be more neurotoxic than cyclosporine. Management of toxicities associated with calcineurin inhibitors includes dose reduction, switching between calcineurin inhibitors, or switching to a calcineurin-free regimen. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors are used in autoimmune diseases. Management of demyelinating conditions among patients treated with anti-TNF should follow standard of care and withdrawal of the anti-TNF. This drug class should be avoided in patients with a history of demyelinating conditions. Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Christopher L Coe, Sarah N Horst, Manhal J Izzy. Neurologic Toxicities Associated with Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors and Calcineurin Inhibitors. Neurologic clinics. 2020 Nov;38(4):937-951