Evaluation and management of adalimumab allergy
Question:
10/12/2017
A patient developed a generalized papular rash after 4 shots of Humira for Crohn's disease. Is there a way to skin test him & desensitize him if indicated. Can he take injections under cover of Benadryl & steroids?
Answer:
You will find a desensitization protocol adalimumab (Humira) in the following reference:
Quercia O. Adalimumab desensitization after anaphylactic reaction. Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology 2011 (June); 106:547-548.
Also, this reference will give you a bibliography related to this topic.
Thank you again for your inquiry and we hope this response is helpful to you.
Jacqueline A. Pongracic, MD, FAAAAI