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In placebo-controlled rheumatoid arthritis trials, injection-site reactions such as erythema, itching, haematoma, pain, swelling or bruising occurred in 5.8% of certolizumab pegol (Cimzia) patients versus 4.8% receiving placebo; injection-site pain occurred in 1.5% of Cimzia patients, with no cases leading to withdrawal.
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- Cimzia 200 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringeUCB Pharma Limited · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 34Document updated
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