A drug capable of causing tissue necrosis when extravasated. Non-vesicant Drug.
Anti-TNF drugs target a protein called 'tumor necrosis factor' that causes inflammation. These drugs suppress the immune system and reduce
Biologic drugs, such as tumour necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi), work by reducing or eliminating certain proteins that cause inflammation.
Podofilox (podophyllotoxin) is a patient-applied antimitotic drug that causes wart necrosis. Podofilox solution (using a cotton swab) or
Biologic drugs, such as tumour necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi), work by reducing or eliminating certain proteins that cause inflammation.
by J Beecker Cited by 64 Skin-popping, or injecting drugs into the skin, can induce extensive ulcerative necrosis. Krokodil is believed to cause more extensive skin necrosis
Another drug used to treat this disorder is Lysodren. Lysodren is a cytotoxic drug that causes a selective necrosis of the cell producing cortisol in the
The period of time that it takes to develop avascular necrosis will largely depend on the cause. For example, for drugs such as prednisone or chemotherapy drugs to be present in sufficient quantities in a person s bloodstream to be able to cause avascular necrosis, they need to be taking such drug for an extended period of time (usually over a number of months).
Another drug used to treat this disorder is Lysodren. Lysodren is a cytotoxic drug that causes a selective necrosis of the cell producing cortisol in the
The descriptions certainly show a necrosis but that is a symptom not a cause.