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Table 5 Adverse events

From: Infliximab therapy in refractory sarcoidosis: a multicenter real-world analysis

Adverse event

Number of patients (%)

None

8 (24)

Pneumonia

6 (18)

Leukopenia

5 (15)

Infusion reaction

4 (12)

Minor infection*

3 (9)

Paraesthesias

2 (6)

Anaphylaxis

4 (12)

Flare of cutaneous disease

1 (3)

Chest pain

1 (3)

Headache

1 (3)

Asthma

1 (3)

Permanent discontinuation due to adverse event

7 (21)

  1. *One case of cellulitis, cholecystitis, and recurrent sinusitis