Answer
Apr 22, 2026 - 02:13 PM
The black box warning for CIMZIA (certolizumab pegol) states that the medication increases the risk of serious infections, such as tuberculosis, bacterial sepsis, invasive fungal infections, and other opportunistic infections, which may lead to hospitalization or death. It also warns of an increased risk of malignancies, including lymphoma, especially in children and adolescents.
