Efficacy of switching to infliximab in patients with Crohn's disease with loss of response to adalimumab.
Anti-TNF monoclonal antibodies are a cornerstone in the treatment of Crohn's disease. Prospective data on switching from the subcutaneous and human adalimumab (ADM) to the intravenous and chimeric infliximab (IFX) are scarce. In this prospective, observational, multicentre cohort study we included 21 patients with loss of response to ADM despite at least 4 consecutive weekly injections. Clinical response (CDAI drop≥70 points) and remission (CDAI≤150) were assessed after switching from ADM to IFX after 10 weeks, 6 and 12 months. Predictive factors of response/remission, the need for therapy... Mehr ...
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Dokumenttyp: | Artikel |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 2018 |
Schlagwörter: | Adalimumab / Adult / Aged / Belgium / Crohn Disease / Female / Gastrointestinal Agents / Humans / Infliximab / Male / Middle Aged / Prospective Studies / Treatment Outcome / Crohn's disease / switching |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Permalink: | https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-27367673 |
Datenquelle: | BASE; Originalkatalog |
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Link(s) : | http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/263902 |