Clinical effect of tocilizumab on patients with severe active rheumatoid arthritis / 中南大学学报(医学版)
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
;
(12): 1174-1177, 2017.
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in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-669194
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To evaluate therapeutic effects and adverse reactions of tocilizumab on patients with severe active rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods:
Twelve patients with severe refractory RA were treated with tocilizumab.The clinical and laboratory indices and the side effects were recorded after treatment.Results:
The clinical and laboratory indices and the disease activity score 28 (DAS28) were observed in all patients,which were significantly improved after TCZ therapy (P<0.05),and no obvious adverse reactions were found.Conclusion:
Tocilizumab can effectively relieve the symptoms and improve the conditions of severe active RA.
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Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
Year:
2017
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