The Effect of Infliximab on Patients with Ulcerative Colitis in Korea
Intestinal Research
;
: 214-220, 2014.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND/AIMS:
Infliximab was introduced recently as a rescue therapy for ulcerative colitis (UC) patients refractory to conventional treatments such as therapy with 5-amiono salicylic acids (5-ASA), immune modulators, and corticosteroids. However, there is insufficient data about its efficacy and safety in Korea.METHODS:
From 7 tertiary referral hospitals, 33 patients who were treated with infliximab for moderate to severe (Mayo score 6-12) UC refractory to conventional treatment were recruited to this study. Clinical remission was defined as a total Mayo score of 2 or lower and every subscore less than 2. Partial response was defined as a decrease of Mayo score at least 3 points from baseline.RESULTS:
Twenty-three patients (69.7%) showed clinical remission and 29 patients (87.8%) showed partial response in the observation period. When the remission and non-remission groups were compared in univariate analysis, only a higher total Mayo score at base line (11.0+/-0.9 vs. 9.9+/-1.5; P=0.04) was related to remission. The remission maintenance rate decreased with time in the Kaplan-Meier analysis. Two patients experienced re-remission after the first remission followed by aggravation during infliximab treatment. Three patients stopped infliximab treatment owing to adverse events including rhabdomyolysis, pneumonia, and fever of unknown origin.CONCLUSIONS:
If there is no choice except surgery for UC patients refractory to conventional treatment, infliximab is an effective and relatively safe treatment option for these patients in Korea.
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Asunto principal:
Neumonía
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Rabdomiólisis
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Colitis Ulcerosa
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Salicilatos
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Corticoesteroides
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Ácido Salicílico
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Estimación de Kaplan-Meier
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Fiebre de Origen Desconocido
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Centros de Atención Terciaria
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Infliximab
Límite:
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Intestinal Research
Año:
2014
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