作者: Russell D Cohen , Jennifer F Tsang , Stephen B Hanauer
DOI: 10.1016/S0002-9270(00)02156-0
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摘要: Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to report on the first year experience with infliximab for Crohn’s disease. METHODS: All patients receiving at our institution in release were prospectively registered. Disease activity was scored initial infusion, and 1,3,7, 12 wk. Results tabulated separately luminal (L) or fistulous (F) Steroid withdrawal adverse events tabulated. RESULTS: One hundred twenty-nine treated (81 L, 48 F). Mean number infusions/patient 2.38 3.23 F. Median time response remission 8 9 days L; 10 F, respectively. Initial infusion course rates 3 wk 65% 31% 78% 24% Rates higher if concurrently 6-mercaptopurine azathioprine improved subsequent infusions. Relapse occurred a mean 8.5 L 71% 12.2 tapering seen >90%, 54% completely off steroids after second infusion. Infusion-related reactions up patients. incidence side effects did not differ concurrent immunomodulatory therapy. CONCLUSIONS: Clinical closely parallels results controlled clinical trials, includes steroid-sparing effects.