Opinion|Videos|August 29, 2024
Guidance on Transitioning from TNFi to Non-TNF Targeted Therapies
Experts discuss American College of Rheumatology guidelines on transitioning patients from TNF inhibitors to non-TNF targeted therapies like Janus kinase inhibitors, as well as factors influencing treatment switching decisions in clinical practice.
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- For patients receiving tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, please describe American College of Rheumatology guidance on switching to a non-TNF targeted therapy, such as Janus kinase inhibitors, vs cycling.
- In your own practice, what factors would make you consider switching?
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