New role for azathioprine in case of switching anti-TNFs in IBD

PMID: 32075889
Source: Gut
Publication date: 2020-02-21
Year: 2020

Abstract

Anti- tumor Necrosis Factor (anti-TNF) agents are the backbone treatment of moderate to severe cases of inflammatory bowel disease. One of the main drawbacks of these agents is the high cost. The introduction of biosimilar products to anti-TNF agents is expected to lower the cost. Health care providers ought to be aware of the available data that addresses the safety and efficacy of biosimilars in IBD patients. This article outlines the current evidence-based data regarding the available biosimilar products, their safety, efficacy and how to deal with patients' concerns. © 2020 Al Sulais and AlAmeel.