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Biosimilar Drugs for RA Studied in Multiple Trials

  |  Issue: August 2015  |  

Meta-analyses have not shown an increased risk of other pulmonary events or death due to MTX. MTX rhinitis may develop in treated patients and may progress to respiratory failure. MTX should be stopped, and patients appropriately managed.

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In other news, 35 mg delayed-release risedronate sodium tablets (Atelvia) are now available to treat post-menopausal osteoporosis.6 Tablets for weekly administration are available in a package of four. the rheumatologist

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Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, CGP, RPh, is a freelance medical writer based in New York City and a pharmacist at New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital.

References

  1. Genetics and Biosimilars Initiative (GaBI). Clinical trials for etanercept biosimilars. 22 May 2015.
  2. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. News Release: Regeneron and Sanofi announce positive topline results from Phase 3 studies with sarilumab in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. 21 May 2015.
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  5. Pulawski S. Certain therapies linked to pulmonary toxicity among patients with rheumatic diseases. Healio. 20 May 2015.
  6. Han DH. Teva launches generic Atelvia. MPR. 19 May 2015.

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