Tocilizumab in Giant Cell Arteritis: A Multicenter Retrospective Study of 34 Patients

Volume: 43, Issue: 8, Pages: 1547 - 1552
Published: May 15, 2016
Abstract
Objective. To report the efficacy and safety of tocilizumab (TCZ) for giant cell arteritis (GCA). Methods. A retrospective multicenter study that included 34 patients receiving TCZ for GCA. Results. TCZ was effective in all but 6 patients, who still had mild symptoms. Mean glucocorticoid dose was tapered. One patient died and 3 patients had to stop TCZ therapy because of severe adverse events. Twenty-three patients stopped treatment; 8 of these...
Paper Details
Title
Tocilizumab in Giant Cell Arteritis: A Multicenter Retrospective Study of 34 Patients
Published Date
May 15, 2016
Volume
43
Issue
8
Pages
1547 - 1552
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