ACR 2022
How Does Risk for CV Events Differ Between Tofacitinib and TNFi in RA?
Results of the ORAL Surveillance study showed a higher risk for major adverse CV events and venous thromboembolism with tofacitinib vs TNFis.
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ACG 2022
Insurance Companies Have Poor Adherence to Guidelines for UC, CD
The data were compared with the 2018 ACG and 2020 AGA guidelines for UC and the 2019 ACG and 2021 AGA guidelines for CD.
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Drug Repurposing Study Shows PDE5 Inhibitors Do Not Reduce Dementia Risk
By identifying existing medications that may be repurposed for dementia, clinicians may be able to provide faster treatment for those in need.
DDW 2022
Tofacitinib, Vedolizumab Effective for UC Post-Anti-TNF Agent Failure
Researchers compared the effectiveness of tofacitinib and vedolizumab among patients with UC who had experienced anti-TNF failure.
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DMARDs Not Linked to Alzheimer Risk for Seniors With RA
No reduction in ADRD risk seen for treatment with tofacitinib, tocilizumab, TNF inhibitors versus abatacept
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CV, Cancer Risk Up With Tofacitinib for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Incidences of major adverse cardiovascular events, cancers higher with tofacitinib versus TNF inhibitor; criteria for noninferiority not met
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WHO Living Guideline Updated for Drug Treatment of COVID-19
JAK inhibitor baricitinib strongly recommended for the treatment of severe or critical COVID-19
Drug Monograph Updates
December 2021 Recap of Drug Updates
The summary below gives an overview of important additions and changes MPR has made to its drug database through the end of December. The chart below provides highlights of key monograph updates made this month (not an inclusive list). Click on the name of the drugs to view the full monographs on eMPR.com. Key: D=Dosing,…
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Xeljanz/Xeljanz XR Approved for Active Ankylosing Spondylitis
The approval was based on data from a phase 3 study which evaluated tofacitinib in adults with active AS who had an inadequate response to at least 2 NSAIDs.
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Rinvoq Labeling Updated to Include Class Warnings Related to JAK Inhibitors
The update follows the FDA’s Drug Safety Communication, which was based on a completed review of a large randomized safety clinical trial evaluating tofacitinib in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
