How would you approach rituximab dosing in a patient with SLE-Myositis overlap with LN Class III, now with worsening UPCR and concern for worsening ILD 4 months post induction and incomplete B-Cell depletion on recent labs?
Repeat induction vs maintenance vs change of therapy?
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Rheumatology · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
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This is a challenging and concerning situation, as the patient is declining after rituximab. Without knowing which other medications have been tried, I would prioritize medications targeting life-threatening manifestations, i.e., the LN and ILD. In that case, I would start treatment with steroids, m...
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Rheumatology · University of Pittsburgh
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I would rather use obinutuzumab. Otherwise, rituximab dosing is every 4-6 months.
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