If you’re transitioning laterally between biologic classes due to adverse effects, do you repeat the loading dose?
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Dermatology · Duke University
I do usually repeat the loading dose when starting a new biologic, even if in the same class. If there is data on whether or not you should do this, I am not aware of it.
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Dermatology · Solano Dermatology Associates
It depends on how much psoriasis burden the patient has when making the switch. When the patient has been cleared or mostly cleared by the biologic currently about to be discontinued, I will go onto maintenance dose with the next. If the patient has not responded well to the current treatment to be ...