Mednet Logo

When using IV TNF inhibitors, do you follow levels to determine if the current dose is adequately treating the patient?

Do you treat through low-level antibodies?
1 Answer
Mednet Member
Mednet MemberInvited Expert
Rheumatology · University of Alabama Birmingham
Answered on

I tend not to get levels, but rather I rely on clinical response; if partial response, often increasing dose (or shorten intervals) can provide dramatic benefit. If the prior response is lost, then consider getting levels and checking for HACAs. I often use TNFi with csDMARDs (e.g., weekly SC methot...

Join for free or sign in to see the full answer