Therapeutic advances in eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis.
CURRENT OPINION IN RHEUMATOLOGY(2022)
摘要
PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In recent years, therapeutic advances in eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) have changed our treatment paradigm. This review will summarize and discuss updates in management of EGPA, with a particular focus on biologic therapies.
RECENT FINDINGS:The anti-interleukin (IL)-5 agent mepolizumab (the first FDA-approved drug specifically for EGPA) is effective in induction and maintenance of remission particularly in patients with predominantly asthma and allergic manifestations, though efficacy in ANCA-positive, vasculitic disease is unclear; additional anti-IL-5 agents are under study. Rituximab is currently recommended for remission induction in severe disease, particularly in ANCA-positive patients with vasculitic manifestations, though the supportive evidence is mostly observational. Evidence supporting use of traditional DMARDs and other biologic agents such as omalizumab remains limited and observational.
SUMMARY:Although management of this heterogeneous disease remains challenging and unanswered questions remain, advances in biologics (particularly anti-IL-5 agents and an evolving interest in rituximab) have expanded our treatment armamentarium in EGPA.
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biologics, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, vasculitis
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