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ArticleMedicine2018

Infliximab versus cyclosporine for severe ulcerative colitis refractory to steroids: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Dongjie Wu, Zhen Yang, Chen Zhao, Liang Yao

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4 authors.

Dongjie WuSchool of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, PR China.
Zhen YangSchool of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, PR China.
Chen ZhaoSchool of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, PR China.
Liang YaoSchool of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, PR China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundInfliximab and cyclosporine are two main therapies in treating acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC), our objective is to assess the effectiveness and safety of cyclosporine (CSA) versus infliximab (IFX) as rescue agents in patients with steroid-refractory ulcerative colitis (UC).

methodsWe will search three databases from inception to May 2018, and 19 studies are identified that infliximab and cyclosporine as a treatment in steroid-refractory UC patients. The primary outcome was short-term response to treatment. Secondary outcomes included the rates of colectomy at 3 months, 12 months, 36 months, adverse drug reactions and mortality in those who received rescue therapy.

resultsThis update review will provide a high quality synthesis of current evidence of two treatment for steroid-refractory ulcerative colitis. The definition of severe colitis is according to Truelove and Witts' criteria.

conclusionsIn the treatment of steroid-resistant ulcerative colitis with infliximab and cyclosporine, there is no difference between the two treatments on short-term and long-term results.

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Colitis, UlcerativeCyclosporineGastrointestinal AgentsHumansImmunosuppressive AgentsInfliximabMeta-Analysis as TopicRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicResearch DesignSystematic Reviews as TopicCyclosporineGastrointestinal AgentsImmunosuppressive AgentsInfliximab

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PMID30313056
PMCPMC6203526

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