Introduction The first-line treatment of axial spondyloarthritis (SpA) is with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and is followed by tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors (the main treatment for patients not responding to NSAIDs) or drugs targetting the IL-23/IL-17 pathway. The efficacy of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) such as methotrexate and sulfasalazine (SSZ) has not been demonstrated, although SSZ can be considered in patients with concomitant peripheral arthritis. Areas covered This review describes the beneficial and toxicological effects of the drugs used to treat axial SpA. Expert commentary Growing concerns about the safety of anti-TNF drugs underline the need to ensure that all clinicians are capable of taking appropriate preventive action and adequately treating affected patients.

Toxicological considerations in the treatment of axial spondylo-arthritis

Marino, Francesca;Gerratana, Elisabetta;Nucera, Valeria;La Corte, Laura;Giallanza, Manuela;Atzeni, Fabiola
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2020-01-01

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Introduction The first-line treatment of axial spondyloarthritis (SpA) is with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and is followed by tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors (the main treatment for patients not responding to NSAIDs) or drugs targetting the IL-23/IL-17 pathway. The efficacy of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) such as methotrexate and sulfasalazine (SSZ) has not been demonstrated, although SSZ can be considered in patients with concomitant peripheral arthritis. Areas covered This review describes the beneficial and toxicological effects of the drugs used to treat axial SpA. Expert commentary Growing concerns about the safety of anti-TNF drugs underline the need to ensure that all clinicians are capable of taking appropriate preventive action and adequately treating affected patients.
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