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Review
. 2003 Sep-Oct;21(5 Suppl 31):S203-8.

The safety of biologic agents in early rheumatoid arthritis

A Kavanaugh  1 , E C Keystone
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  • PMID: 14969079
Review

The safety of biologic agents in early rheumatoid arthritis

A Kavanaugh et al. Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2003 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Accompanying the excitement surrounding the prominent efficacy of biologic agents in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been concern regarding potential adverse effects. Data from clinical trials and pharmacovigilance has provided an assessment of their safety in patients with established RA. As biologic agents are utilized in patients with earlier disease, optimal determination of the risk/benefit will depend on continued careful monitoring, collection, reporting and analysis of safety information.

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