Risk of infections with ustekinumab and tofacitinib compared to tumor necrosis factor α antagonists in inflammatory bowel diseases
The comparative safety of therapies is important to inform relative positioning within the therapeutic algorithm. Tumor necrosis factor α antagonists (anti-TNF) are associated with an increased risk of infections. Whether there is a similar increase with ustekinumab (UST) or tofacitinib has not been established.
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: David Cheng, Bharati Kochar, Tianxi Cai, Ashwin N. Ananthakrishnan Source Type: research