{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Efficacy of Biosimilar Infliximab-Dyyb in Non-Infectious Uveitis.
{Author}: Zaguia F;Randerson EL;Moorthy RS;Goldstein DA;
{Journal}: Ocul Immunol Inflamm
{Volume}: 0
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2023 Aug 15
{Factor}: 3.728
{DOI}: 10.1080/09273948.2023.2244071
{Abstract}: <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>To describe the frequency of uveitis recurrences in patients with non-infectious uveitis treated with the biosimilar infliximab-dyyb.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Retrospective case series.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Records of uveitis patients treated with the biosimilar infliximab-dyyb between 2016 and 2022 at two institutions were reviewed. Data extracted included patient demographics, diagnosis, previous originator infliximab use, additional immunosuppression medications, infliximab-dyyb use, reason for switch, disease activity, and follow-up time.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>A total of 14 patients were identified. Seven patients were switched from originator infliximab to a biosimilar for nonmedical/non-ocular reasons (insurance prompted the switch). One patient was started directly on infliximab-dyyb due to active joint disease despite well-controlled uveitis. None of these eight patients developed inflammation after the switch. Six patients were started directly on infliximab-dyyb due to poorly controlled uveitis. Of these, five patients achieved disease quiescence during follow-up. The mean dose of originator was 1.79 mg/kg/week, with a median dosing schedule of 4 weeks prior to therapy with infliximab-dyyb. The mean final infliximab-dyyb dosage was 1.81 mg/kg/week, with a median dosing schedule of 4 weeks.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Infliximab-dyyb appears to be efficacious in achieving and maintaining uveitis control.