Rationale of using different biological therapies in rheumatoid arthritis
Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Kerckhoff-Klinik, Benekestr. 2-8, D-61231 Bad Nauheim, Germany
Arthritis Research & Therapy 2010, 12:214 doi:10.1186/ar3102
Published: 24 August 2010Abstract
Due to ongoing developments of novel agents in the field of biological pharmacotherapy, there are now more arrows available in clinicians' quivers for the treatment of rheumatic conditions. As a consequence, however, clear treatment strategies have to be defined in order to guarantee a qualitatively high and individually stage-adapted, state-of-the-art regimen for affected patients. This review summarizes recent evidence regarding the rationale of using different biological therapies to treat rheumatoid arthritis, the most common inflammatory joint disorder after activated osteoarthritis, and draws an actual picture of a possible standardized therapeutic algorithm without claiming exclusive appropriateness.
