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Published in: Drugs & Aging 11/2013

01-11-2013 | Current Opinion

Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Elderly: Do Biologicals Offer A Better Alternative?

Authors: Christina Ha, Seymour Katz

Published in: Drugs & Aging | Issue 11/2013

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Abstract

The management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in elderly patients provides added complexity for healthcare providers who need to take into account the high likelihood of co-morbid disease, the need for polypharmacy and, in many instances, greater patient fragility. While biologics are often considered first-line corticosteroid-sparing strategies for moderate to severe disease, the additional variables unique to an elderly patient warrant consideration when discussing IBD therapeutics. As chronic corticosteroid use, although relatively common among older IBD patients, is suboptimal, the efficacy and safety of biologics compared with immunomodulators among older IBD patients needs additional investigation.
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Metadata
Title
Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Elderly: Do Biologicals Offer A Better Alternative?
Authors
Christina Ha
Seymour Katz
Publication date
01-11-2013
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Drugs & Aging / Issue 11/2013
Print ISSN: 1170-229X
Electronic ISSN: 1179-1969
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40266-013-0120-x

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