MULTIPLE-VARIABLE DOSE REGIMEN FOR TREATING TNFALPHA-RELATED DISORDERS
Multiple-variable dose methods for treating TNFα-related disorders, including Crohn's disease and psoriasis, comprising administering TNFα inhibitors, including TNFα antibodies, are described. Multiple-variable dose methods include administration of a TNF-inhibitor in an induction or loading phase followed by administration of the agent in a maintenance or treatment phase, wherein the TNF-inhibitor is administered in a higher dosage during the induction phase.
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41 . A multiple-variable dose method of inducing remission of Crohn's disease or reducing psoriatic plaques, comprising:
administering to a subject in need thereof at least one induction dose of D2E7 such that a threshold level of TNFα inhibitor is achieved within an induction phase; and
subsequently administering to the subject at least one treatment dose of D2E7 within a treatment phase, such that treatment occurs.
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