Retrospective analysis of children with uveitis treated with infliximab

J AAPOS. 2008 Dec;12(6):611-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2008.08.007. Epub 2008 Oct 19.

Abstract

Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) antagonists have been successfully used in refractory cases of pediatric uveitis.(1-7) We report our experience with the monoclonal anti-TNF-alpha antibody infliximab in the treatment of uveitis in 20 children. Twenty children with noninfectious uveitis were treated with infliximab as an initial line of immunomodulatory therapy (4 children) or for uncontrolled intraocular inflammation despite aggressive immunosuppressive therapy (16 children). Intraocular inflammation was controlled in the short term in all children; resistance developed in 4 children after long-term therapy.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / adverse effects
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / administration & dosage
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / adverse effects
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Drug Resistance
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infliximab
  • Male
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Uveitis / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
  • Infliximab