Table 1

Maximum dosage of drugs tried before starting infliximab in patients 1–5, and approximate duration of treatment when known

Patient 1Patient 2Patient 3Patient 4Patient 5
GlucocorticoidsGlucocorticoidsGlucocorticoidsGlucocorticoidsGlucocorticoids
Hydroxychloroquine 400 mg dailyMethotrexate 7.5 mg weeklyMethotrexate 7.5 mg weekly for 3 monthsHydroxychloroquine 400 mg dailyHydroxychloroquine 600 mg weekly for 3 years
Methotrexate 20 mg weekly for 3 monthsCyclosporin 125 mg dailyMethotrexate 10 mg weekly for 3 monthsMethotrexate 7.5 mg weekly for 18 months
Azathioprine 50 mg weekly for 4 monthsCyclosporin 100 mg daily for 6 months
Leflunomide 20 mg daily for 9 months