Characteristics | n = 37 |
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RA, rheumatoid arthritis. | |
Female (%) | 30 (81) |
Mean (SD) age (years) | 49 (12) |
Mean (SD) duration of RA (years) | 8.3 (6) |
Rheumatoid factor positive (%) | 28 (75) |
Prednisone dosage (mg/day) | 5–12.5 |
Methotrexate dosage (mg/week) | 10–15 |
Causes of infliximab discontinuation | |
Infusion reactions | 35 |
Poor compliance | 2 |