Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Method: An observational and retrospective study conducted on patients with RA treated at a hospital between May 2000 and December 2009. We analyzed the influence of demographic and clinical factors in the effectiveness of treatments and made a comparison between them. We determined the durability of the anti-TNF-alpha agents and adverse reactions. Results: The efficacy study showed improvement in the clinical variables. The survival analysis showed no significant differences depending on the used drug or treatment line. The safety analysis revealed risk of infections. Conclusion: Infliximab, etanercept, and adalimumab are effective drugs for RA therapy, improving symptoms control and showing similar effectiveness between them.
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Zagazig Univ, Fac Med, El Sharkia, Egypt
Zagazig Univ, Student Res Unit, El Sharkia, Egypt
Med Res Grp Egypt, Cairo, EgyptZagazig Univ, Fac Med, El Sharkia, Egypt
Ahmed, Hussien
Abushouk, Abdelrahman Ibrahim
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Ain Shams Univ, Fac Med, Cairo, Egypt
NovaMed Med Res Assoc, Cairo, EgyptZagazig Univ, Fac Med, El Sharkia, Egypt
Abushouk, Abdelrahman Ibrahim
Ismail, Ammar
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NovaMed Med Res Assoc, Cairo, EgyptZagazig Univ, Fac Med, El Sharkia, Egypt
Ismail, Ammar
Elmaraezy, Ahmed
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Al Azhar Univ, Fac Med, Cairo, EgyptZagazig Univ, Fac Med, El Sharkia, Egypt
Elmaraezy, Ahmed
Badr, Ahmed Said
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Al Azhar Univ, Fac Med, Cairo, Egypt
Menoufia Univ, Fac Med, Menoufia, EgyptZagazig Univ, Fac Med, El Sharkia, Egypt
Badr, Ahmed Said
Gadelkarim, Mohamed
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Med Res Grp Egypt, Cairo, EgyptZagazig Univ, Fac Med, El Sharkia, Egypt
Gadelkarim, Mohamed
Elnenny, Mohammed
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Al Azhar Univ, Fac Med, Cairo, Egypt
Alexandria Univ, Fac Med, Alexandria, EgyptZagazig Univ, Fac Med, El Sharkia, Egypt