Improvement should be seen
in the first 12 weeks of treatment
in the first 12 weeks of treatment
BASDAI-Improvement ≥ 50%
or
BASDAI-Improvement ≥ 2 (0-10)
plus
Positive
expert opinion
Braun J, et al. Ann Rheum Dis. 2003. 62:817-24.
When Should Treatment
With TNF Blockers Be Discontinued?
With TNF Blockers Be Discontinued?
ASAS-Consensus
Statement (Berlin, Jan 2003)
Available
at: www.asas-group.org.