Systematic Review with Meta-analysis: Efficacy and Safety of Upadacitinib in Managing Moderate-to-Severe Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Chen Gu NiuJing ZhangMahesh NapelLeela Krishna Teja BoppanaHashem AnasNagesh JadhavKarin DunniganPatrick I OkoloPublished in: Clinical drug investigation (2024)
Upadacitinib demonstrates significant efficacy in achieving clinical remission and response in patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as shown by clinical remission rates of 44.9% and 36.0%, respectively. The treatment also maintains a favorable safety profile with a serious adverse event rate of 7.8%, making it an effective option for those resistant or intolerant to traditional immunosuppressants or tumor necrosis factor antagonists.