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Can Xolair (omalizumab) be safely used in combination with biologics for patients with rheumatic disease?
Patient with chronic urticaria and rheumatoid arthritis. What would be the safest biologic option for RA?
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Ghazanfar & Thomsen, PMID 30132352 The above article addresses combined Xolair and Enbrel. Keep in mind, if RA flares or worsens after starting Xolair, it could be SE as it is well known to have a polyarticular small joint pattern similar to RA. So, the timing of Xolair initiation to RA los...
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