In a patient with SJIA who has been stable on Anakinra however is now planning to conceive or becomes pregnant, would you consider switching to Cimzia?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
As a medpeds rheumatologist who specializes in pregnancy, would ask you to please not switch this patient's medication.Cimzia will not control the systemic aspects of the sJIA. Flaring is dangerous, particularly in pregnancy, can trigger MAS, and may lead to needing systemic steroids or even needing...