Multiple-variable dose regimen for treating TNFα-related disorders

US8961973B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8961973-B2
Application numberUS-201414229664-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMar 28, 2014
Priority dateApr 9, 2004
Publication dateFeb 24, 2015
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015

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Multiple-variable dose methods for treating TNFα-related disorders, including Crohn's disease and psoriasis, comprising administering TNFα inhibitors, including TNFα antibodies, are described. Multiple-variable dose methods include administration of a TNF-inhibitor in an induction or loading phase followed by administration of the agent in a maintenance or treatment phase, wherein the TNF-inhibitor is administered in a higher dosage during the induction phase.

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What is claimed: 1. A multiple-variable dose method for inducing clinical remission of Crohn's disease in a subject in need thereof, comprising subcutaneously administering to the subject: a first dose of 160 mg of a recombinant human anti-TNFα antibody administered to the subject within a day; and a second dose of 80 mg of the antibody administered to the subject within a day, wherein the second dose is administered two weeks following administration of the first dose; wherei…

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What does patent US8961973B2 cover?
Multiple-variable dose methods for treating TNFα-related disorders, including Crohn's disease and psoriasis, comprising administering TNFα inhibitors, including TNFα antibodies, are described. Multiple-variable dose methods include administration of a TNF-inhibitor in an induction or loading phase followed by administration of the agent in a maintenance or treatment phase, wherein the TNF-inhib…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Abbvie Biotechnology Ltd
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification C07K16/241. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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