Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines

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RB1206-000

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  1. What is the clinical effectiveness of therapeutic drug monitoring-guided dosing of biologic medications for patients with inflammatory bowel disease?

  2. What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of therapeutic drug monitoring of biologic medication levels, and associated dosage adjustments, for patients with inflammatory bowel disease?


Key Message

One systematic review with meta-analysis, one randomized controlled trial, and two non-randomized studies were identified regarding the clinical effectiveness of therapeutic drug monitoring-guided dosing of biologic medications for patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Additionally, three evidence-based guidelines were identified.