P0745 Effectiveness of Switching to Subcutaneous Infliximab in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients with Inadequate Biochemical Response during Intravenous Administration
Authors: Kim M , Lee B , Kim E R , Hong S N , Chang D K , Kim Y H 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Background
Infliximab (IFX) has transformed the management of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). While intravenous (IV) IFX has been effective, a subcutaneous (SC) formulation offers advantages in convenience and cost. However, there is lack of evidence regarding the transition from IV to SC-IFX, especially for patients with inadequate responses. This study investigates the effectiveness of switching from IV to SC-IFX in patients with inadequate biochemical response during IV maintenance therapy.

Methods
A retrospective study enrolled IBD patients who transitioned to SC-IFX after demonstrating inadequate biochemical response during IV maintenance therapy. The study collected data of demographics of patients and dose and therapies administered prior to the IV-IFX. Primary outcomes included improvements in C-reactive protein (CRP) or fecal calprotectin (FC) levels. This study evaluated the trough levels and its differences between pre- and post-switching.

Results
Among 44 patients included, 10 exhibited CRP elevation before the switch, with 6 showing normalization post-switch. Similarly, 42 patients had elevated FC levels pre-switch, with 26 experiencing reductions post-switch. Trough levels increased after the switch. However, there were no significant differences in trough levels between responders and non-responders.

Conclusion
This study aims to investigate the transition therapy of IV to SC-IFX in patients with inadequate biochemical response. This suggests that SC-IFX could be a viable alternative in the management of IBD. However, further research is necessary to evaluate its efficacy in a larger population of patients who exhibit inadequate responses during IV-IFX maintenance therapy.

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