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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 22, 2016
Filed:
Jul. 20, 2015
Abbvie Biotechnology Ltd, Hamilton, BM;
Rebecca S. Hoffman, Wilmette, IL (US);
Elliot K. Chartash, Randolph, NJ (US);
Lori K. Taylor, Wadsworth, IL (US);
George R. Granneman, Lindenhurst, IL (US);
Philip Yan, Vernon Hills, IL (US);
ABBVIE BIOTECHNOLOGY LTD, Hamilton, BM;
Abstract
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.