In ANCA-associated vasculitis, avacopan was superior to prednisone taper for sustained remission

Ann Intern Med. 2021 Jul;174(7):JC79. doi: 10.7326/ACPJ202107200-079. Epub 2021 Jul 6.

Abstract

Jayne DRW, Merkel PA, Schall TJ, et al. Avacopan for the treatment of ANCA-associated vasculitis. N Engl J Med. 2021;384:599-609. 33596356.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Aniline Compounds
  • Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Nipecotic Acids*
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Aniline Compounds
  • Nipecotic Acids
  • avacopan
  • Prednisone