What Conditions in Pediatrics are Treated with Biologics?
Biologic therapies are used to treat a variety of conditions in children, including:
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA): Biologics like TNF inhibitors (e.g., etanercept and adalimumab) are often used when traditional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are ineffective. - Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis in children can be managed with biologics such as infliximab and vedolizumab. - Severe Asthma: Omalizumab, a monoclonal antibody, is used to treat pediatric patients with severe, persistent asthma that is not controlled with standard therapies. - Psoriasis: Biologics like ustekinumab are used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in children.
