PAEDIATRICS

Not currently approved for paediatric use.

ELDERLY

Data supporting the efficacy of anti-TNF therapy in the elderly is limited with some studies showing similar results in elderly and younger onset IBD and others suggesting lower efficacy.

Caution should be used when treating the elderly.

Data on safety of anti-TNF therapy reports increased rates of adverse events in elderly patients.

Anti-TNF therapy is not suitable for patients with history of either CHF and recent malignancy (< 2 years).

PREGNANCY
NEW GLOBAL
GUIDELINES

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In women with IBD who are pregnant or attempting conception, we recommend continuing maintenance anti-TNF therapy throughout pregnancy.17

BREASTFEEDING

Mothers with IBD currently on anti-TNF agents (infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, certolizumab) may breastfeed.17