Purpose of Review <p>Idiopathic inflammatory myositis (IIM) has been identified as a potential cause of interstitial lung disease (ILD). Lung involvement is one of the leading causes of mortality. Early and effective therapy improves survival rates and overall disease outcomes.</p> Recent Findings <p>Multiple pharmacological therapies have been used to manage IIM-related ILD. Corticosteroids remain the main drug utilized, with a reasonable effectiveness; however, given their adverse events profile, long-term use is limited, and steroid-sparing agents should be used. Azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, tacrolimus, and cyclosporine are effective in mild to moderate disease. Cyclophosphamide and rituximab have been reserved for severe and life-threatening disease. Recently, new agents such as Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors have been used more frequently. Antifibrotic medications are used in cases of progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PFF).</p> Summary <p>To achieve a favorable therapeutic response, it is essential to select an individualized regimen based on disease characteristics, patient demographics, and clinical conditions.</p>

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Idiopathic Inflammatory Myositis (IIM) Related Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD): Treatment Options

  • Ghadah Alrehaili,
  • Wigdan Farah,
  • Vasilios Tzilas,
  • Misbah Baqir

摘要

Purpose of Review

Idiopathic inflammatory myositis (IIM) has been identified as a potential cause of interstitial lung disease (ILD). Lung involvement is one of the leading causes of mortality. Early and effective therapy improves survival rates and overall disease outcomes.

Recent Findings

Multiple pharmacological therapies have been used to manage IIM-related ILD. Corticosteroids remain the main drug utilized, with a reasonable effectiveness; however, given their adverse events profile, long-term use is limited, and steroid-sparing agents should be used. Azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, tacrolimus, and cyclosporine are effective in mild to moderate disease. Cyclophosphamide and rituximab have been reserved for severe and life-threatening disease. Recently, new agents such as Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors have been used more frequently. Antifibrotic medications are used in cases of progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PFF).

Summary

To achieve a favorable therapeutic response, it is essential to select an individualized regimen based on disease characteristics, patient demographics, and clinical conditions.