Biologics in the treatment of calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease: a systematic literature review

Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2020 Sep-Oct;38(5):1001-1007. Epub 2020 Apr 28.

Abstract

The main aim of this systematic literature review (SLR) was to summarise the evidence in the use of biological therapies in calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD). We performed a SLR using PubMed, Embase and Cochrane databases. Only studies reporting the efficacy of biologics in CPPD were selected. The search resulted in 83 articles; 11 were further evaluated in the SLR. Seventy-six patients were included: 2 received infliximab, whereas 74 anakinra. Anakinra was used in refractory disease (85.1%) or in patients with contraindications to standard treatments (23.0%). Clinical response to anakinra was observed in 80.6% of patients with acute and 42.9% of those with chronic CPPD. Short-term treatment was well tolerated and adverse events were reported in 4.1% of the cases. This review provides evidence in favour of the use of anakinra as a therapeutic option in patients with CPPD, especially in acute refractory CPPD or when standard treatments are contraindicated.

Publication types

  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Biological Products* / adverse effects
  • Calcium Pyrophosphate
  • Chondrocalcinosis* / diagnosis
  • Chondrocalcinosis* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Infliximab
  • Interleukin 1 Receptor Antagonist Protein / adverse effects

Substances

  • Biological Products
  • Interleukin 1 Receptor Antagonist Protein
  • Infliximab
  • Calcium Pyrophosphate