Beneficial response to mycophenolate mofetil by patients with autoimmune hepatitis who have failed standard therapy, is predicted by older age and lower immunoglobulin G and INR levels

Abstract

Background: Mycophenolate mofetil is a commonly used salvage therapy for patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). Aim: To evaluate the predictors of response to mycophenolate rescue therapy to facilitate clinical decision making. Methods: We performed a retrospective observational cohort study of AIH patients managed in 17 major Australian liver centres who received mycophenolate after an inadequate response or intolerance to corticosteroids with/without thiopurine(s). Baseline demographic, clinical and laboratory variables were compared between responders and nonresponders. A multivariable logistic regression model was developed using forward selection to identify independent predictors of..