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New anti inflammatory drug?

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I saw on the news there have been successful trials of a new anti inflammatory drug.

I would like to find out if vasculitis sufferers could benefit from this drug?

Maybe a alternative to prednisone?

Wouldn't that be good news!

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If its Avacopan you are referring to then there is a clinical trial underway into its use to treat ANCA associated Vasculitis

clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show...

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I am taking part in the Avacopan trial, I had my screening visit 2 weeks ago, my treatment starts tomorrow!!

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