ACR 2022 Tweet by Dr. Antoni Chan

Key points in managing MDA5+ DM

1. Consider Tofacitinib 5-10mg bd
2. Low to mid dose Prednisolone 20-30mg tapering
3. Other Rx: Tacrolimus, IVIG
4. Poor prognostic factors: lymphopenia, raised ferritin, old age, rapid ILD progression

Wang GC, IIM session @RheumNow #ACR22