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. 2016 Jul 28;22(28):6484–6500. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i28.6484

Table 1.

Drug classes and corresponding risks of HBV reactivation[49,67]

Drug class Drug Risk of HBV reactivation for HBsAg-positive patients Risk of HBV reactivation for HBsAg-negative/anti-HBc-positive patients
Monoclonal antibody Rituximab High (30%-60%) High (> 10%)
Ofatumumab
Obinutuzumab
Anthracycline chemotherapy Doxorubicin High (15%-30%) High (> 10%)
Epirubicin
Daunorubicin
Corticosteroids High dose, e.g., Prednisolone ≥ 20 mg for ≥ 4 wk High (> 10%) Not available
Moderate dose, e.g., Prednisolone < 20 mg for ≥ 4 wk Moderate (1%-10%) Moderate (1%-10%)
Low dose, e.g., Prednisolone < 1 wk Low (< 1%) Low (< 1%)
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors Imatinib, nilotinib Moderate (1%-10%) Moderate (1%-10%)
Traditional immunosuppressive agents Methotrexate, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine Low (< 1%) Low (< 1%)

HBV: Hepatitis B virus.