| Methylprednisolone pulse therapy in dermatomyositis. | |
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PMID: 6628798 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A high dose of methylprednisolone (pulse therapy) was given to 3 patients with uncontrolled dermatomyositis (DM) accompanied by severe muscle weakness. The effects of pulse therapy were compared with findings in 5 patients with severe DM who were treated with the usual dose of prednisolone (controls). The pulse therapy led to an improvement in the clinical symptoms in the 3 patients with uncontrolled DM, who were in danger of aspiration pneumonia. A rapid reduction in muscle enzyme levels in this group was also evident. |
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Authors:
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T Yanagisawa; M Sueishi; Y Nawata; T Akimoto; T Nozaki; T Koike; H Tomioka; A Kumagai |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Dermatologica Volume: 167 ISSN: 0011-9075 ISO Abbreviation: Dermatologica Publication Date: 1983 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1983-12-17 Completed Date: 1983-12-17 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0211607 Medline TA: Dermatologica Country: SWITZERLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 47-51 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Adult Aged Creatine Kinase / blood Dermatomyositis / drug therapy* Female Humans Injections, Intravenous Male Methylprednisolone / administration & dosage, therapeutic use* Middle Aged |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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83-43-2/Methylprednisolone; EC 2.7.3.2/Creatine Kinase |
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