The man had been receiving methotrexate [ dosage and route not stated ] for 1 year, following a rheumatoid arthritis flare up. He had completed a course of steroids [ dosage, route and specific drug not stated ] 6 weeks before presentation, prescribed for rheumatoid vasculitis. He presented ...
Non-infectious anterior uveitis (AU) is a potentially sight threatening inflammatory condition. The current gold standard for treatment is topical steroids, but low ocular bioavailability and compliance issues with the intensive dosing regimen limit the
Efficacy and safety of mizoribine by one single dose administration for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Intern Med. 2010;49:2211–8. Ehrenreich T, Churg J. Pathology of membranous nephropathy. In: Sommers SC, editor. The Pathology Annual no. 3. New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts; 1968;...
Immunosuppressive agents may precipitate an increase in HBV replication followed by a flare of hepatitis B that may be severe and even fatal. There is no consensus about the minimal steroids dose or duration of therapy leading to HBV reactivation. There are no guidelines regarding the need for ...