Corticosteroids in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) can be treated with corticosteroids or intravenous immunoglobulins. Various corticosteroid regimens are currently used in CIDP, but it is unknown whether they are equally efficacious. In this retrospective study, we compared efficacy and safety of three corticosteroid regimens in CIDP ...
Steroids for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy ...
Recent data from randomized trials suggest pulsed corticosteroids to have a higher potential in achieving therapy-free remission or longer remission-free periods compared with IVIg, as well as relatively low rates of serious side effects when given …
Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy With ...
The results of this study suggest that pulsed oral methylprednisolone is efficacious in the long-term treatment of CIDP. Compared with daily steroid treatment, the adverse effects seem to be more acceptable to the patients. Steroid-related osteoporosis remains a problem, especially in older patients, but it may be prevented using various ...
An update on the management of chronic inflammatory …
This review highlights current treatment strategies for CIDP, how best to utilize proven therapies such as intravenous immunoglobulin, oral prednisone, pulse dexamethasone, and plasma exchange, and when and how to use alternative immunosuppressive agents when first-line therapies are ineffective or poorly tolerated.
CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy) - Cleveland Clinic
2023年12月4日 · There are three go-to (first-line) treatments for CIDP, including: Corticosteroids: Prescription corticosteroids like prednisone can help improve inflammation. Many people see improvement in their symptoms with corticosteroids alone. However, corticosteroids can cause serious side effects, which limits how long you can take the medication.
(PDF) Steroids for chronic inflammatory demyelinating ...
2015年10月5日 · Recent data from randomized trials suggest pulsed corticosteroids to have a higher potential in achieving therapy-free remission or longer remission-free periods compared with IVIg, as well as...
Corticosteroids for chronic inflammatory demyelinating ...
We reviewed the evidence about the benefits and harms of using corticosteroids for the treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). Background. CIDP is an uncommon paralysing disease that occurs when nerves outside the …
Steroids - CIDP
In patients who do not respond completely to steroids or who have severe side effects to steroids there are a number of steroid sparing drugs. These include mycophenylate, azathioprine, cyclosporine, or cyclophosphamide. In addition patients often have a very dramatic improvement to therapy with IVIg.
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) can be treated with corticosteroids or intravenous immunoglobulins. Various corticosteroid regimens are currently used in CIDP, but it is unknown whether they are equally eficacious. In this retrospective study, we compared eficacy and safety of three corticosteroid regimens in CIDP patients.
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Life After CIDP
immunosuppressants to detect side effects early (diabetes, bone marrow suppression, renal dysfunction) Those on steroids need to be on medications to protect against gastritis or ulcer, take calcium and Vit D supplements to minimize osteoporosis, and have bone density measurements as well as regular eye check up for cataracts, glaucoma