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Intravenous immunoglobulin compared with cyclophosphamide for proliferative lupus nephritis

Authors :
Boletis, JN Ioannidis, JPA Boki, KA Moutsopoulos, HM
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Among 14 randomised patients with proliferative lupus nephritis, monthly intravenous immunoglobulin maintained remission over 18 months, similar to standard intravenous cyclophosphamide treatment. Pulsed immunoglobulin may be a useful alternative therapy in lupus nephritis.

Details

Language :
English
Database :
OpenAIRE
Accession number :
edsair.od......2127..660eefdbc91a0346c3c2dbe8b0b53e2a