Steroid-sparing effect of tacrolimus in a patient with juvenile dermatomyositis presenting poor bioavailability of cyclosporine A

Eur J Pediatr. 2004 Sep;163(9):561-2. doi: 10.1007/s00431-004-1497-7. Epub 2004 Jul 8.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Biological Availability
  • Cyclosporine / pharmacokinetics*
  • Dermatomyositis / drug therapy*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
  • Glucocorticoids / pharmacology*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / pharmacology*
  • Prednisolone / administration & dosage
  • Prednisolone / pharmacology*
  • Tacrolimus / administration & dosage
  • Tacrolimus / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Cyclosporine
  • Prednisolone
  • Tacrolimus