Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology · 2003
Treatment of pemphigus with intravenous pulse cyclophosphamide.
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Gokhale N R, Mahajan P M, Sule R R, Belgaumkar V A, Jain S M
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BACKGROUND: The complications associated with the use of systemic corticosteroid therapy have prompted a search for alternative agents. However, these agents are themselves associated with increased risk of myelosuppression or malignancy.
METHODS: The present study included twenty patients with recalcitrant pemphigus or steroid induced side effects who were treated with intravenous cyclophosphamide pulse therapy.
RESULTS: Out of 18 patients who completed the study, 14 showed good to excellent response. Thirteen were able to decrease their daily dose of steroid to 5-10 mg prednisolone while one could stop steroids altogether. Most patients did not experience serious side effects.
DISCUSSION: Thus intravenous pulse cyclophosphamide is a promising form of therapy in pemphigus either recalcitrant or intolerant to steroid therapy. The decreased total cumulative dose of cyclophosphamide with intravenous therapy as compared to oral therapy may reduce the incidence of secondary malignancy.
METHODS: The present study included twenty patients with recalcitrant pemphigus or steroid induced side effects who were treated with intravenous cyclophosphamide pulse therapy.
RESULTS: Out of 18 patients who completed the study, 14 showed good to excellent response. Thirteen were able to decrease their daily dose of steroid to 5-10 mg prednisolone while one could stop steroids altogether. Most patients did not experience serious side effects.
DISCUSSION: Thus intravenous pulse cyclophosphamide is a promising form of therapy in pemphigus either recalcitrant or intolerant to steroid therapy. The decreased total cumulative dose of cyclophosphamide with intravenous therapy as compared to oral therapy may reduce the incidence of secondary malignancy.