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.
Publication types
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Clinical Trial
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Comparative Study
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Letter
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Randomized Controlled Trial
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Cyclophosphamide / therapeutic use*
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Drug Administration Schedule
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Female
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Humans
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Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use*
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Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
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Injections, Intravenous
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / drug therapy
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Lupus Nephritis / drug therapy*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pilot Projects
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
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Immunosuppressive Agents
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Cyclophosphamide