Abstract
Oral cyclosporine has been reported to be useful in inducing remission in patients with active severe ulcerative colitis who fail to respond to intensive steroid therapy. We present our experience of its use in six patients.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Oral
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Adult
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
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Colitis, Ulcerative / drug therapy*
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Cyclosporine / administration & dosage
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Cyclosporine / therapeutic use*
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Female
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Humans
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Hydrocortisone / administration & dosage
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Hydrocortisone / therapeutic use*
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Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage
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Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
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Male
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Middle Aged
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Immunosuppressive Agents
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Cyclosporine
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Hydrocortisone