Therapeutic Strategies for Neuromyelitis Optica

Treatments for acute attacks of neuromyelitis optica (NMO) include steroid pulse therapy, plasma exchange, and intravenous immunoglobulin. Oral immunosuppressants, such as prednisolone and azathioprine, have also been used to prevent relapse. Recently, biologic agents such as eculizumab, satralizumab, inebilizumab, and rituximab have been approved for use in Japan. Although side effects caused by steroid therapy have been issues for patients in the past, active use of the newly approved biologics is expected to help patients avoid the adverse effects of steroids and improve their qualities of life.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:75

Enthalten in:

Brain and nerve = Shinkei kenkyu no shinpo - 75(2023), 5 vom: 17. Mai, Seite 493-497

Sprache:

Japanisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Nakashima, Ichiro [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

4F4X42SYQ6
Aquaporin 4
Azathioprine
English Abstract
Immunosuppressive Agents
Journal Article
MRK240IY2L
Rituximab

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 18.05.2023

Date Revised 18.05.2023

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.11477/mf.1416202364

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM356971066