Corticosteroids in autoimmune disease.
Most autoimmune diseases are responsive to corticosteroids administered in dosages sufficient to shut off the inflammatory process. The protocol outlined suppresses the most severe manifestations while minimizing toxic drug effects.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000188:drug therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000188:drug therapy; D008947:Mixed Connective Tissue Disease / Q000188:drug therapy; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000188:drug therapy; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy; D013997:Time Factors; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000188:drug therapy
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D003520:Cyclophosphamide; D011241:Prednisone