title: Side effects of immunosuppressant therapies used in neurology.
abstract: This article provides an overview of the clinically relevant complications of the main immunosuppressants currently used in the treatment of neurologic disorders with suspected or established immune etiology. The most serious complications are discussed in detail, including pathophysiology and preventative measures. An intimate knowledge of these complications proves helpful in the day to day practice of the neurologist supervising immunotherapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Machkhas
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Harati
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019636:Neurodegenerative Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents