Combination therapy for sarcoidosis.
Combination therapy has proved useful in infectious, rheumatologic, and oncologic diseases. The role of combination therapy in sarcoidosis is less defined. A stepwise approach to therapy in sarcoidosis treatment includes multiple agents, such as topical and systemic corticosteroids. The introduction of cytotoxic agents has led to the combination of these drugs with lowered doses of corticosteroids. Recently, the combination of cytotoxic and immune modifiers has been used for some cases of refractory sarcoidosis. The rationale use of combination therapy may enhance efficacy with reduced toxicity.
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Department of Medicine, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Room 6004, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0564, USA. bob.baughman@uc.edu
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007155:Immunologic Factors / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D007155:Immunologic Factors