title: High-dose dexamethasone as initial treatment for immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
authors.forename: Bertrand
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Godeau
authors.forename: Philippe
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bierling
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016553:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012074:Remission Induction
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous; D003907:Dexamethasone; D008775:Methylprednisolone