title: Steroid-sparing effect of tacrolimus in a patient with juvenile dermatomyositis presenting poor bioavailability of cyclosporine A.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Shimoaizuki, Matsuoka-cho, Yoshida-gun, 910-1193, Fukui, Japan.
authors.forename: Akiko
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Yamada
authors.forename: Yusei
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Ohshima
authors.forename: Nemuko
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Omata
authors.forename: Motoko
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yasutomi
authors.forename: Mitsufumi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mayumi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001682:Biological Availability; D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D016559:Tacrolimus / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D016572:Cyclosporine; D011239:Prednisolone; D016559:Tacrolimus