Abstract | INTRODUCTION: Recommended fixed duration prednisolone regimen was not found effective in the treatment of chronic neuritis. Alternate effective treatment was being sought to reduce the deformity in the field of leprosy. OBJECTIVE: METHODOLOGY: In 2012-2014, an open pilot clinical study was undertaken where three chronic neuritic patients were treated with lower doses prednisolone and methotrexate for 12 months and a follow up period was delivered for 12 months. The study was undertaken in one of the outdoor clinics of the university. RESULTS: Complete and permanent remission of neuritis was achieved with appreciable functional recovery. Few mild self-limiting side-effects from prednisolone were observed and there was no side-effects from methotrexate. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Delwar Hossain |
Journal | Leprosy review
(Lepr Rev)
Vol. 87
Issue 1
Pg. 118-21
(Mar 2016)
ISSN: 0305-7518 [Print] England |
PMID | 27255067
(Publication Type: Letter)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
- Dermatologic Agents
- Prednisolone
- Methotrexate
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Topics |
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Dermatologic Agents
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Leprosy
(complications)
- Methotrexate
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Neuritis
(drug therapy, etiology)
- Pilot Projects
- Prednisolone
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
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