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Mycophenolate Mofetil in Dermatomyositis: Is It Safe?
Neurol 66:1245-1247, Rowin,J.,et al, 2006
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Article Abstract
The authors report 10 patients with idiopathic dermatomyositis treated with mycophenolate mofetil in combination with corticosteroids. Successful steroid taper without disease relapse was achieved in six patients; however, in three patients, treatment was associated with opportunistic infections, leading to death in one patient. The disproportionately high rate of opportunistic infections in this group is considered.
 
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