[Successful treatment with combination of methylprednisolone, antilymphocyte globulin and cyclosporine in two cases of aplastic anemia]

Rinsho Ketsueki. 1992 Nov;33(11):1697-702.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Two children with severe and moderate aplastic anemia received combination treatment with methylprednisolone, antilymphocyte globulin and cyclosporine. One child (severe type) was given 2 courses of high dose methylprednisolone during the last 4 weeks without improvement prior to this combination therapy. The other child (moderate type) was not previously treated. Both patients showed complete response within 3 months following this therapy. Serious side effects were not observed. Combination therapy of these three drugs may be beneficial for patients with aplastic anemia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anemia, Aplastic / therapy*
  • Antilymphocyte Serum / administration & dosage*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cyclosporine / administration & dosage*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy
  • Male
  • Methylprednisolone / administration & dosage*
  • Remission Induction

Substances

  • Antilymphocyte Serum
  • Cyclosporine
  • Methylprednisolone