Current aspects of glucocorticoid therapy of rheumatic diseases. Pulse-therapy

Abstract

Mechanisms of action, clinical efficacy and safety of superhigh doses of methylprednisolone (pulse-therapy) in patients with SLE, RA, systemic vasculitis, Sjogren's disease are outlined.

Keywords

• glucocorticoids
• methylprednisolone
• pulse therapy
• treatment of rheumatic diseases