Author/Editor		Prelog, I; Krajnc, I; Lukanovič, K
Title		Treatment of psoriatic arthritis with cyclosporin A
Type		članek
Source		Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannon Adriat
Vol. and No.		Letnik 9, št. 3
Publication year		2000
Volume		str. 110-2
Language		eng
Abstract		The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy and toxicity of cyclosporin A (CsA) in treatment of patients affected with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Methods: This study includes 11 patients with PsA. Clinical and functional parameters are assessed: Ritchie Index, duration of the morning stiffness of joints in minutes, and pain. Laboratory values in serum were checked: SR, CRP, urea, creatinin, cholesterol, trigliceride, electrolyte, and liver enzymes. Measurements of blood pressure were taken monthly. Results: With a therapeutic dose of CsA 3 mg/kg/daily we noticed an improvement of clinical parameters, but not of laboratory values. Conclusion: The investigation showed that CsA in the dosis of 3 mg/kg/daily was efficient and safe in the treatment of PsA.
Descriptors		ARTHRITIS, PSORIATIC CYCLOSPORINE TREATMENT OUTCOME