[Further experiences with the Imurek treatment in multiple sclerosis]

Psychiatr Neurol Med Psychol (Leipz). 1981 Sep;33(9):527-31.
[Article in German]

Abstract

A report is given on 82 patients suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) who were treated over a period of up to a maximum of eight years - average treatment 4-6 years. The best results were found in patients passing through an acute episode. Among the chronic-progressive cases, 5.1 per cent of the patients showed an improvement. In 24.4 per cent of the cases the clinical picture remained unchanged. 64.1 per cent showed a deterioration. Side-effects were gastric complaints, considerable leucocyte depression, oedemas, loss of hair, strumata, increase in transaminases, recrudescence of mycosis and pyoderma. In one case a state of confusion was observed. - Special criteria for the Imurek treatment are recommended. The necessity of a closed-meshed supervision of the patients is pointed out.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Azathioprine / adverse effects
  • Azathioprine / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Multiple Sclerosis / drug therapy*
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Premedication

Substances

  • Azathioprine
  • Prednisone