Drug treatment of non-infectious uveitis
- VernacularTitle:重视葡萄膜炎药物治疗研究,提高葡萄膜炎药物治疗效果
- Author:
Yuezhong ZHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Uveits/drug therapy;
Immunosuppressive agents/therapeutic use;
Biological products/therapeutic use;
Editorial
- From:
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases
2010;26(5):404-408
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The corticosteroids are the first-line therapeutical agents for non-infectious uveitis patients, but systemic corticosteroids are ineffective for some chronic or recurrent patients, and have many long term usage-related side effects; these patients may need treatment of immunosuppressive agents and/or biologic agents. However, the mechanism, indication, efficacy and side-effects of each type of the immunosuppressive agents or biologic agents are not identical. In clinical practice, we should use different and sensitive immunosuppressive agents or biologic agents for different types of uveitis, and watch their efficacy and toxic effects closely. In order to improve the effectiveness of the treatment, the classification,efficacy and existing concerns of commonly used uveitis drugs need to be further clarified.
