Original Article
Prognostic factors related to recurrence after low-dose tacrolimus treatment in patients with myasthenia gravis
Tao Xiaoyong, Wang Wei, Wang Zhongkui, Jing Feng, Huang Wei, Geng Xiaofei
Published 2018-09-05
Cite as Chin J Postgrad Med, 2018, 41(9): 823-825. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4904.2018.09.014
Abstract
ObjectiveTo identify the 2-year recurrence-related factors in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) after treatment of low-dose tacrolimus.
MethodsThe clinical data of 100 MG patients treated with low-dose tacrolimus from February 2011 to February 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. All patients were followed up at least 2 years, and the risk factors affecting the recurrence of MG patients were analyzed.
ResultsAt the end of follow-up, there were 49 cases who had recurrence, and the recurrence rate was 44.5% (49/110). Logistic regression analysis result showed that reducing dosage or withdrawal, MG crisis and diabetes mellitus were the independent risk factors for recurrence of MG patients (OR= 134.113, 8.850 and 6.652; P < 0.01 or <0.05).
ConclusionsThe rate of recurrence with low-dose tacrolimus treatment in patients with MG during 2 years is higher. Reducing dosage or withdrawal should be avoided, especially in patients with a history of MG crisis. Patients with diabetics mellitus need to control blood glucose stability to avoid recurrence.
Key words:
Myasthenia gravis; Recurrence; Tacrolimus
Contributor Information
Tao Xiaoyong
Department of Neurology, the 309th Hospital of PLA, Beijing 100091, China
Wang Wei
Wang Zhongkui
Jing Feng
Huang Wei
Geng Xiaofei