Can a transplant medication help patients with lichen planus?

Nissen, L. (2008) Can a transplant medication help patients with lichen planus?. Australian Pharmacist, 27 10: 814-814.


Author Nissen, L.
Title Can a transplant medication help patients with lichen planus?
Journal name Australian Pharmacist  (ERA 2012 Listed)    (ERA 2010 Rank C)   Check publisher's open access policy
Publication date 2008-10
Year available 2008
Volume number 27
Issue number 10
ISSN 0728-4632
Start page 814
End page 814
Total pages 1
Editor J.Wissmann
Place of publication Curtin, A.C.T.
Publisher Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
Collection year 2008
Language eng
Subject C3
1115 Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Abstract A number of controlled trials and case reports have been published on the use of pimecrolimus in adult patients with chronic refractory oral lichen planus unresponsive to previous therapy. The outcomes of treatment were primarily the reduction in pain and surface area affected. (non-author abstract)
Keyword Lichen Planus, Oral, drug therapy
Tacrolimus, analogs and derivatives
Tacrolimus, therapeutic use
Glucocorticoids therapeutic use
Q-Index Code C3
Additional Notes In the section of the journal with the title: Old drug - new indication

Document type: Journal Article
Collection: School of Pharmacy Publications
 
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