A retrospective pilot study examining the use of Acthar gel in sarcoidosis patients
Acthar was reported as effective for the treatment of pulmonary sarcoidosis in the 1950s. Use of drug waned due to cost and toxicity compared to prednisone. Recent interest has reemerged as an alternative to high dose oral glucocorticoids.
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Robert P. Baughman, Joseph B. Barney, Lanier O’Hare, Elyse E. Lower Source Type: research