Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8647272 Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders 2018 17 Pages PDF
Abstract
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO), also known as Devic's disease, is a classical autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system (CNS). The relapsing-remitting disease course contributes to application of a variety of immunosuppressants to prevent further relapses after high-dose methylprednisolone pulse therapy for acute attacks. Azathioprine is one of the most widely used immunosuppressive drugs during the remission stage of NMO due to its good efficacy and favorable side-effect profile. Even if, enough attention should be paid to some rare but devastating adverse events, such as pellagra. Herein, we reported that a well-nourished patient experienced serious pellagra while receiving oral azathioprine for treating her NMO. Moreover, literature on azathioprine-induced pellagra was reviewed to raise concerns regarding patient safety.
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