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Evaluation of renal function in patients with psoriasis using immunobiologicals* * Study conducted at the Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará (UFC) - Fortaleza (CE), Brazil.

Avaliação da função renal de pacientes com psoríase em uso de imunobiológicos

The aim of this study was to evaluate renal function in patients with psoriasis using immunobiologicals. A prospective study was conducted with 15 patients with confirmed diagnosis of psoriasis who were starting to use immunobiologicals. The mean age was 41±11 years, with 60% females. The mean time of disease was 11±6.6 years. Significant changes in creatinine and creatinine clearance were not observed in the course of the study. There was an increase in transaminases and a decrease in magnesium levels.

Drug toxicity; Immunosuppressive agents; Psoriasis; Renal insufficiency; Transaminases


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