Pharmacology and Therapeutics of Corticosteroids Sparing Maintenance Immunosuppressive/Adjunct Therapy Drugs.

Glucocorticoids, corticosteroids/steroids sparing (replacement) maintenance immunosuppressive/adjunct drugs delivery has always been a challenging overture. Azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, dapsone, immunoglobulin, and interferon are agents in this category. The pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of the preceding drugs include specific recommendations, generic names, availability, mode of administration, dosage schedule, and the essentials of drug management.