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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2008; 14(21): 3301-3305
Published online Jun 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.3301
Table 3 Drugs used in standard treatment of autoimmune hepatitis in adults
RegimenSingle-drug therapyCombination therapy
InitialPrednisone 20-60 mg/dPrednisone 15-30 mg/d and azathioprine 50-100 mg/d
MaintenancePrednisone 5-15 mg/d or azathioprine 50-200 mg/dPrednisone 5-10 mg/d and azathioprine 50-150 mg/d