Table 5. Maintenance therapy of ANCA-associated vasculitis.

MAINTENANCE THERAPY

1. Glucocorticoids – prednisolone 40-60mg/day orally, with dose tapering for at least 12 (usually 24) months

2. Azathioprine – 2mg/kg/day bid; should be started when cyclophosphamide is discontinued; after 6 months reduced to 1.5mg/kg/day bid and maintained for 6 months more