Table 8

Monitoring in all steroid-sparing agents

WhenWhat
PretreatmentFBC, U&E, eGFR, LFT, albumin, beta-HCG
MonitoringEvery 2 weeks until dose stable for at least 6 weeks: FBC, U&E, eGFR, LFT, albumin
Monthly for first 3 months on stable dose: FBC, U&E, LFT, albumin
Then every 3 months: FBC, U&E, LFT, albumin
Following dose changeEvery 2 weeks until dose stable for at least 6 weeks: FBC, U&E, eGFR, LFT, albumin
  • beta-HCG, beta human chorionic gonadotrophin; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; FBC, full blood count; LFT, liver function tests; U&E, urea and electrolytes.