Table 2

Adverse events according to glucocorticoid induction regimen

Total1A1B
Total number (%) of participants with an SAE27 (14.3)10 (18.5)17 (12.7)
Total number (%) of participants with a serious infection7 (3.7)07 (5.2)
Total number (%) of participants with a non-serious infection59 (31.4)12 (22.2)47 (35.1)
Number (%) of participants with IgG <5 g/L51 (27.1)27 (50.0)24 (25.4)
  • 1A: higher dose glucocorticoid induction regimen, starting at 1 mg/kg/day (maximum starting dose 60 mg/day); 1B: lower dose glucocorticoid induction regimen, starting at 0.5 mg/kg/day (maximum starting dose 30 mg/day).

  • SAE, serious adverse event.