DMARD´s

Simply put -- Methotrexate is usually the treatment of choice for patients with rheumatoid arthritis who do not respond to NSAIDs. I think this is enough for me as far this exam is concerned (don't waste ur time in learing hundreds of indications)

frank100
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08/26/06 - 06:19 PM

but NSAIDS and aspirin work, depends on presentation and severity of the disease.

mild disease: nsaids, aspirin, COX-2 inhibitors. (they can still be an aswer on the test)
moderate to severe: MTX is a good option as GDS2008 just said, but because of the wider range of side effects, you should avoid them as much as you can.

maybe must be carful with COX-2 INHIBITORS because have been related to heart disease lately.

frank100
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08/26/06 - 06:20 PM

and yes, the mayority end up using METHOTREXATE.

juanma0
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08/26/06 - 09:08 PM

thanx

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