Drug Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis
RA; Arthritis - rheumatoid
Treatment
RA usually requires lifelong treatment, including medications, physical therapy, exercise, education, and possibly surgery. Early, aggressive treatment for RA can delay joint destruction.
MEDICATIONS
Disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs): These drugs are the first drugs usually tried in patients with RA. They are prescribed in addition to rest, strengthening exercises, and anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Methotrexate (Rheumatrex) is the most...
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