29.12.2013 Views

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

Medical Treatment<br />

Symptomatic:<br />

NSAID’s, paracetamol, opioids, low dose steroids,<br />

atypical analgesics<br />

Intra-articular steroids<br />

Disease modifiers: Slow acting and side effects!<br />

Methotrexate, Chloroquine, Sulphasalazine, D-<br />

penicillamine, gold salts, leflunomide, high<br />

doses steroids, immunosuppressants,<br />

biologicals (anti TNF alpha and IL-1 agents)

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!