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CONCLUSIONS2. Methotrexate was efficacious as a steroidspar<strong>in</strong>g agent <strong>in</strong> 65% of cases of PMR and GCAwhen used. Azathiopr<strong>in</strong>e was used <strong>in</strong> 4 cases ofPMR and was either <strong>in</strong>effective or causedadverse effects.3. Need to develop more steroid spar<strong>in</strong>g agents:Leflunomide efficacious <strong>in</strong> case series studiesand Interleuk<strong>in</strong>-6 <strong>in</strong>hibitor (Tocilizumab) trialabout to start.