Disease-modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)
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Therapy with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) should be started as soon as the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is made. [1]The early use of DMARDs has been recommended in recent years to reduce disease progression and long-term disability. [2]The need for early use of DMARDs is incorporated in new National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance. [3]Early use requires early referral in part because DMARD initiation is the province of specialists in secondary care. The optimum use of these drugs requires specialist experience and is complicated not only because of their potential toxicity, but also by the range and combination of drugs used. There are a number of new DMARDs.
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Disease-modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)
Therapy with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) should be started as soon as the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is made. [1]The early use of DMARDs has been recommended in recent years to reduce disease progression and long-term disability. [2]The need for early use of DMARDs is incorporated in new National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance. [3]Early u...
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