Indomethacin in the Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases.

Harpagophytum procumbens (Devil's Claw): A Possible Natural Anti-Inflammatory Agent (An Experimental Study)

Extract of Harpagophytum procumbens (devil's claw) has become the focus of research as a potential therapeutic agent in the treatment of rheumatic arthritis and pain due to its favorable side effects profile compared to synthetic alternatives. This superior safety of treatment is very valuable, especially in view of that in mandatory long duration of therapy in chronic diseases. None of NS...

Evening indomethacin in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Indomethacin and naproxen suppositories in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

A double-blind cross-over study of 35 out-patients with rheumatoid arthritis showed that Naproxen and Indomethacin suppositories were both effective forms of treatment in rheumatoid arthritis, both being significantly superior to placebo in terms of relief of morning stiffness.

Frequency and Effective Factors on Discontinuation of Treatment in Patients with Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases

Background and purpose: Treatment of rheumatic diseases depends on proper use of medications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency and reasons for discontinuation of drugs in these patients. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was performed in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases in Sari, Iran 2020-2021 to investigate the frequency and reasons for discontinua...

Indomethacin in Rheumatic Diseases. a Controlled Clinical Trial.

Indomethacin (l-(p-chlorbenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2methylindole-3-acetic acid) (Fig. 1) is a compound which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antipyretic action in experimental animals (Hodgkinson, 1963). Enthusiastic but largely uncontrolled studies of its action in rheumatoid arthritis and other disorders have been reported (see Proceedings of the American Rheumatism Association, 1963) an...