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DMARDs

DMARDs (Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs) are a class of medications used to treat inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune diseases. Unlike pain relievers, they slow disease progression, reduce joint damage, and improve long-term outcomes.

DMARDs

DMARDs

These are a special type that of medications are used to treat inflammatory arthritis. Like Rheumatoid Arthritis, which are caused by abnormal function of the i...

Methotrexate

Methotrexate

Methotrexate is a DMARD. It controls your immune system and prevents uncontrolled inflammation and joint damage. It can take up to 12 weeks before it shows any ...

Hydroxychloroquine

Hydroxychloroquine

Hydroxychloroquine is a DMARD that act by controlling the immune system and prevents uncontrolled inflammation and joint damage. It usually takes up to 12 weeks...

Sulfasalazine

Sulfasalazine

Sulfasalazine is a DMARD that controls your immune system and prevents uncontrolled inflammation and joint damage. It usually takes up to 8-12 weeks to show any...

Leflunomide

Leflunomide

Leflunomide is a DMARD that acts by controlling your immune system and prevents uncontrolled inflammation and joint damage. It usually takes up to 4-6 weeks unt...

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