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DMARDs - Dosage - Side Effects - Drug Interactions - Warnings

DMARD / Immunosuppressant drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs) and immunosuppressants are medications used to treat arthritis and other rheumatic conditions. DMARDs and immunosuppressants are drugs that help reduce inflammation and slow disease progression.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments - 2008 ACR Recommendations
Rheumatoid arthritis treatments include medication options that have expanded over the last decade. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has released its 2008 guidelines for rheumatoid arthritis treatments -- an update of the 2002 guidelines.
10 Things You Should Know About Methotrexate
Methotrexate is a DMARD (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug) used to treat certain types of arthritis and rheumatic conditions. There are important safety facts and warnings you should know about methotrexate.
The Facts of DMARDs
Learn about disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs such as methotrexate and gold.
What Are Cytotoxic Drugs?
Cytotoxic drugs, such as methotrexate, Cytoxan, and Imuran are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and some other rheumatic diseases. There are potentially serious side effects associated with these drugs, but methotrexate appears to have the best safety profile. Learn more about cytotoxic drugs.
DMARDs and The Newest Arthritis Medications
What new medications are coming next? Learn about how they work so you can discuss with your doctor whether you would be a candidate for the drug. But even though the newly marketed drugs and drugs still in development grab our attention, don't forget about older possibilities.
Arthritis Drugs: What Are My Options?
Medications have long been considered "traditional" treatment. Since individual response to a specific medication can vary and because possible side effects are also a factor, finding the most effective medication or combination of medications can be a more difficult process than one would expect.
Combination Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld offers information about what's the latest arthritis treatment, including the benefit of combination therapy.
Methotrexate For Rheumatoid Arthritis
Methotrexate is a commonly prescribed medication for people with severe rheumatoid arthritis who have not responded to other treatments.
What Can People Do Who Suffer Hair Loss From Drugs?
Hair loss is an unwanted side effect of some arthritis drugs, such as methotrexate and Arava.
Early, Aggressive Arthritis Treatment For Newly Diagnosed Patients
Early, aggressive treatment for arthritis can prevent joint damage and deformity.
What Are DMARDs?
A brief explanation of the term DMARDS.
Immune Suppressants And Related Drugs Used For Lupus
Although immunosuppressive drugs can have serious side effects, they can be of great value in the treatment of lupus, from Lupus Foundation.
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