Definition:
DMARD is the acronym for disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug. This class of drugs is used primarily to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The drugs are used to slow down the disease process.
Learn more in Facts About DMARDs (Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs).
Pronunciation: Dee-mards
Also Known As: disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, remittive drugs, SAARD, slow-acting anti-rheumatic drugs
Examples:
Plaquenil is classified as a DMARD.
