Review of various treatment strategy for rheumatoid arthritis
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics (IJRPP) - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder affecting joints leading to limited range of motion affecting daily activities. Various drug therapies were used to preserve range of motion; joint function and to prevent systemic complications. But due to serious adverse effects of the drugs and limited improvement a 'Novel drug free implant' is introduced to improve quality of life and reduce adverse effects of the drugs. This drug free implant works through electric stimulation of peripheral nerve as a treatment for immune disease. This article is a review on assessing various drugs used to treat Rheumatoid arthritis comparing it's efficacy and advantages of 'Drug free implant' over other drug therapy. It is assessment of various anti-rheumatic drugs related adverse effects and safety profile.
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Fatma Ali
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