Question 361 · LEK · Rheumatoid arthritis
In the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis drugs modifying the course of the disease are used. They do not include:
- A. COX-2 selective NSAIDs.
- B. methotrexate.
- C. leflunomide.
- D. sulfasalazine.
- E. biological drugs, e.g., anti-TNF alpha and anti-IL-6.
Hint
Separate drugs that only relieve pain and inflammation from those that slow joint destruction.
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