Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS)

Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS)

A class of medications that may actually work to modify the course of rheumatoid arthritis, slowing or even stopping its progression. Methotrexate and leflunomide (Arava) are examples of DMARDs.

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