Synonym(s)
Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs; Long acting antirheumatic drugs; LWAR
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DMARD is the acronym for Disease Modifyin Antirheumatic Drugs. Basic therapeutics; long-acting antirheumatic drugs (LWAR).
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DMARDs include:
- Immunosuppressants (MTX, azthioprine, ciclosporin A, etc.)
- Alkylants (cyclophosphamide)
- Sulfasalazine (e.g. Azulfidine)
- Hydroxychloroquine (Quensyl)
- Biologics (e.g. anti-TNFalpha blockers)
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