Reduces inflammation, increased volume, stiffness and joint pain. It is usually used in arthritis and osteoarthritis when other anti-inflammatories have not been effective. It is a drug that modifies rheumatic activity, however, it is slow-acting (it can take even months), although it has a more powerful anti-inflammatory effect than NSAIDs. It is administered in a dose of 200 mg.
It is a folic acid antagonist, generally well tolerated although it requires frequent analytical controls to rule out possible side effects such as the elevation of liver enzymes Keto Viante. Its mechanism of action is unknown, but it is believed to have an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive action, which makes the activity of the disease less. Side effects can be reduced by taking folic acid.
No comments:
Post a Comment