APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which classification of drugs is used to treat rheumatiod arthritis
A
gold salts
B
relaxants
C
calcemics
D
antibiotics
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Gold salts were the first DMARD used for the treatment of RA. The most commonly used compounds are sodium aurothiomalate and aurothioglucose. These salts are administered weekly as intramuscular injections.

Detailed explanation-2: -Myochrysine is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Myochrysine may be used alone or with other medications. Myochrysine belongs to a class of drugs called DMARDs, Gold Compounds.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gold salts, usually sodium aurothiomalate, are used almost exclusively in the treatment of rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gold is one of the oldest and most effective drugs in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Gold unfolds its therapeutic efficacy through various influences on the immune system. Gold alters antigen-processing and reduces cytokine expression of macrophages.

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