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What is a DMARD?

May 3, 2017
What is a DMARD?

A disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD), is a medication that slows down the progress of an inflammatory autoimmune-mediated rheumatic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.  Some examples include methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine, and tocilizumab.

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What is a DMARD?
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A disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD), is a medication that slows down the progress of an inflammatory autoimmune-mediated rheumatic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.  Some DMARDs include methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine, and tocilizumab.
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