ISSN:
1434-9949
Keywords:
Chloroquine
;
Rheumatoid Arthritis
;
Drugs
;
Inflammation
;
Radiology
;
Ridit Analysis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The effect of long-term (18–70 months) chloroquine treatment 250 mg daily, in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was studied in 20 patients. Sedimentation rates were significantly reduced, as compared to a reference group of 10 RA patients on no treatment of disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs. Radiographical progression of the disease was low in the majority of chloroquine-treated patients but not significantly different from the finding in the patients of the reference group. Rapid radiographical progression during 2–3 years was, however, observed in 5 patients despite chloroquine treatment.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02041561
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