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[Glucocorticoids].

T Hayashi1

  • 1Third Dept. of Internal Medicine, Tokyo Medical College Hospital.

Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|March 1, 1992
PubMed
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Corticosteroids are often used with antirheumatic drugs for rheumatoid arthritis but can cause adverse reactions. Careful drug selection and dosage adjustments are crucial for effective rheumatoid arthritis treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Pharmacology

Context:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment often involves cotherapy with glucocorticoids and antirheumatic agents.
  • Glucocorticoids possess anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties beneficial for RA management.

Purpose:

  • To reassess the role and optimal use of glucocorticoids in rheumatoid arthritis therapy.
  • To highlight the importance of careful drug selection and dosage in managing RA with steroid preparations.

Summary:

  • Glucocorticoids, while effective in RA, have a broad pharmacological spectrum leading to potential adverse reactions.
  • Antirheumatic therapy necessitates strict adherence to indications and judicious choice of drug type and dosage.
  • Dose reduction or withdrawal of steroids should be considered based on patient response.

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Impact:

  • Informs clinical practice regarding the balanced use of steroids in rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Emphasizes the need for individualized treatment strategies to mitigate steroid-related adverse effects.
  • Supports the integration of steroid therapy when primary treatments like antirheumatic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are insufficient.