Efficiency and safety of long-term artrofoon treatment in rheumatoid arthritis

In patients with rheumatoid arthritis, prolongation of artrofoon therapy to 2 years led to maintenance of the positive clinical effect attained after 6-month treatment. Moreover, significant improvement was observed by some parameters (integral pain intensity, swelling index, Ritchie articular index, morning stiffness, and articular score). No side effects related to artrofoon treatment were observed throughout the treatment period in the main group. The results indicate high efficiency and good tolerability of the preparation and attest to advisability of its long-term use.