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[Ankylosing spondylitis. Pathogenesis and therapy]

D P Mertz

    Fortschritte Der Medizin
    |March 19, 1981
    PubMed
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    Proquazone (Biarison) shows significant improvement in ankylosing spondylitis patients. This supportive therapy enhanced mobility and reduced pain and stiffness within two weeks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • Pharmacology

    Context:

    • Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory condition.
    • Management often involves physical therapy and medication.
    • Long-term disease impacts mobility and quality of life.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of proquazone as adjunctive therapy for ankylosing spondylitis.
    • To assess proquazone's impact on functional and activity indices.
    • To monitor various clinical parameters and patient-reported outcomes.

    Summary:

    • A 4-week open study assessed proquazone (300 mg thrice daily) in 10 male ankylosing spondylitis patients.
    • Significant improvements were observed in functional and activity indices (p<0.01).
    • Key parameters like morning stiffness, pain, and fatigue also showed significant improvement (p<0.05).

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    Impact:

    • Proquazone demonstrated significant symptomatic benefits in ankylosing spondylitis patients.
    • The drug was well-tolerated with no reported side effects.
    • Proquazone is a viable option for symptomatic adjunctive treatment in ankylosing spondylitis.