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DMARDs are used to treat inflammatory forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

The most commonly used DMARD is methotrexate. It is important to note that the doses...

The biggest breakthrough in rheumatology. They treat the disease rather than numb the symptoms.

Methotrexate is prescribed for a number of patients with rheumatic diseases. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, even..

One of the problems with methotrexate is there are so many misconceptions about it

Methotrexate attracts a lot of bad press due to the fact it is used in very high dosages for cancer treatment.

Methotrexate (brand name Methoblastin or injectable methotrexate (Hospira, Methacord, Methotrexate Accord & Trexject) is a well-established,

Once treatment is started, it is important for patients to maintain close contact with their general practitioner and their rheumatologist

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term condition where the body’s immune system...

Read information about how to safely inject methotrexate, the steps to follow and the equipment you need.

Low dose once weekly methotrexate is the gold standard treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and other immune related diseases.

This webinar by NPS MedicineWise (co-designed with the Australian Rheumatology Association and Arthritis Australia) reinforces the role ...

Leflunomide (brand names Arabloc, Arava) is a medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.

Hydroxychloroquine is a medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus.

Sulfasalazine (brand names Pyralin EN, Salazopyrin EN) is a medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases.