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Drugs For Arthritis: Azathioprine

19 September 2014 | Patient Information Sheet | myadmin

Why am I being prescribed azathioprine? Azaathioprine is used in the treatment of several different types of rheumatic disease, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), inflammatory muscle disease and vasculitis. Azathioprine has effects on

Drugs For Arthritis: Cyclophosphamide

19 September 2014 | Patient Information Sheet | myadmin

Why am I being prescribed cyclophosphamide? Cyclophosphamide is used for several different types of rheumatic disease, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vasculitis and sometimes for rheumatoid arthritis. It is a very powerful drug and may

Drugs For Arthritis: Cyclosporin

19 September 2014 | Patient Information Sheet | myadmin

Why am I being prescribed cyclosporin? Cyclosporin is used for rheumatoid arthritis to reduce pain, swelling and stiffness. It is also used for a number of other conditions such as psoriatic arthropathy, systemic lupus erythematosus,

Drugs For Arthritis: Hydroxychloroquine

19 September 2014 | Patient Information Sheet | myadmin

Why am I prescribed hydroxychloroquine? Hydroxychloroquine is an anti-malarial drug which is used in the treatment of inflammatory arthritis and connective tissue diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In rheumatoid arthritis, it reduces inflammation

Drugs For Arthritis: Leflunomide

19 September 2014 | Patient Information Sheet | myadmin

Why am I being prescribed leflunomide? Leflunomide (trade name ‘Arava’) is used to treat inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis. It is a ‘disease-modifying’ drug which, by its action on the immune system, can reduce

Drugs For Arthritis: Methotrexate

19 September 2014 | Patient Information Sheet | myadmin

Why am I prescribed methotrexate? Methotrexate is used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthropathy, vasculitis and inflammatory muscle disease. Methotrexate is a powerful drug and it is important

Drugs For Arthritis: Sulfasalazine / Salazopyrin EN

19 September 2014 | Patient Information Sheet | myadmin

Why am I prescribed sulfasalazine? Sulfasalazine can reduce the symptoms and slow the progress of rheumatoid arthritis and other types of arthritis, such as arthritis associated with psoriasis. The aim is to reduce the inflammation

Drugs For Arthritis – Steroids

19 September 2014 | Patient Information Sheet | myadmin

Why am I prescribed steroid tablets? Steroids is used in the treatment of inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vasculitis and inflammatory muscle disease. In rheumatoid arthritis, steroids

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The Malaysian Society of Rheumatology was registered with the Registrar of Societies on 7th August 1989, following which the Protem Committee was dissolved and a new official executive committee was elected. MSR soon gained recognition and was warmly welcomed by regional Rheumatology bodies, namely, the Rheumatology Association of ASEAN (RAA) and the Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR). MSR began to actively participate in the activities of these organisations.

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  • About
    • History
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    • President’s Message
      • Past Presidents’ Message
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    • News & Announcements
  • Events
    • MSR Events
      • Past MSR Events
    • National Events
    • International Events
  • Rheumatology Services
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    • Hospitals with Visiting Rheumatologist
  • MyMSR
    • Member Account
      • Login
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    • CME
      • Lectures and Case Presentations
    • Meeting Reports
    • Training
      • Scholarship
    • Journal Articles
    • Subscribed Journals
    • List of Members
    • Papers and Reports
    • Forms
    • NIAR-MARBLE
    • MSR – TUI
      • MSR-TUI Meeting Minutes
  • Public
    • Patient Information
      • What is a Rheumatologist?
      • What is Arthritis & Rheumatism?
      • Children With Arthritis
      • More Articles
    • Myths & Facts
    • Treatment
    • FAQ
    • Patient Information Sheet
  • Resources
    • Clinical Practice Guidelines
    • Useful Medical Links
    • Patient Support Groups
  • Contact
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