Patterns of Prednisone Use in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Initiating Treatment with Tocilizumab in Routine US Clinical Practice

Patterns of Prednisone Use in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Initiating Treatment with Tocilizumab in Routine US Clinical Practice

Plain Language Summary Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can lead to joint damage and disability. The steroid prednisone is a fast-acting and effective treatment for RA and is often prescribed alongside disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). The health risks ass...

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Main Authors: Dimitrios A. Pappas, Carol J. Etzel, Steve Zlotnick, Jennie Best, Taylor Blachley, Joel M. Kremer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2019-06-01
Series:Rheumatology and Therapy
Subjects:
Prednisone
Registry
Rheumatoid arthritis
Tocilizumab
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40744-019-0162-6

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