Diagnosis and treatments

Drug treatment of inflammatory arthritis

In autoimmune inflammatory arthritis, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) control inflammation and reduce the risk of joint damage.

Strategy

A target —remission or low activity— is set and treatment is adjusted at regular reviews until it is reached.

Monitoring

Blood tests, disease activity assessment and review of comorbidities, vaccinations and cardiovascular risk.

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