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Efficacy and toxicity of retreatment with gold salts: a retrospective review of 25 cases.
- Source :
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The Journal of rheumatology [J Rheumatol] 1980 Jul-Aug; Vol. 7 (4), pp. 474-8. - Publication Year :
- 1980
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Abstract
- We reviewed the records of 24 patients with rheumatoid arthritis who underwent 25 retreatments with gold salt injections given at a frequency greater than the usual monthly maintenance. Subject to the limitations of retrospective review, it was judged that every patient had improved on retreatment (5 fair, 19 good, 1 excellent), and there was only 1 instance of toxicity necessitating cessation of chrysotherapy. Repeat courses of gold salt injections of increased frequency appears to be a safe and effective therapeutic option for patients with rheumatoid arthritis who relapse after initial successful treatment.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0315-162X
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Journal of rheumatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 6775078