Currey H L
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Drugs used to control inflammation in the rheumatic diseases are extremely diverse. Despite this, the pattern of clinical response and similarities in side-effects allow them to be subdivided into groups. These patterns also provide clues about the mode of action of the drugs. Conversely, studies of the mechanisms of action of drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis are beginning to throw light on the pathological process.
用于控制风湿性疾病炎症的药物种类极为繁多。尽管如此,临床反应模式和副作用的相似性使得它们能够被细分为不同的类别。这些模式也为药物的作用方式提供了线索。相反,用于治疗类风湿关节炎的药物作用机制研究开始为病理过程带来启示。