Discussion
- used to retard the progression of rheumatoid arthritis;
- may substitute for methotrexate or sulfasalazine;
- liver enzymes should be monitored during treatment;
- loading dose: 100 mg PO qd for 3 days followed by maintenance dose of 20 mg PO qd;
- this medication can be given to patients recieving non steroidals and/or steroids