NEWS – New Oral Pill “Tasocitinib†in sight: May Offer Alternative to Injectibles biologics in Rheumatoid Arthritis
In resistant cases of RA, injectable biologics which include Enbrel, Humira, and Remicade can cost as much as $1,500 a month and carry a risk of infection. The new pill of Tasocitinib is given orally, and if approved, it will become the first new oral drug for rheumatoid arthritis since Arava was okayed in the...
Caution – those who are taking injectible methotrexate
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Drug Methotrexate has been recalled from market as some lots were found to be faulty. Glass Flakes were found in Injectable Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug which spurred the recall. Following are FDA statements and the lot numbers which have been recalled. I would like to thank Cynthia White on precautioning people early on my facebook page....
Lifetime risk of developing Autoimmune Rheumatic diseases determined
Lifetime risk of developing Autoimmune Rheumatic diseases determined