Effects of Cyclophosphamide and Chelate Preparation on Rheumatoid Arthritis

Abstract

It is noted that the therapy with the immunosuppressive drug is effective for rheumatoid arthritis. However, there are no definite indications of immunosuppressive drug and it's use. Cyclophosphamide and chelate preparations were used for 16 patients with classical rheumatoid arthritis which have had no effect by the treatment of the other anti-rheumatic drugs and chrysotherapy. Out of 10 patients which cyclophosphamide was given for six months or more, 4 patients were effective and 6 patients were no change or exercerbate. Out of 6 patients which chelat epreparation was given, 2 patients were effective and 4 patients were no change or exercerbate.