| Abstract: | AIM: To try arthrotek, a combined drug, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). MATERIALS AND METHODS: 10 RA women aged 30 to 60 years with endoscopically verified minimal affection of gastroduodenal mucosa (not more than 25 hemorrhages and/or 5 erosions) received arthrotek (1 tablet 3 times a day for 3 months). The efficacy was judged by changes in the joints and gastroduodenal lesions. RESULTS: The 3-month treatment produced positive changes in the main auricular and gastroduodenal symptoms. Side effects (head ache, diarrhea, sleepiness) disappeared after reducing the day dose to 2 tablets. CONCLUSION: Arthrotek proved highly effective against RA. It is also a good gastroprotector promoting healing of gastroduodenal erosions. |
