[Drug agents for the treatment of systemic connective tissue diseases]

Vutr Boles. 1988;27(5):61-5.
[Article in Bulgarian]

Abstract

Besides the steroids and the cytostatics used in the treatment of systemic connective tissue diseases, there are other drugs which could be also used in the treatment of these diseases. Of the so-called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and slow-acting antirheumatic drugs importance of the quinoline antimalarial drugs is pointed out. The action of the pyrazolone and indole derivatives is weaker. The action of some enzymic drugs in sclerodermia is pointed out as a novelty. The use of direct and indirect anticoagulants and of calcium antagonists is relatively limited but very important in the treatment of systemic vasculitis and lupus nephropathies.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / adverse effects
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / adverse effects
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Steroids

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Steroids