Naproxen in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Naproxen, a new nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic drug was found to be better than placebo and as effective as indomethacin in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The drug was well tolerated, and appears to be a useful alternative to more established medication such as aspirin.
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007213:Indomethacin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009288:Naproxen / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010352:Patient Dropouts; D010919:Placebos
D010919:Placebos; D009288:Naproxen; D007213:Indomethacin