title: [Synthetic antimalarials in the therapy of rheumatoid arthritis: adverse effects and advantages].
abstract: The drugs used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis are divided into two classes: a "first aid" and a "back up" group. The synthetic antimalarial drugs examined belong to the second group. Table 1 assesses the pros and cons of such treatment and clearly indicates the prevalence of its advantages.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lanciani
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002738:Chloroquine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D006801:Humans; D006886:Hydroxychloroquine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011796:Quinacrine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D006886:Hydroxychloroquine; D002738:Chloroquine; D011796:Quinacrine
vernacular_title: Gli antimalarici di sintesi nella terapia della artrite reumatoide: danni e vantaggi.