The application of an extract of human placenta in the treatment of rheumatic affections.
Iontophoretic application of Placenta-Lucchini in combination with catalase and mucopolysaccharidase for the treatment of acute rheumatic inflammation results in significant clinical improvement. Such improvement is not seen if Placenta is used alone. Intra-articular application of Placenta in the arthritis joints of patients with rheumatoid arthritis results in a significant improvement as compared with placebo. Its efficacy is, however, inferior to that of Triamcinolone. Intra-articular application of Placenta prolongs local arthritic remissions induced by steroids.
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D007478:Iontophoresis; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology; D010924:Placental Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013716:Tennis Elbow / Q000188:drug therapy
D010924:Placental Extracts