Rheumatoid Arthritis
Uganda2023
Management protocols for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Uganda
Uganda Clinical Guidelines 2023 · all from source →
General Adult
Treatment
1.
Acute Flare (Pain/Inflammation)
Rest affected joints. Ibuprofen 400 mg every 8 hours OR Diclofenac 50 mg every 8 hours OR Indomethacin 50 mg every 8 hours. Consider Omeprazole 20 mg for gastroprotection.
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Disease Modifying (Specialist)
Refer to specialist for DMARDs (e.g., Methotrexate, Chloroquine).
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