Drugs prescribed to 144 patients with RA after initial presentation.
| DMARD/Biologics | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Methotrexate | 66 (45.8) |
| Cyclosporine A | 27 (18.8) |
| D-penicillamine | 13 (9) |
| Hydroxychloroquine | 11 (7.6) |
| Leflunomide | 3 (2.1) |
| Gold intramuscular | 3 (2.1) |
| DMARD combination therapy | 19 (13.2) |
| Steroids | 105 (72.9) |
DMARD: disease-modifying antirheumatic drug.