Methotrexate (MTX) and diacerein (DIA) are two of the most potent disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). DIA has reflected some GIT and hepatobiliary manifestations in numerous cases. It undergoes biotransformation in the liver into the active metabolite rhein (RH) which is characterized by its excellent anti-inflammatory activity and lower side effects.
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February 2007
This study was designed to be a house to house survey to fulfill an interview questionnaire and measure blood pressure for 1927 rural inhabitant at "Bany Magdoul" village located at Imbaba district of Giza governorate. The response rate was 96.4%.
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