The broadening use of leflunomide in clinical practice

被引：2
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作者：
Kiely, PDW [1 ]
机构：
[1] St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust, Dept Rheumatol, London SW17 0QT, England
来源：
HOSPITAL MEDICINE | 2004年 / 65卷 / 12期
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D O I：
10.12968/hosp.2004.65.12.735
中图分类号：
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号：
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要：
Autoimmune diseases make up a large proportion of chronic disease care. Inducing remission by immunosuppression remains the cornerstone of long-term management. This article reviews the place of leflunomide in clinical practice and outlines its potential applications beyond its licenced indication, rheumatoid arthritis.
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页码：735 / 739
页数：5
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