Complementary and alternative drug therapy in arthritis.

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dc.contributor.authorChandrashekara, Sen_US
dc.contributor.authorAnilkumar, Ten_US
dc.contributor.authorJamuna, Sen_US
dc.date.accessioned2002-02-01en_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-30T18:00:54Z
dc.date.available2002-02-01en_US
dc.date.available2009-05-30T18:00:54Z
dc.date.issued2002-02-01en_US
dc.description.abstractUtilization of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is universal phenomenon. They are used commonly in chronic diseases like arthritis. To understand the pattern of utilization we undertook this study focussing mainly on the systems, where drug is administered orally. MATERIAL AND METHODS: One hundred and fourteen patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), satisfying American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria were interviewed for the modalities of therapy and drugs used. We analysed prescriptions of both conventional and CAM practitioners. Direct questionnaires regarding CAM were avoided. RESULTS: Fourty three percent (46/114) had used CAM drugs and 50% of them had used more than two modalities. Ayurveda followed by homeopathy were the two common CAM utilized by the patients. Majority believed conventional medicine has no cure for RA and adverse reactions were rare in CAM. These factors predominantly influenced their decision to use CAM. Family income, urban and rural living did not influence usage of CAM. The use of CAM increased as the duration of disease increased. CONCLUSION: Majority of the patients utilize CAM drugs, for treatment of arthritis. Their knowledge is essential to avoid drug interactions, recognise their reactions and also appreciate their risks and benefits. A scientific scrutiny to these practices and absolving them if beneficial is needed.en_US
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Clinical Immunology, MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore.en_US
dc.identifier.citationChandrashekara S, Anilkumar T, Jamuna S. Complementary and alternative drug therapy in arthritis. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 2002 Feb; 50(): 225-7en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/85436
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.japi.orgen_US
dc.subject.meshAdulten_US
dc.subject.meshArthritis, Rheumatoid --drug therapyen_US
dc.subject.meshComplementary Therapiesen_US
dc.subject.meshFemaleen_US
dc.subject.meshHomeopathyen_US
dc.subject.meshHumansen_US
dc.subject.meshIncomeen_US
dc.subject.meshIndiaen_US
dc.subject.meshInterviews as Topicen_US
dc.subject.meshMaleen_US
dc.subject.meshMedicine, Ayurvedicen_US
dc.subject.meshMedicine, Chinese Traditionalen_US
dc.subject.meshMedicine, East Asian Traditionalen_US
dc.subject.meshMiddle Ageden_US
dc.subject.meshRural Populationen_US
dc.subject.meshTime Factorsen_US
dc.subject.meshUrban Populationen_US
dc.titleComplementary and alternative drug therapy in arthritis.en_US
dc.typeComparative Studyen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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