Tolmetin Sodium, a New Anti‐Arthritis Drug: Double‐Blind and Long‐Term Studies
@article{Cordrey1976TolmetinSA, title={Tolmetin Sodium, a New Anti‐Arthritis Drug: Double‐Blind and Long‐Term Studies}, author={L. Cordrey}, journal={Journal of the American Geriatrics Society}, year={1976}, volume={24} }
ABSTRACT: The effectiveness of tolmetin sodium in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis was evaluated by: 1) a 12‐week, double‐blind study with a dosage range of 800–1600 mg daily; and 2) an open 2‐year study with a dosage range of 400–2400 mg daily. The double‐blind study involved 14 patients (7 tolmetin sodium, 7 placebo), and the long‐term study involved 24 patients. At frequent intervals, evaluations were made of joint pain, swelling, stiffness and inflammation; grip strength; walking time… Expand
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