Is Methotrexate Necessary To Take With Symponi Aria?

Posted on Thu, 22 Sep 2016

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Question : What if I don't take methotrexate with symponi infusion?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There can be various regimens for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Detailed Answer:
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Methotrexate is an immunosuppressant while Symponi XXXXXXX (golimumab) is a monoclonal antibody. The combination is used to suppressed the autoimmune reaction that underlies rheumatoid arthritis. If you do not take it, this action will not be obtained. However, in such a case there are other disease modifying agents that can be tried. Whether that is a good idea needs to be evaluated by your treating physician.

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