Polymyalgia Rheumatica BREAKTHROUGH New Medication Approved!

In this video, Dr. Diana Girnita, a double certified physician in Rheumatology and Internal medicine, discusses the newest medication just approved for patients with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR). She covers the most common treatment for PMR, the process of tapering down medications, and explores the latest approved treatments that may benefit PMR patients. Learn about the recommended dose for Prednisone and potential side effects of steroids. Dr. Girnita also explains the use of steroid-sparing agents like Methotrexate and newer agents like JAK inhibitors and IL-6 inhibitors. Discover the benefits of Sarilumab and Tocilizumab, two IL-6 inhibitor medications, in achieving remission and reducing relapse rates in PMR patients. Explore other potential treatments and their risks and find comprehensive information to make informed decisions about PMR treatment. Tags: Polymyalgia Rheumatica, PMR, PMR treatment options, new PMR medications, Prednisone, steroid tapering, Sarilumab, Tocilizumab, IL-6 inhibitors, Methotrexate, JAK inhibitors, PMR treatment side effects, PMR relapse, Rituximab, TNF alpha inhibitors.
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Chapters
0:00 - 1:23 Intro
1:23 -1:44 What is Polymyalgia Rheumatica or PMR ?
1:45 - 2:13 What is the most common treatment for Polymyalgia Rheumatica PMR ?
2:14 - 3:28 What is the recommended dose for Prednisone ?
3:29 - 4:36 Steroid Side Effects
4:37 - 5:21 Relapsing of Refractory Polymyalgia Rheumatica
5:22 - 6:26 New Treatment Approved for PMR Polymyalgia Rheumatica
6:27 - 8:13 Other Treatment Options for PMR (Tocilizumab, Rituximab, TNF alpha inhibitors)

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