Previous medications by treatment group*
| Previous medication | Infliximab plus methotrexate n=57 | Methotrexate n=58 |
|---|---|---|
| NSAID | ||
| Salicylates | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| Propionic acid derivatives | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Acetic acid derivatives | 33.3% | 32.8% |
| Oxicam derivatives | 28.1% | 19.0% |
| DMARD (sulfasalazine n=22, chloroquine n=2, gold n=1) | 22.8% | 15.5% |
| Corticosteroids | 15.8% | 15.5% |
| Ciclosporin | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| Retinoids | 5.3% | 1.7% |
↵* Previous medications were used by more than 5% of total patients.
DMARD, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs; NSAID, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.