RESUMO
The use of glucocorticoids in rheumatoid arthritis has been the source of frequent debate in the last decades. There is evidence on its anti-inflammatory capacity and its power to decrease radiologic progression, particularly if used in recent onset rheumatoid arthritis. However, there are still some voices questioning its use. Their arguments are its potential side-effects, especially when the glucocorticoids are used in high doses and/or for extended periods of time. In this review, we will try to summarize the evidence regarding this issue, from the beginning of the discussion in the fifties to the last releases.
Assuntos
Antirreumáticos/uso terapêutico , Artrite Reumatoide/tratamento farmacológico , Glucocorticoides/uso terapêutico , Antirreumáticos/efeitos adversos , Artrite Reumatoide/diagnóstico , Diagnóstico Precoce , Glucocorticoides/efeitos adversos , Humanos , Prevenção SecundáriaRESUMO
El uso de los glucocorticoides en la artritis reumatoide ha sido objeto de debate en las últimas décadas. Parece existir evidencia probada, en cuanto a su capacidad antiinflamatoria y su poder de disminuir la progresión radiológica, principalmente si se utiliza en artritis reumatoide de inicio reciente. Sin embargo, sigue cuestionándose su uso debido a sus potenciales efectos secundarios, sobre todo cuando se utilizan en altas dosis y/o durante periodos prolongados. En esta revisión, intentaremos resumir la evidencia existente sobre este aspecto desde los inicios, allá por los años cincuenta del siglo xx, hasta las últimas publicaciones (AU)
The use of glucocorticoids in rheumatoid arthritis has been the source of frequent debate in the last decades. There is evidence on its anti-inflammatory capacity and its power to decrease radiologic progression, particularly if used in recent onset rheumatoid arthritis. However, there are still some voices questioning its use. Their arguments are its potential side-effects, especially when the glucocorticoids are used in high doses and/or for extended periods of time. In this review, we will try to summarize the evidence regarding this issue, from the beginning of the discussion in the fifties to the last releases (AU)