ANTI-RHEUMAICS
Definition
● An anti-rheumatics is any drug used in the treatment of rheumatism.
● Antirheumatics can reduce joint damage associated with inflammatory disorders of the joints.
Examples:
● Colchicum seed
1. CHAPTER – V ANTIRHEUMATICS
M.NITHYA B.PHARM, LECTURER, ECOP. 1
ANTI-RHEUMAICS
Definition
● An anti-rheumatics is any drug used in the treatment of rheumatism.
● Antirheumatics can reduce joint damage associated with inflammatory disorders of the joints.
Examples:
● Colchicum seed
Colchicum
2. CHAPTER – V ANTIRHEUMATICS
M.NITHYA B.PHARM, LECTURER, ECOP. 2
Drug name Synonyms Biological Source Family Chemical
Constituents
Uses
Colchicum
seed
Amino
Alkaloids
Meadow
Saffron
Seeds
It consists of the dried
ripe seeds of Colchicum
luteum
Liliaceae Colchicine
Demecolcine
1. Treatment of Gout
and Rheumatism
2. Antitumour