Rheumatoid Arthritis Support

Lodotra is the trade name of an oral formulation, which releases prednisone four hours after application. It is indicated for rheumatoid arthritis with morning stiffness. Taken at 10 p.m., it releases the drug at around 2 a.m.. The plasma peak level is reached at 4 a.m., which is considered to be the optimal time for relieving morning stiffness. The drug was approved in the European Union, in January, 2009.


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