Starting treatment with methotrexate, a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD), to slow the progression of rheumatic disease and reduce joint damage.
This phrase indicates the decision to begin treatment with methotrexate for a patient with a rheumatic disease, typically after diagnosis and discussion of treatment options. Methotrexate is often a first-line DMARD used for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.
"Plan: Initiate disease-modifying antirheumatic drug therapy with methotrexate 7.5mg orally once weekly, with folic acid supplementation."
Used when documenting the planned initiation of methotrexate therapy.
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