Treatments, explained plainly
Biologics, methotrexate, DMARDs, JAK inhibitors and steroids — what each does, when it's the right choice, and what it isn't. In plain language, to help you understand the choices.


Treatment decisions in rheumatology are best made together with your treating rheumatologist, who knows your full history. These guides are here to help you understand the choices in plain language, so you can ask better questions and feel more settled about the plan you make with your doctor.
Guides to the medicines
Treatment decisions in rheumatology are where people feel most alone — usually made in a hurry, often with more fear than information. These guides exist to change that: calm, unhurried, and in plain language.
Advised biologics? What now
Just been told you need a biologic? A calm, honest way to think it through — and what a no-fee second look involves.
Read more →Biologics: a plain guide
What they are, when they're right, real risks, what they cost in India, and whether you can ever stop.
Read more →Biologics: myths vs facts
Cancer? Steroids? Lifelong? Too expensive? Fourteen common fears, answered plainly.
Read more →Methotrexate: myths & facts
The anchor drug of rheumatology — what it does, what it doesn't, and the one rule everyone must know.
Read more →DMARDs, JAK inhibitors & steroids
Hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine, leflunomide, tofacitinib, steroids — drug by drug, including pregnancy safety.
Read more →Vaccines & your medicines
Which vaccines to take and when, timed around methotrexate, biologics and rituximab — per the Indian Rheumatology Association 2024 consensus.
Read more →Facing a treatment decision?
Bring your reports and prescriptions for a clear explanation of the options — walk-in, no appointment.
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