🍐 In this episode of PodBites, Leen Hakki and Farah Alrab break down the pharmacologic management of arthritis, focusing on how each drug fits into treatment — from symptom relief to true disease modification.

🎙️ Tune in to explore:

NSAIDs: pain control, COX inhibition, and key GI, renal & CV risks

Glucocorticoids as short-term bridging therapy

DMARDs as the cornerstone of rheumatoid arthritis treatment

Methotrexate as the anchor drug and its major toxicities

Biologic DMARDs: anti-TNF vs non-TNF agents

JAK inhibitors and their boxed safety warnings

🌟 A high-yield, step-by-step guide to choosing the right arthritis drug and understanding its risks.