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What are some effective polymitosis treatments out there?
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See details: Prednisone forms the basic therapy for polymyositis. Methotrexate and Imuran are also frequently used. Other therapies include intravenous gamma globulin, Rituxan (rituximab) and tnf agents.
Answered 7/1/2014
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