Question

Which of the following drug is not a disease modifying anti rheumatic drug (DMARD)?

• A. Methotrexate
• B. Cyclophosphamide
• C. Ibuprofen
• D. Infliximab

Hint:

NSAIDs like ibuprofen provide symptomatic relief, while DMARDs slow disease progression.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
DMARDs are drugs that slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis and modify the disease process.

Step 1: Understanding DMARDs.
DMARDs reduce inflammation and immune-mediated joint damage over time. They are different from simple pain-relieving drugs.

Step 2: Checking methotrexate.
Methotrexate is a commonly used conventional DMARD.

Step 3: Checking cyclophosphamide and infliximab.
Cyclophosphamide is an immunosuppressant used in some autoimmune conditions.
Infliximab is a biological DMARD that blocks TNF-\(\alpha\).

Step 4: Checking ibuprofen.
Ibuprofen is an NSAID. It reduces pain and inflammation but does not modify the disease progression of rheumatoid arthritis.

Step 5: Final answer.
Therefore, ibuprofen is not a DMARD. \[ \boxed{\text{Ibuprofen}} \]