disease-modifying antirheumatic drug.
Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug. Drug used for treating rheumatoid arthritis that does more than relieve symptoms. Examples include gold, penicillamine, sulphasalazine and chloroquine, though none are as effective as would be desirable.
Type: Abbreviation Definitions: 1. Acronym for disease modifying antirheumatic drugs, under drug.