Chinese medical sciences journal = Chung-kuo i hsüeh k'o hsüeh tsa chih / Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluation of efficacy and safety of diacerein in knee osteoarthritis in Chinese patients.
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of diacerein in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). ⋯ Diacerein is as effective as diclofenac sodium in treating patients with knee OA. Furthermore, it has better extended effect and a good safety profile. It is generally well tolerated and has no severe adverse effect.