Abstract: Provided are methods for the treatment of a rheumatic disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosating spondylitis and/or polymyalgia rheumatic, by administering a delayed-release dosage form of a glucocorticoid to a subject in need thereof wherein the treatment is administered once daily for at least about two weeks. Also provided are methods for the treatment of osteoarthritis by administering a delayed-release dosage form of a glucocorticoid to a subject in need thereof wherein the treatment is administered once daily for at least about two weeks.

Abstract: The present invention refers to the treatment of a rheumatic disease and/or osteoarthritis by administering a delayed-release dosage form of a glucocorticoid to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention refers to the treatment of a patient suffering from rheumatoid arthritis by showing a reduction in signs and symptoms, a major or complete clinical response (remission) or even prevention of structural damages to the joints by administering a delayed-release dosage form of a glucocorticoid to a subject in need thereof.