18th January 2024

A 60-year-old female presents with left-sided temporal headache associated with severe fatigue and fever.

A 60-year-old female presents with left-sided temporal headache associated with severe fatigue and fever. She is prescribed 40mg prednisolone. Unfortunately, when followed up in the rheumatology clinic, she has not responded to steroid therapy and remains symptomatic. 

What is the mode of action of the medication that would next be considered for the management of this condition?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.