Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications (cont.)
Medical Author:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
Kristine M Lohr, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Arthur Weinstein, MD
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Synonyms and Keywordsunderstanding rheumatoid arthritis medications, RA, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile RA, psoriatic arthritis, joint inflammation, joint pain, joint destruction, joint swelling, joint reconstruction, joint replacement, fatigue, malaise, morning stiffness, autoimmune reactions, salicylates, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, NSAIDs, cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors, cyclo-oxygenase2inhibitors, COX-2 inhibitors, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, DMARDs, biologic drugs, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, immunosuppressives |
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease of unknown cause that primarily affects the peripheral joints in a symmetric pattern.
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