Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications Topic Guide - Medications and VitaminsMedications:
GolimumabGolimumab is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker. It works by reducing the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation...learn more »
AbataceptAbatacept is a man-made protein that prevents your body's immune system from attacking healthy tissues such as joints. The immune system helps your body figh...learn more »
AdalimumabAdalimumab reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation...learn more »
Anakinra (injectable)Anakinra reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that are involved in inflammatory and immune responses...learn more »
Celecoxib (oral)Celecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Celecoxib works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body...learn more »
EtanerceptEtanercept works by decreasing a certain protein produced by the immune system. The immune system helps the body fight infections. In people with autoimmune ...learn more »
InfliximabInfliximab reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation...learn more »
Diclofenac And MisoprostolDiclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body...learn more »
EtodolacEtodolac is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Etodolac works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in...learn more »
DiclofenacDiclofenac is a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain inflammation...learn more »
SalsalateSalsalate is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). This medicine works by reducing substanc...learn more »
AuranofinAuranofin is a form of gold that reduces some of the effects of the inflammatory process in the body...learn more »
HydroxychloroquineHydroxychloroquine is used to treat or prevent malaria, a disease caused by parasites. Parasites that cause malaria typically enter the body through the bite...learn more »
SulfasalazineSulfasalazine affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea...learn more »
FlurbiprofenFlurbiprofen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Flurbiprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and...learn more »
DiflunisalDiflunisal is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the...learn more »
Dexamethasone (oral)Dexamethasone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation...learn more »
Aspirin (oral)Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation...learn more »
CyclosporineCyclosporine lowers your body's immune system. The immune system helps your body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplante...learn more »
IndomethacinIndomethacin is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Indomethacin works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and...learn more »
SulindacSulindac is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Sulindac works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in...learn more »
FenoprofenFenoprofen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Fenoprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pai...learn more »
AzathioprineAzathioprine lowers your body's immune system. The immune system helps your body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplante...learn more » Vitamins and Supplements: |
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