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Prescribed Medications
| 1. | indomethacin(Indocin , Indocin SR) | ||
| 2. | methotrexate(Trexall , Rheumatrex Dose Pack) | ||
| 3. | dexamethasone(Decadron , others...) | ||
| 4. | predniSONE(Deltasone , others...) | ||
| 5. | etanercept(Enbrel , others...) | ||
| 6. | infliximab(Remicade ) | ||
| 7. | adalimumab(Humira , others...) | ||
| 8. | cycloSPORINE(Neoral , others...) | ||
| 9. | azathioprine(Imuran , Azasan) | ||
| 10. | leflunomide(Arava ) | ||
| 11. | sulfasalazine(Azulfidine , others...) | ||
| 12. | cortisone(Cortone Acetate ) | ||
| 13. | methylPREDNISolone(Medrol , others...) | ||
| 14. | prednisoLONE(Prelone , others...) | ||
| 15. | betamethasone(Celestone Soluspan , others...) | ||
| 16. | dexamethasone injection(Dexasone , others...) | ||
| 17. | golimumab(Simponi ) | ||
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INDOMETHACIN (in doe METH a sin) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. It may be used for painful joint and muscular problems such as arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and gout.
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INDOMETHACIN (in doe METH a sin) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. It may be used for painful joint and muscular problems such as arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and gout.
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INDOMETHACIN (in doe METH a sin) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. It may be used for painful joint and muscular problems such as arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and gout.
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INDOMETHACIN (in doe METH a sin) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. It may be used for painful joint and muscular problems such as arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and gout.
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Prototypical NSAIA; indoleacetic acetic acid derivative.
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METHOTREXATE (METH oh TREX ate) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine affects cells that are rapidly growing, such as cancer cells and cells in your mouth and stomach. It is used to treat many cancers and other medical conditions. It is used for l...
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METHOTREXATE (METH oh TREX ate) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine affects cells that are rapidly growing, such as cancer cells and cells in your mouth and stomach. It is used to treat many cancers and other medical conditions. It is used for l...
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Antineoplastic agent and immunosuppressant; folic acid antagonist.
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Methotrexate is a folic acid derivative that interferes with folic acid metabolism (folate antagonist). It is a cytotoxic agent (a chemical that is directly toxic to cells) with multiple characteristics and may be described as an antimetabolite, a...
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DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for other conditions...
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DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for other conditions...
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DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for other conditions...
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Synthetic glucocorticoid; minimal mineralocorticoid activity.
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Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid. Its naturally occuring counterparts are hydrocortisone and cortisone. Although the drug is used in a variety of ways, in general, it reduces inflammation and depresses the immune system. Dexamethasone m...
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DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for other conditions...
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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for other conditions, such a...
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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for other conditions, such a...
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Synthetic glucocorticoid; minimal mineralocorticoid activity.
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ETANERCEPT (et a NER sept) is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in adults and children. The medicine is also used to treat psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriasis.
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Used to manage the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, to induce a major clinical response, to improve physical function, and to inhibit progression of structural damage associated with the disease in adults with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis.
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INFLIXIMAB (in FLIX i mab) is used to treat Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It is also used to treat ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, and some forms of arthritis.
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Used to reduce signs and symptoms of Crohn’s disease and to induce and maintain clinical remission in adults with moderate to severe active disease who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapies (e.g., corticosteroids, mesalamine or sulfasalazine, azathioprine or mercaptopurine).
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ADALIMUMAB (a dal AYE mu mab) is used to treat several types of arthritis. It is also used to treat Crohn's disease and plaque psoriasis.
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Used to manage the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, to induce a major clinical response, to improve physical function, and to inhibit progression of structural damage associated with the disease in adults with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis. Use alone or in combination with methotrexate or other DMARDs.
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CYCLOSPORINE (SYE kloe spor een) is used to decrease the immune system's response to a transplanted organ.
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CYCLOSPORINE (SYE kloe spor een) is used to decrease the immune system's response to a transplanted organ.
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CYCLOSPORINE (SYE kloe spor een) is used to decrease the immune system's response to a transplanted organ.
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Immunosuppressive agent and disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD); cyclic polypeptide.
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Cylosporine is an immunosuppressant drug used to prevent rejection of kidney, liver, and heart transplants, to prevent graft-versus-host disease in patients receiving allogeneic bone marrow transplants, and for severe autoimmune diseases that are ...
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AZATHIOPRINE (ay za THYE oh preen) suppresses the immune system. It is used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
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AZATHIOPRINE (ay za THYE oh preen) suppresses the immune system. It is used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
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Immunosuppressive antimetabolite.
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Azathioprine is a non-specific immunosuppressant antimetabolite that can be used as a chemotherapeutic agent to inhibit lymphocyte purine metabolism. In the United States, azathioprine is also known by the brand name Imuran.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Immunomodulating agent and disease-modifying antirheumatic drug. Considered a prodrug since it is rapidly and almost completed metabolized to an active metabolite (A77 1726).
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SULFASALAZINE (sul fa SAL a zeen) is for ulcerative colitis and certain types of rheumatoid arthritis.
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SULFASALAZINE (sul fa SAL a zeen) is for ulcerative colitis and certain types of rheumatoid arthritis.
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Prodrug converted in vivo to sulfapyridine (a sulfonamide anti-infective) and 5-aminosalicylic acid (mesalamine; anti-inflammatory agent).
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CORTISONE (KOR ti sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for other conditions, such as ...
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Glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex; also exhibits mineralocorticoid activity.
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (meth ill pred NISS oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for ot...
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (meth ill pred NISS oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for ot...
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (meth ill pred NISS oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for ot...
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Synthetic glucocorticoid; minimal mineralocorticoid activity.
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PREDNISOLONE (pred NISS oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for other conditions,...
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PREDNISOLONE (pred NISS oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for other conditions,...
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Synthetic glucocorticoid; minimal mineralocorticoid activity.
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BETAMETHASONE (bay ta METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. It is used to treat asthma, allergies, arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. It is also used for other con...
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BETAMETHASONE (bay ta METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. It is used to treat asthma, allergies, arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. It is also used for other con...
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Synthetic glucocorticoid; minimal mineralocorticoid activity.
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GOLIMUMAB is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
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