Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) : Drugs
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Anakinra reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that are involved in inflammatory and
immune responses.
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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.
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Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the
body that cause pain and inflammation. Aspirin also reduces fever.
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Aspirin is a medication given to relieve pain and reduce fever. The name " aspirin " was originally a trademark, first used when the drug was introduced in Europe in 1899.
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Aspirin is a medicine that relieves pain and reduces fever . Purpose Aspirin is used to relieve many kinds of minor aches and pains- headaches, toothaches, muscle pain, menstrual cramps, the joint pain from arthritis, and aches associated with colds and flu.
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Common name for acetylsalicylic acid, a common nonprescription drug used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Acetylsalicylic acid, commonly known as aspirin or ASA, is a white, odorless medication available without a doctor ' s prescription, generally in tablet form.
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Auranofin is a form of gold. Gold suppresses the inflammatory process.
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Celecoxib is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Celecoxib works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
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Etanercept works by decreasing a certain protein produced by the immune system. The
immune system helps the body fight infections. In people with autoimmune disorders, the
immune system mistakes the body's own cells for invaders and attacks them.
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Hydroxychloroquine is used to treat or prevent malaria, a disease caused by parasites.
Parasites that cause malaria typically enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Malaria is
common in areas such as Africa, South America, and Southern Asia.
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Ibuprofen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
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Indomethacin is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs). Indomethacin works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the
body.
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Infliximab reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation.
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Leflunomide affects the immune system and reduces swelling and inflammation in the
body.
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Methotrexate interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially cells that
reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells.
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Methotrexate injection interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially
cells that reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells.
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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, antineoplastic, and immunosuppressant.
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Methylprednisolone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Methylprednisolone prevents the
release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
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Naproxen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
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Prednisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Prednisone prevents the release of
substances in the body that cause inflammation.
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Sulfasalazine affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and
diarrhea.
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Valdecoxib (Bextra) was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 2005.
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