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IntraTherapies
Institute
A healthcare company specializing in Age Management Therapeutics, a
trademarked discipline directed to age-related degenerative disorders
that combines physician-administered, personalized medical treatment
with prescribed neuroceutical compounds.
Arthritis pain medications: Which are safe for my heart?
Research suggests that
over-the-counter arthritis pain medications increase the risk of high
blood pressure.
Last Update: 4/18/2007
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MayoClinic.com
Osteoarthritis research —
Researchers are working on treatments that may one day stop joint
damage.
Last Update: 1/15/2007
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MayoClinic.com
Rheumatoid arthritis — Find
out what new rheumatoid arthritis drugs are in the works.
Last Update: 1/15/2007
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MayoClinic.com
Researchers continue to
explore rheumatoid arthritis treatment, including antibiotic therapy.
Last Update: 5/23/2006
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MayoClinic.com
Abatacept (Orencia) is a new
drug for rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
Last Update: 4/20/2006
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MayoClinic.com
Misoprostol reduces the
amount of acid produced by the stomach and enhances protection of the
lining of the stomach and the upper small intestine (duodenum).
Last Update: 1/12/2006
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Healthwise
Methotrexate slows the rapid
growth of skin cells in psoriasis.
Last Update: 1/6/2006
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Healthwise
Methotrexate is a folic acid
derivative and a folic acid antagonist. Methotrexate counteracts and
competes with folic acid in cells. This blocks DNA synthesis and stops
the growth of rapidly dividing cells, causing cell death.
Last Update:
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Allopurinol prevents the
release of a substance called xanthine oxidase, which helps in the
formation of uric acid. In treatment for gout, allopurinol blocks the
production of uric acid in the body.
Last Update: 11/3/2005
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Healthwise
Recent information suggests
a possible increased risk for heart attack and stroke in
patients taking celecoxib. The relevance of this information is still
not known. Ask your doctor if celecoxib is right for you.
Last Update: 9/28/2005
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Healthwise
Diuretics stimulate the
kidneys to remove more water and salt (sodium) from the body.
Diuretics may also slightly dilate or widen blood vessels.
Last Update: 9/22/2005
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Other Places To Get Help
Last Update: 8/26/2005
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Last Update: 8/26/2005
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Last Update: 8/26/2005
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Taking arthritis medications
only when you have pain may not be as effective as taking them every
day.
Last Update: 8/4/2005
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MayoClinic.com
Treatment with an
immunosuppressant such as infliximab may increase the risk of
developing certain types of cancer (e.g., lymphoma). Treatment with
infliximab may also increase the risk of developing an autoimmune
disorder
Last Update: 6/20/2005
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Healthwise
Etanercept is a man-made
protein that blocks the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF). TNF is
a protein produced by your body that causes inflammation.
Last Update: 5/26/2005
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Healthwise
Nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
However, inflammation does not commonly occur in osteoarthritis.
Last Update: 4/22/2005
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Healthwise
Acetaminophen is an
analgesic, which helps relieve pain. (Analgesics do not affect
inflammation as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, NSAIDs, do.)
Last Update: 4/22/2005
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Healthwise
Steroids are similar to
natural substances produced by the body (hormones) that help reduce
inflammation. If inflammation is not a symptom of your osteoarthritis,
steroids are less likely to be helpful.
Last Update: 4/22/2005
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Healthwise
Hyaluronan is a substance
that doctors inject directly into your knee joint, where it may help
supplement the knee joint's natural synovial fluid, relieving pain and
improving your ability to use the knee. This treatment is also called
vi
Last Update: 4/22/2005
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Healthwise
Opioids are prescription
narcotic medications and are usually reserved for treatment to relieve
moderate to severe pain in people for whom acetaminophen, NSAIDs,
exercise, and physical therapy have been ineffective.
Last Update: 4/22/2005
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Healthwise
Medicine can often help you
to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and allow you to continue
daily activities. However, pain relief medication does not cure
arthritis or decrease the rate of cartilage breakdown and should be
used
Last Update: 4/22/2005
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Healthwise
Contact your doctor if you
experience blood in vomit or bloody, black, or tarry stools.
These symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines,
which could be dangerous.
Last Update: 2/23/2005
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Healthwise
Medication is often used to
treat symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Medication may relieve
swelling, inflammation, and pain in the wrist or hand. Reducing
swelling in the wrist will relieve pressure on the median nerve in the
ca
Last Update: 2/4/2005
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Healthwise
The manufacturer of
rofecoxib (Vioxx) has announced a voluntary withdrawal of the drug
from the U.S. and worldwide market. This withdrawal is due to safety
concerns of an increased risk of cardiovascular events (including heart
attack and stroke) in
Last Update: 1/19/2005
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Healthwise
These drugs kill Borrelia
burgdorferi bacteria, which cause Lyme disease.1
Last Update: 9/20/2004
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Healthwise
Antibiotics, such as
doxycycline or amoxicillin, are highly effective in treating Lyme
disease.13 Doxycycline prevents the development of Lyme disease in up
to 87% of those treated with this medication within 72 hours of being
bitten
Last Update: 9/20/2004
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Healthwise
It is not understood exactly
how gold works to treat rheumatoid arthritis. However, gold salts
appear to accumulate slowly in the body and, over time, they reduce
inflammation and slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis.
Last Update: 8/27/2004
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Healthwise
Etanercept blocks the action
of tumor necrosis factor (TNF). TNF is produced by your body in times
of inflammation and attaches to the joint surface, causing
inflammation and joint damage.
Last Update: 8/27/2004
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Healthwise
Corticosteroids are
medications similar to natural hormone substances produced by the body
that help to reduce inflammation. They are effective in reducing
disease activity of rheumatoid arthritis. Recent studies report that
at le
Last Update: 8/27/2004
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Healthwise
Antimalarial medications
have been found to reduce pain and inflammation in some people who
have rheumatoid arthritis.1 They are normally used in the prevention
and treatment of malaria.
Last Update: 8/27/2004
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Healthwise
Leflunomide is a
disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) that is used to treat
rheumatoid arthritis. It works by blocking the production of white
blood cells, which are needed to cause inflammation in the joints
Last Update: 8/27/2004
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Healthwise
Nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) relieve pain and decrease
inflammation. Reducing inflammation helps relieve the symptoms of
rheumatoid arthritis.
Last Update: 8/27/2004
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Healthwise
Penicillamine reduces
inflammation from rheumatoid arthritis and slows progression of the
disease. Penicillamine is a substance that normally is used to bind
and remove metals and toxic chemicals from the blood.
Last Update: 8/27/2004
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Healthwise
Sulfasalazine reduces joint
inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis and slows or stops
the disease from getting worse. It is also often used to treat
inflammatory bowel disease.
Last Update: 8/27/2004
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Healthwise
Infliximab reduces the
effects of tumor necrosis factor, a protein that increases
inflammation, to help reduce the symptoms and slow the progression of
rheumatoid arthritis. Infliximab is an immunosuppressive medication,
which mea
Last Update: 8/27/2004
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Healthwise
Anakinra limits the action
of an inflammatory substance known as interleukin (IL-1) that attaches
to the joint surface and promotes inflammation. Anakinra is a
disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD), which means it slows the
progress
Last Update: 8/27/2004
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Healthwise
Cyclosporine is an
immunosuppressive medication, which means that it decreases the action
of your body's immune system. By interrupting the immune process,
cyclosporine reduces inflammation and slows damage to your joints.
Last Update: 8/27/2004
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Healthwise
Cyclophosphamide is an
immunosuppressive medication, which means that it decreases the
effects of your body's immune system. By interrupting the immune
process, cyclophosphamide reduces inflammation and slows joint damage
Last Update: 8/27/2004
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Healthwise
Azathioprine is an
immunosuppressive medication, which means that it decreases the action
of your body's immune system. By interrupting the immune process,
azathioprine reduces inflammation and slows joint damage caused by
rheumatoid
Last Update: 8/27/2004
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Healthwise
Minocycline is a
tetracycline antibiotic. It fights bacteria in your body. It is not
clear how minocycline works to reduce the activity of rheumatoid
arthritis, although it may work by reducing the action of certain
proteins
Last Update: 8/27/2004
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Healthwise
Adalimumab reduces the
effects of tumor necrosis factor (TNF). TNF is produced in your body
in times of inflammation and attaches to the joint surface, causing
damage to soft tissues, cartilage, and bones.
Last Update: 8/27/2004
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Healthwise
Medications are usually
needed to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The type of medications used
depends on the severity of your disease, how fast it is progressing,
and how it affects your daily life.
Last Update: 8/27/2004
Provided by:
Healthwise
Contact your doctor if you
experience bloody, black, or tarry stools, blood in your
vomit; swelling or rapid weight gain (fluid retention); unusual fatigue
or weakness; yellowing of the skin or eyes; excessive itching; flu-like
symptoms; or abdominal
Last Update: 8/11/2004
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Healthwise
Dipyridamole stops platelets
(substances in your blood necessary for blood clotting) from sticking
together or attaching to prosthetic heart valve surfaces.
Last Update: 7/30/2004
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Healthwise
Notify your doctor if you
experience a skin rash; a sore throat; a fever; unusual
bleeding, bruising, tiredness, or weakness; or numbness or tingling.
These symptoms could be early signs of a serious side effect.
Last Update: 7/29/2004
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Healthwise
Call your doctor immediately
if you experience itching, a rash, a sore mouth, indigestion,
a metallic taste in your mouth, severe or bloody diarrhea, easy
bruising, or a nosebleed. These could be early signs of a toxic effect.
Last Update: 7/16/2004
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Healthwise
Allopurinol reduces the
production of uric acid in your body.
Last Update: 7/14/2004
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Healthwise
Nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) relieve pain, swelling, redness, and
warmth (inflammation).
Last Update: 7/1/2004
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Healthwise
Colchicine blocks the
inflammation caused by uric acid crystals.
Last Update: 7/1/2004
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Healthwise
Corticosteroids decrease the
pain, swelling, redness, and warmth (inflammation) of gout.
Last Update: 7/1/2004
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Healthwise
Uricosuric agents lower uric
acid levels in the body by increasing the elimination of uric acid by
the kidneys.
Last Update: 7/1/2004
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Healthwise
ACTH (adrenocorticotropic
hormone) is a hormone that stimulates your body to produce steroids.
ACTH and cosyntropin, a man-made (synthetic) form of ACTH, can relieve
symptoms during acute gouty attacks by stimulating the body to produce
a
Last Update: 7/1/2004
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Healthwise
Medication treatment for
gout may be done in two separate stages.
Last Update: 7/1/2004
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Healthwise
Corticosteroids are similar
to natural hormone substances produced by the body that help to reduce
inflammation.
Last Update: 6/30/2004
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Healthwise
Antimalarial medications
(normally used to prevent and treat malaria) are sometimes used in an
attempt to reduce inflammation associated with juvenile rheumatoid
arthritis (JRA).
Last Update: 6/30/2004
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Healthwise
Gold salts build up slowly
in the body and over time begin to reduce inflammation. It is not
clear how they work.
Last Update: 6/30/2004
Provided by:
Healthwise
Sulfasalazine may reduce
joint inflammation caused by juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA).
Last Update: 6/30/2004
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Healthwise
Methotrexate reduces
inflammation caused by juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA).
Last Update: 6/30/2004
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Healthwise
Etanercept is a genetically
engineered protein that slows or stops rheumatoid arthritis
inflammation and joint damage. It has been studied and approved for
use in treatment of children ages 4 to 17 who have juvenile rheumatoid
arthritis
Last Update: 6/30/2004
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Healthwise
Most children with juvenile
rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) need to take medication to reduce
inflammation and control pain and to help prevent increasing damage to
the joints.
Last Update: 6/30/2004
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Healthwise
These medications reduce
inflammation. (While they are also used to prevent or treat malaria,
there is no known relationship between lupus and malaria.)
Last Update: 6/29/2004
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Healthwise
Opioids are prescription
narcotic medications that are similar to pain-relieving substances
naturally produced by the body (endorphins). Opioids suppress your
perception of pain and calm your emotional response to pain
Last Update: 5/4/2004
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Healthwise
A bunion (hallux valgus) is
an enlargement of bone or tissue around the joint at the base of the
big toe (metatarsophalangeal joint). Medication will not prevent or
cure bunions. However, it may relieve pain and inflammation and allow
Last Update: 3/26/2004
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Healthwise
Contact your doctor if you
experience blood in vomit or bloody, black, or tarry stools.
These symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines,
which could be dangerous.
Last Update: 3/12/2004
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Healthwise
Contact your doctor if you
experience blood in vomit or bloody, black, or tarry stools.
These symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines,
which could be dangerous.
Last Update: 3/12/2004
Provided by:
Healthwise
Contact your doctor if you
experience blood in vomit or bloody, black, or tarry stools.
These symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines,
which could be dangerous.
Last Update: 3/12/2004
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Healthwise
Contact your doctor if you
experience blood in vomit or bloody, black, or tarry stools.
These symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines,
which could be dangerous.
Last Update: 2/24/2004
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Healthwise
Contact your doctor if you
experience blood in vomit or bloody, black, or tarry stools.
These symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines,
which could be dangerous.
Last Update: 2/24/2004
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Healthwise
Contact your doctor if you
experience blood in vomit or bloody, black, or tarry stools.
These symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines,
which could be dangerous.
Last Update: 2/24/2004
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Healthwise
Contact your doctor if you
experience blood in vomit or bloody, black, or tarry stools.
These symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines,
which could be dangerous.
Last Update: 2/24/2004
Provided by:
Healthwise
Contact your doctor if you
experience blood in vomit or bloody, black, or tarry stools.
These symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines,
which could be dangerous.
Last Update: 2/24/2004
Provided by:
Healthwise
Call your doctor immediately
if you experience a fever, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting,
painful or swollen joints, yellowing of your skin or eyes, or
darkening of your urine.
Last Update: 2/13/2004
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Healthwise
Contact your doctor
immediately if you experience itching, a rash, a sore mouth,
indigestion, a metallic taste in the mouth, severe or bloody diarrhea,
easy bruising, or a nosebleed. These could be early signs of a toxic
effect.
Last Update: 2/13/2004
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Healthwise
Sulfinpyrazone reduces the
amount of uric acid in your body by causing more uric acid to be passed
out in your urine. Sulfinpyrazone also has other effects in the body
that are important in the treatment of gout.
Last Update: 2/13/2004
Provided by:
Healthwise
Call your doctor immediately
if you experience itching, a rash, a sore mouth, indigestion, a
metallic taste in your mouth, severe or bloody diarrhea, easy bruising
or a nosebleed. These could be early signs of a toxic effect.
Last Update: 2/13/2004
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Healthwise
Glucosamine has not been
evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity.
All potential risks and/or advantages of glucosamine may not be known.
Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place
for these compounds.
Last Update: 2/13/2004
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Healthwise
Chondroitin has not been
evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity.
All potential risks and/or advantages of chondroitin may not be known.
Additionally, there are noregulated manufacturing standards in place
for these compounds.
Last Update: 2/13/2004
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Healthwise
How BEXTRA Works Animation
BEXTRA blocks COX-2, an enzyme that plays a role in pain and
inflammation.
Arthritis Drugs Campaign
Reasons why NICE should approve the drugs Enbrel and Remicade in the
UK, and an online petition.
Corticosteroids in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Editorial from British Medical Journal.
Disease modfiying drugs in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Article from the Australian Prescriber
Hand Signals
Reconstructive hand surgery information.
Management of Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Clinical guidelines.
New Views of Disease-Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drug Therapy
Article intended for nurses and other medical professionals discusses
the biology of RA and newer medications for its treatment. [Requires
free registration.]
The Goldberg Clinic
Dr
Goldberg explains his approach to rheumatoid arthritis.
Veritas Medicine - Rheumatoid Arthritis
Clinical trial listings and in-depth treatment information about this
disorder. Perform a personalized search to find ongoing clinical
trials that match your needs.
Virtual Hospital: New Drugs for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Information page intended for health-care provides discusses this
disease, its effects and treatment, and new drugs directed against
specific components of the inflammatory process.
Anakinra ( Kineret )
Patient and physician information for this medication, which is used
to relieve pain and swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis.
Anakinra - FamilyDoctor.org
Information for patients in English or Spanish.
Kineret
Full
prescribing information from RxList.
Arthritis Drugs
Information on most drugs used to treat arthritis and their benefits
and side effects.
Arthritis Drugs Database
Information about commonly prescribed drugs for arthritis, arranged
alphabetically by brand name. Includes drug group, prescribing
information, patient information, and links.
New Insights Into COX-2 Specific Inhibition for Pain and Arthritis
Therapy
A
comprehensive review of the topic, intended for physicians.
Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Information for patients on this group of medications which have
pain-relieving (analgesic) effects and reduce inflammation when used
over a period of time. NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen, and
diclofenac.
NSAID.net
General information about nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
including types, mechanisms of action, and side effects. From
ALtruis_Biomedical_Network.
Enbrel
Full
prescribing information from RxList.
Enbrel - Immunex
Etanercept. Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Official
pharmaceutical website.
Arthritis and Glucosamine Information Center
Covers the latest research, details on arthritis medications and
treatments, and tips for effectively managing pain.
DrugDigest: Glucosamine
Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug
comparisons.
Glucosamine and Osteoarthritis Resource Center
Contains treatment information, exercise tips and an osteoarthritis
newsletter.
The Stone Clinic: Glucosamine Index
Includes information about the liquid form of the supplement and
reviews of relevant articles.
Gold Thiomalate
Professional advice about the toxicity, benefits, and other aspects of
prescribing Myochrysine, from RxList.
DrugDigest: Infliximab (Remicade)
Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug
comparisons, including generics when available.
Infliximab
Information from the RxList.
Remicade
Details about this drug treatment for Crohn's Disease and rheumatoid
arthritis, by Centocor Pharmaceuticals.
The Remicade Letters - CBC: Disclosure
A
look at a controversial marketing campaign and the drug company behind
it.
Arava
Official pharmaceutical website by Hoechst Marion Roussel.
Arava
Full
prescribing information from RxList.
Arava Consumer Information - FDA
Consumer FAQ in html format with a link to approved labeling in pdf
format.
Leflunomide - Familydoctor.org
Information for patients in English and Spanish.
Hydroxychloroquine - Familydoctor.org
Information for patients in English and Spanish.
Plaquenil
Full
prescribing information from RxList.
Methotrexate
Used
alone or in combination with chemotherapies, surgery or radiation for
treatment of cancers, lymphomas, leukemias, rheumatoid arthritis, and
severe psoriasis. (Amethopetrin, Folex, Folex PFS)
Trexall and Methotrex
Full
prescribing information from RxList.
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