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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 Provided by: MayoClinic.com
Osteoarthritis research: Can doctors slow or reverse joint damage?
Osteoarthritis research — Researchers are working on treatments that may one day stop joint damage.
Last Update: 1/15/2007 Provided by: MayoClinic.com
Rheumatoid arthritis drugs in development
Rheumatoid arthritis — Find out what new rheumatoid arthritis drugs are in the works.
Last Update: 1/15/2007 Provided by: MayoClinic.com
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment: Can antibiotics reduce symptoms?
Researchers continue to explore rheumatoid arthritis treatment, including antibiotic therapy.
Last Update: 5/23/2006 Provided by: MayoClinic.com
Abatacept: A new drug for rheumatoid arthritis treatment
Abatacept (Orencia) is a new drug for rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
Last Update: 4/20/2006 Provided by: MayoClinic.com
Prostaglandin analog to prevent NSAID-induced peptic ulcer
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Methotrexate for psoriasis
Methotrexate slows the rapid growth of skin cells in psoriasis.
Last Update: 1/6/2006 Provided by: Healthwise
Methotrexate
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: 11/17/2005 Provided by: Healthwise
Allopurinol for gout
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Celecoxib (oral)
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Diuretics for heart failure
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Reducing Medication Costs - Other Places To Get Help
Other Places To Get Help
Last Update: 8/26/2005 Provided by: Healthwise
Reducing Medication Costs - References
Last Update: 8/26/2005 Provided by: Healthwise
Reducing Medication Costs - Credits
Last Update: 8/26/2005 Provided by: Healthwise
Arthritis medications: Can I take them only when I need them?
Taking arthritis medications only when you have pain may not be as effective as taking them every day.
Last Update: 8/4/2005 Provided by: MayoClinic.com
Infliximab
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Etanercept for ankylosing spondylitis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for osteoarthritis
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) relieve pain and reduce inflammation. However, inflammation does not commonly occur in osteoarthritis.
Last Update: 4/22/2005 Provided by: Healthwise
Acetaminophen for osteoarthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Corticosteroids (intra-articular) for osteoarthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Hyaluronan injections for osteoarthritis of the knee
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Opioids for osteoarthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Osteoarthritis - Medications
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Diflunisal
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Medications
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Rofecoxib (oral)
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Antibiotics for Lyme disease
These drugs kill Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, which cause Lyme disease.1
Last Update: 9/20/2004 Provided by: Healthwise
Lyme Disease - Medications
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Gold salts for rheumatoid arthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Etanercept for rheumatoid arthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Corticosteroids for rheumatoid arthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Antimalarial drugs for rheumatoid arthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Leflunomide for rheumatoid arthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for rheumatoid arthritis
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) relieve pain and decrease inflammation. Reducing inflammation helps relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
Last Update: 8/27/2004 Provided by: Healthwise
Penicillamine for rheumatoid arthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Sulfasalazine for rheumatoid arthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Infliximab for rheumatoid arthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Anakinra for rheumatoid arthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Cyclosporine for rheumatoid arthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Cyclophosphamide for rheumatoid arthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Azathioprine for rheumatoid arthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Minocycline for rheumatoid arthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Adalimumab for rheumatoid arthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Medications
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
Meloxicam
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Dipyridamole
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Colchicine
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Auranofin
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Allopurinol
Allopurinol reduces the production of uric acid in your body.
Last Update: 7/14/2004 Provided by: Healthwise
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for gout
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) relieve pain, swelling, redness, and warmth (inflammation).
Last Update: 7/1/2004 Provided by: Healthwise
Colchicine for gout
Colchicine blocks the inflammation caused by uric acid crystals.
Last Update: 7/1/2004 Provided by: Healthwise
Corticosteroids for gout
Corticosteroids decrease the pain, swelling, redness, and warmth (inflammation) of gout.
Last Update: 7/1/2004 Provided by: Healthwise
Uricosuric agents for gout
Uricosuric agents lower uric acid levels in the body by increasing the elimination of uric acid by the kidneys.
Last Update: 7/1/2004 Provided by: Healthwise
ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) for gout
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Gout - Medications
Medication treatment for gout may be done in two separate stages.
Last Update: 7/1/2004 Provided by: Healthwise
Corticosteroids for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Corticosteroids are similar to natural hormone substances produced by the body that help to reduce inflammation.
Last Update: 6/30/2004 Provided by: Healthwise
Antimalarial medications for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Gold salts for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
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 for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Sulfasalazine may reduce joint inflammation caused by juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA).
Last Update: 6/30/2004 Provided by: Healthwise
Methotrexate for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Methotrexate reduces inflammation caused by juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA).
Last Update: 6/30/2004 Provided by: Healthwise
Etanercept for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis - Medications
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Antimalarial medications for lupus
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Opioids for spinal stenosis
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Bunions - Medications
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Ketoprofen
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
Piroxicam
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
Oxaprozin
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
Fenoprofen
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
Flurbiprofen
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
Nabumetone
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
Diclofenac
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
Etodolac
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
Pyrazinamide
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Gold sodium thiomalate
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Sulfinpyrazone
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
Aurothioglucose
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Glucosamine
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 Provided by: Healthwise
Chondroitin
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 Provided by: Healthwise
How BEXTRA Works Animation
BEXTRA blocks COX-2, an enzyme that plays a role in pain and
inflammation.
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
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.]
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.
Patient and physician information for this medication, which is used to relieve pain and swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis.
Information for patients in English or Spanish.
Full prescribing information from RxList.
Information on most drugs used to treat arthritis and their benefits and side effects.
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.
General information about nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including types, mechanisms of action, and side effects. From ALtruis_Biomedical_Network.
Full prescribing information from RxList.
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.
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.
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.
Information from the RxList.
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.
Official pharmaceutical website by Hoechst Marion Roussel.
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.
Full prescribing information from RxList.
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)
Full prescribing information from RxList.