Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs

Corticosteroids are used to treat a variety of conditions including eczema, psoriasis, itching, skin allergies, seborrheic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, eye inflammation, asthma, allergic conjunctivitis, ulcerative colitis, edema, adrenal insufficiency, and hemorrhoids. They work by blocking substances in the body that cause swelling.

NSAIDs are used to treat fever, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, menstrual pain, migraine, eye inflammation, allergic conjunctivitis, and other types of pain and inflammation. They work by reducing an enzyme in the body that causes inflammation and increases the feeling of pain.

Antifolates are used to treat psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, leukemia, breast cancer, lung cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, skin cancer, uterine cancer, and mesothelioma by slowing down the growth of cells that cause cancer or scaly skin, and by reducing inflammation in the joints.

Aminosalicylates are used to reduce inflammation to treat ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and rheumatoid arthritis by preventing the development of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

Antirheumatics are used to treat malaria, lupus, Wilson's disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. They work by decreasing symptoms and inflammation.

Antimetabolites are used to treat leukemia, skin cancer, ovarian cancer, leukemia, thrombocythemia, skin cancer, melanoma, rheumatoid arthritis, organ transplant, and sickle cell anemia. They work by slowing down cancer cell growth, reducing the need for blood transfusions, and protecting organs from the immune system attacks.

CNI immunosuppressants are used to treat organ transplant rejection, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, dry eyes, and eczema. They work by suppressing the immune system to prevent the body from attacking the organs, prevent swelling, and increase tear production.

TNF blockers are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. They work by reducing swelling of the joints and skin.

NSAID / prostaglandin combinations are used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The NSAID relieves pain and inflammation while the prostaglandin protects the stomach from developing ulcers.

Kinase inhibitors are used to treat cancers such as leukemai, breast cancer, melanoma, lung cancer, and renal cancer. They are also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and to prevent organ transplant rejection. They work by stopping cancer cell growth and preventing the spread of the cells.

NSAID / proton pump inhibitor combinations are used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The NSAID works by reducing pain and inflammation, and the proton pump inhibitor protects the stomach from continuous use of the NSAID.

CTLA-4 Agonists are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and prevent organ transplant rejection. They work by relieving joint pain and suppressing the immune system.

Interleukin antagonists are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. They work to reduce swelling and to suppress the immune system.

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH or corticortropin) is used to treat infantile spasms, multiple sclerosis relapses, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions. It stimulates the release of steroid hormones, which play a role in immune response and inflammation.

CD20 antibodies are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and leukemia. They works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells and by reducing inflammation.

NSAID / histamine-2 antagonist combinations are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. The NSAID portion works by reducing pain and inflammation, and the histamine-2 antagonist helps decrease risk of ulcers from continuous use of the NSAID.