Antirheumatics

Hydroxycholoquine (Plaquenil) is an expensive drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. It is also used to treat malaria. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic hydroxycholoquine is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

LEFLUNOMIDE treats the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. It works by slowing down an overactive immune system. This decreases inflammation. It belongs to a group of medications called DMARDs.

TIOPRONIN prevents kidney stones caused by too much of the amino acid cystine in the body. It works by lowering cystine levels in your urine.

PENICILLAMINE treats Wilson disease, a condition that causes high levels of copper in your body. It works by binding to copper so your kidneys can remove it through the urine. It may also be used to prevent kidney stones caused by too much of the amino acid cystine in the body. It works by lowering cystine levels in your urine. It can also be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis when other medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated.

PENICILLAMINE treats Wilson disease, a condition that causes high levels of copper in your body. It works by binding to copper so your kidneys can remove it through the urine. It may also be used to prevent kidney stones caused by too much of the amino acid cystine in the body. It works by lowering cystine levels in your urine. It can also be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis when other medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated.

Venxxiva is only available as a generic drug.

AURANOFIN treats the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. It is prescribed when other medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by decreasing inflammation in your joints, which can decrease pain. It is a gold compound. It belongs to a group of medications called DMARDs.

Lefluniclo is part of the Antirheumatics class and treats Rheumatoid Arthritis. Antirheumatics are used to treat malaria, lupus, Wilson's disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. They work by decreasing symptoms and inflammation. Lefluniclo is only available as a brand name drug.

TIOPRONIN prevents kidney stones caused by too much of the amino acid cystine in the body. It works by lowering cystine levels in your urine.