Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
What is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is the most common type of arthritis in children and adolescents. Symptoms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis include inflammation, stiffness and pain in joints. Treatment for the condition includes medications to manage pain and medications to manage the over-reactivity of the immune system.
Popular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Drugs
Note: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Drug Classes
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis drugs are grouped into the following classes based on how they work:
TNF blockers are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis and ulcerative colitis. They work by reducing inflammation throughout the body, including in the joints, skin, eyes, and intestines.
Learn about TNF BlockersInterleukin antagonists are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, crohn's disease, psoriasis and other autoinflammatory syndromes. They work to reduce swelling and to suppress the immune system.
Learn about Interleukin Antagonists