Uveitis
What is Uveitis?
Uveitis is a type of eye inflammation involving the uvea, the middle layer of the eye. Symptoms of uveitis are pain, redness, swelling and blurry vision. Treatment for uveitis depends on the cause, but can include mediations to manage pain and medications to prevent over response of the immune system.
Popular Uveitis 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.
Uveitis: Drug Classes
Uveitis drugs are grouped into the following classes based on how they work:
Corticosteroids are used to treat a variety of conditions including skin issues such as eczema and psoriasis, eye inflammation, asthma, gout, allergic conjunctivitis, ulcerative colitis, edema, adrenal insufficiency, and hemorrhoids. They work by blocking substances in the body that cause swelling.
Learn about CorticosteroidsTNF 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.
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