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Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)
Two-thirds of people with RA rank pain as their primary reason for seeking professional help. The most common pain relievers for RA are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs block prostaglandins, the substances that dilate blood vessels and cause inflammation and pain. There are dozens of NSAIDs. They include:
- Over-the-counter NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin IB, Advil, Nuprin, Rufen), naproxen (Aleve), ketoprof...
Expert & Community Posts
Rituximab, Alemtuzumab, Daclizumab: New Research
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Update on ECTRIMS: Multiple Sclerosis Medication Advancements
By Dr. Kantor , Health Expert...(oral and monoclonal antibodies) we are seeing side effects that raise some concerns, like the... Read more »
The 3 Rs Insurance Companies Might Not Like: Repeat Rituxan in Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert...Interestingly, the incidence of acute infusion-related side effects decreased with additional... Read more »
The Fundamentals of Multiple Sclerosis Care
By Dr. Kantor , Health Expert...any current effect from (though you may have side effects unfortunately), but are like an... Read more »
Campath (alemtuzumab) and MS Patients - Positive Phase 2 Results
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Other Treatments
...treatments.Monoclonal AntibodiesMonoclonal antibodies (MAbs) are designed in the laboratory to produce the same effects as natural antibodies and are exciting new weapons in the anti-cancer... Read more »Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
...Hypogammaglobulinemia (reduced levels of antibodies) -- increases the risk of infection Other cancer Side effects of chemotherapy Bleeding from low platelets Fatigue from anemia ... Read more »Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Chemotherapy
...office. Some patients receiving chemotherapy need to remain in the hospital for several days so the effects of the drug can be monitored. Patients with lymphoblastic lymphoma may need long-term... Read more »Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Staging and Treatment Guidelines
...(rarely)Chemotherapy alone or with surgery for lymphoma in the gastrointestinal regionImmunotherapies (rituximab, Bexxar) with or without chemotherapy (usually CHOP), or high dose chemotherapy and... Read more »Rheumatoid Arthritis: Treatment
...to the bones and ligaments of the jointPreserve movementTo be as inexpensive and as free from side effects as possible over the long-termDrug Categories Used for Rheumatoid ArthritisThe drug... Read more »
Medications
...start of your treatment to help prevent serious side effects. Your dose will be started slowly,... Read more »
...infrequently cause serious (sometimes fatal) side effects including severe breathing problems... Read more »
...kidney/liver function) may be performed to monitor for side effects and response to treatment.... Read more »
Rituximab is used alone or with other medications to treat certain types of cancer (e.g.,... Read more »
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