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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

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Health Encyclopedia: Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications

Medications


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...
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Health Guide

Psoriasis: Other Medications
...psoriasis are also used for other severe diseases, including autoimmune diseases (especially rheumatoid arthritis) and cancer. Nearly all are powerful medications with potentially serious side... Read more »
Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Prevention
...(cholesterol-lowering drugs), retinoids (anti-aging skin drugs), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (for arthritis and other pain relief), difluoromethylornithine (DFMO), catechins... Read more »
Psoriasis: Diagnosis
...conditions, or circulation problems may also cause nail changes typical of psoriasis.Distinguishing Psoriatic Arthritis from Other Conditions. Psoriatic arthritis may resemble the... Read more »
Gout: Resources
www.niams.nih.gov -- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseaseswww.rheumatology.org -- American College of Rheumatologywww.arthritis.org -- The Arthritis... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Resources
www.niams.nih.gov -- The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseaseswww.rheumatology.org -- American College of Rheumatologywww.arthritis.org -- The Arthritis... Read more »

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