Rheumatoid Arthritis: Medications

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  • Valdecoxib

    02/22/07, Healthwise

    Valdecoxib (Bextra) was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 2005.

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  • Antimalarial medications for lupus

    05/17/06, Healthwise

    These medications reduce inflammation. (While they are also used to prevent or treat malaria, there is no known relationship between lupus and malaria.)

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  • Adalimumab

    08/30/07, Healthwise

    Before you start treatment with adalimumab, your doctor may perform tests to make sure you do not have tuberculosis or other infections.

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  • Etanercept for ankylosing spondylitis

    05/18/07, Healthwise

    Etanercept is a man-made protein that blocks the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF). TNF is a protein produced by your body that causes inflammation.

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  • Infliximab for rheumatoid arthritis

    08/23/06, Healthwise

    Infliximab reduces the effects of tumor necrosis factor (TNF). TNF is a protein that attaches to the joint surface and causes inflammation and joint damage. Infliximab blocks the action of TNF and helps reduce the symptoms and slow the

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  • TNF-alpha inhibitors: Treatment for inflammatory diseases

    09/27/07, MayoClinic.com

    TNF-alpha inhibitors treat inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease.

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  • Anakinra (injectable)

    07/01/04, Healthwise

    Anakinra reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that are involved in inflammatory and immune responses.

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  • Abatacept

    07/13/07, Healthwise

    Before receiving abatacept, tell your doctor if you have ever had tuberculosis or any other breathing disorder, or if you have any type of infection. Before you receive this medication, your doctor may require you to have a skin test to make sure

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  • Antimalarial medications for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

    06/30/06, Healthwise

    Antimalarial medications (normally used to prevent and treat malaria) are sometimes used in an attempt to reduce inflammation associated with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA).

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  • Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis - Medications

    06/30/06, Healthwise

    Most children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) need to take medication to reduce inflammation and control pain and to help prevent increasing damage to the joints. When inflammation and pain are controlled, a child is more

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