Types of Drugs
Analgesics
Analgesics are used to achieve a goal of most arthritis treatment plans – pain relief.
Biologic Response Modifiers
Biologic agents were once reserved for people who's rheumatoid arthritis symptoms failed to respond to other therapies. Now these agents are benefiting more people in ways that weren't originally anticipated.
Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids, or steroids, are used to treat joint inflammation and inflammation of the organs.
DMARDs
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) may actually modify the course of inflammatory conditions, slowing or perhaps even stopping their progression.
Fibromyalgia Medications
Medications used for fibromyalgia are largely different from treatments of other forms of arthritis and related conditions—the goal is to relieve muscle aches, pain and fatigue.
Gout Medications
Gout medications are used to relieve acute pain and inflammation and reduce uric acid in the blood, thereby preventing recurrence of attacks.
NSAIDs
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be used to help relieve symptoms in any form of arthritis.
Osteoporosis Medications
Now more treatment options are available for women, men and even children.
Sjögren's Syndrome Drugs
"Food that tastes like paper" and "eyes that feel gritty" are descriptions from patients with dry mucous membranes caused by Sjögren's syndrome, which can occur by itself or along with autoimmune conditions such as lupus or RA.
