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How is HUMIRA different from other medications that treat psoriatic arthritis?

Questions About HUMIRA and Psoriatic Arthritis
HUMIRA is a biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug, also called a biologic DMARD, or simply "biologic." Biologics are a class of advanced medications used to treat the signs and symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis, improve physical function and help keep the joint damage from getting worse. Other biologic DMARDs include ENBREL® (etanercept) and REMICADE® (infliximab).

How is HUMIRA different from other medications that treat Crohn's disease?

Questions About HUMIRA and Crohn's Disease
HUMIRA is a medication that is taken by injection. And once your doctor shows you how to take HUMIRA, the injections can be taken in the convenience of your own home. After your initial starting doses, you only need to take one injection of HUMIRA every other week.

Can I use HUMIRA if I'm taking other medicines for my psoriatic arthritis or other conditions?

Questions About HUMIRA and Psoriatic Arthritis
Yes, you can take other medicines if your doctor has prescribed them, or has told you it's okay to take them while you're taking HUMIRA. It's important that you tell your doctor about any other medicines you are taking for other conditions (for example, high blood pressure medicine) before you start taking HUMIRA. You should also tell your doctor about any over-the-counter drugs, painkillers, herbal medicines, and vitamin and mineral supplements you're taking.

What is psoriatic arthritis?

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Approximately 10% of people with psoriasis develop a specific type of psoriatic arthritis. This is an affliction of the joints particularly at the tips of fingers and toes and occasionally in the lumbar joints causing a low backache. Like psoriasis this form of arthritis can naturally wax and wane.

How is HUMIRA different from other medications that treat ankylosing spondylitis?

Questions About HUMIRA and Ankylosing Spondylitis
HUMIRA is a biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug, also called a biologic DMARD, or simply "biologic." Biologics are a class of advanced medications approved for reducing the signs and symptoms of active AS. Other biologic DMARDs include ENBREL® (etanercept) and REMICADE® (infliximab). ENBREL is self-injected and REMICADE requires a visit to a health care professional to administer the medication by intravenous infusion (IV).

How to treat arthritis?

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After diagnosing your pet's arthritis and determining the severity of the disease, your veterinarian will decide which treatment will be most effective in treating her. In recent years, many new medications have made the treatment of arthritis much more promising. Your veterinarian might prescribe steroids and anti-inflammatory drugs to decrease the swelling in joints and make movement easier. Some veterinarians also recommend dietary supplements, which fortify the cartilage in damaged joints.

How is Vioxx different from other arthritis medications?

Frequently Asked Questions About Vioxx
Unlike the traditional NSAIDs - such as Ibuprofen, Naproxen, and Aspirin - Vioxx selectively blocks the COX-2 enzyme, while leaving the COX-1 enzyme alone. This is important because the COX-1 enzyme is essential in the protection of the stomach lining, and blocking it could lead to ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal damage.

What medications are used to treat arthritis?

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There are now more than 100 medications that are used to treat arthritis. However, the most widely used are painkillers. There are also patients who undergo

Can I use HUMIRA if I'm taking other medicines for my rheumatoid arthritis or other conditions?

Questions About HUMIRA and RA
Yes, you can take other medicines if your doctor has prescribed them, or has told you it's okay to take them while you're taking HUMIRA. It's important that you tell your doctor about any other medicines you are taking for other conditions (for example, high blood pressure medicine) before you start taking HUMIRA. You should also tell your doctor about any over-the-counter drugs, painkillers, herbal medicines, and vitamin and mineral supplements you're taking.

What can I do to treat the arthritis in my feet?

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Arthritis is a term used to describe many types of inflammatory conditions of the joint, bone or cartilage. This condition limits range of motion and causes pain that can be treated with Flexstat.

What medications are used to treat ADHD?

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Methylphenidate is the name of the most common medication used to treat ADHD. This is the generic drug contained in prescriptions for Ritalin, Ritalin-SR, Concerta and Metadate. Methylphenidate is also available as a generic medication. Methyphenidate is a Central Nervous System stimulant, or a CNS stimulant. Adderall is another popular medication for ADHD. Adderall is a mixture of four different amphetamine salts. Dexedrine, which is also an amphetamine, is also used to treat ADHD.

Which medications treat alcoholism?

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Three oral medications--disulfiram (Antabuse®), naltrexone (Depade®, ReVia®), and acamprosate (Campral®)--are currently approved to treat alcohol dependence. In addition, an injectable, long-acting form of naltrexone (Vivitrol®) is available. These medications have been shown to help people with dependence reduce their drinking, avoid relapse to heavy drinking, and achieve and maintain abstinence.

When Are Antibiotics Used To Treat Arthritis?

Is Rheumatoid Arthritis A Genetic Disease?
Research has pointed to a possible benefit of using antibiotics for the treatment of some types of arthritis. This article discusses some of the data. The role of antibiotic therapy for the treatment of arthritis is controversial. However there is at least some evidence for effectiveness in two examples. Minocycline, a...
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