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Arthritis Medication
Arthritis medication is considered as part of traditional treatment option for arthritis. Reaction to medications may vary from one person to another that is why different treatment plans are given to each patient. The ideal arthritis drug for middle-aged man with arthritis may not have the same good response to an elderly person.
Side effects and adverse reactions should also be considered before taking the medications especially for chronic pain as arthritis drugs tend to be given for longer period of time, the side effects should be considered especially if the person has other lingering diseases.
The proper arthritis medication should include proper information for the patient and they should be given an active role of making decisions with their physician.
NSAIDs
The most common arthritis medication is the NSAIDs. NSAIDs works by blocking the presence of activity by the enzyme.
NSAIDs medications for arthritis may include:
Ibuprofen
Arthrotec
Clinoril
Dolobid
Ansaid
Feldene
Cataflam
Nalfon
Naproxen
Relafen
Ponstel
Mobic
Daypro
Ketoprofen
Lodine
Meclomen
DMARDS
Aside from NSAIDs, DMARDS or Disease Modifying Anti Rheumatic Drugs are also actively use for treatment of arthritis and in halting the progression of damaging the joints.
This type of drugs is most effective for psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis.
DMARDS medications may include:
Imuran
Arava
Auranofin
Plaquenil
Cytoxan
Minocin
Myochrysine
Leukeran
Analgesics
Another type of medicine to relieve the pain of arthritis is analgesics. Analgesics are used in controlling the pain however; it cannot relieve the inflammation of the joints. The most commonly used of analgesic is acetaminophen.
Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids are drugs which are use to decrease swelling and inflammation. The dosages of these drugs vary depending on the condition of the patient.
Corticosteroids medicines may include:
Cortisone
Prednisone
Hydrocortisone
Betamethasone
Prednisolone
Dexamethasone
Methylprednisolone
Check with your physician before taking any medications as these medicines may have side effects like abdominal upset. Do not also take medicines more than what is prescribed for it might do more harm than relief.
