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AboutArthritis.com - Rheumatoid Arthritis Related Medications: Ansaid (flurbiprofen), Arava (leflunomide), Arthrotec (diclofenac and misoprostol), Aspirin, Ecotrin (acetylsalicylic acid), Azulfidine (sulfasalazine), Cataflam, Voltaren (diclofenac), Celebrex (celecoxib), Cuprimine, Depen (penicillamine), Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide), Decadron (dexamethasone oral), Deltasone, Liquid Pred (prednisone oral), Dolobid (diflunisal), Enbrel (etanercept), Imuran (azathioprine), Indocin (indomethacin), Lodine (etodolac), Meclomen (meclofenamate), Medrol (methylprednisolone), Myochrysine (aurothiomalate), Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine), Remicade (infliximab), Rheumatrex (methotrexate), Ridaura (auranofin), Solganal (aurothioglucose),
ArthritisCentral - Guide to Rheumatic Medications - Generic Name, Brand Name, Dosage, Side-effects, Comments for:
Analgesics - Aspirin-free Anacin, Aspirin-free Excedrin, Tylenol (acetaminophen); Darvocet, Darvon, Wygesic (propoxyphene hydrochloride); Esgic, Fioricet, Fiorinal, Phrenilin Forte (butalbital/aspirin/acetaminophen/caffeine/codeine); Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin, Vicoprofen, Zydone, (hydrocodone bitartrate, hydrocodone, plus acetaminophen/ibuprofen/hydrochloride); Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride); Dilaudid (hydromorphone hydrochloride); Duragesic patch (fentanyl patch); Oxycontin, Oxy-IR (oxycodone hydrochloride); Percocet (oxycodone hydrochloride plus acetaminophen); Percodan (oxycodone hydrochloride plus oxycodone terephthalate plus aspirin); MS Contin MS IR (morphine sulfate controlled release); Roxicodone; (oxycodone); Stadol NS (butorphanol tartrate nasal spray); Talacen, Talwin, Talwin Nx (pentazocine hydrochloride / acetaminophen / aspirin / naloxone hydrochloride); Tylox (oxycodone / acetaminophen); Ultram (tramadol);
Biologic Agents - Enbrel (etanercept); Remicade (infliximab);
Antianxiety Drugs - BuSpar (buspirone hydrochloride HCl); Tranxene (lorazepate dipotassium); Xanax (alprazolam);
Antidepressants - Celexa (citalopram hydropromide); Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride); Elavil (amitriptyline hydrochloride); Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride); Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride); Remeron (mirtazapine); Serzone (nefazodone hydrochloride); Sinequan (doxepin hydrochloride); Wellbutrin (bupropion hydrochloride); Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride);
Corticosteroids - Aristocort (triamcinolone); Cortef or Hydrocortone (hydrocortisone); Cortone (acetate cortisone); Decadron (dexamethasone); Deltasone (orasone prednisone); Medrol (methylprednisolone); Prelone (prednisolone);
COX-2 Inhibitors - Celebrex (celecoxib); Vioxx (refocoxib);
Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs - Arava (leflunomide); Azulfidine (sulfasalazine); Cuprimine Depen (penicillamine); Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide); Imuran (azathioprine); Myochrysine (gold sodium thiomalate); Neoral Sandimmune (cyclosporin); Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine); Rheumatrex (methotrexate); Ridaura (auranofin); Solganal (aurothioglucose);
Gout Medications - Colbenemid (probenecid plus colchicine); colchicine; Lopurin, Zyloprim (allopurinol);
Hypnotics & Sedatives (sleep medications) - Ambien (zolpidem tartrate); Dalmane (flurazepam hydrochloride); Desyrel (trazodone hydrochloride); Excedrin PM (acetaminophen / diphenhydramine citrate); Halcion (triazolam); ProSom (estazolam); Restoril (temazepam); Sonata (zaleplon); Tylenol PM (acetaminophen / diphenhydramine hydrochloride); Unisom (diphenhydramine hydrochloride);
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs - Advil, Medipren, Motrin, Nuprin, (ibuprofen); Aleve, Anaprox (naproxen sodium); Ansaid (flurbiprofen); Arthrotec which is Voltaren plus Cytotec (diclofenac sodium combined with misoprostol); Cataflam (diclofenac potassium); Clinoril (sulindac); Daypro (oxaprozin); Dolobid (diflunisal); Feldene (piroxicam); Indocin (indomethacin); Lodine (etodolac); Meclomen (meclofenamate sodium); Nalfon (fenoprofen calcium); Naprelan, Naprosyn (naproxen); Orudis, Oruvail, (ketoprofen); Ponstel (mefenamic acid); Relafen (nabumetone); Tolectin (tolmetin sodium); Voltaren (diclofenac sodium);
Osteoporosis Medications - Calcimar, Miacalcin (calcitonin); Evista (raloxifene); Fosamax (alendronate); Premarin, Premphase, Prempro (conjugated estrogens);
Muscle Relaxants - Ativan (lorazepam); Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine); Norflex, Norgesic (orphenadrine citrate); Klonopin (clonazepam); Parafon Forte DSC (chlorzoxazone); Robaxin (methocarbamol); Skelaxin (metaxalone); Soma (carisoprodol); Valium (diazepam); Zanaflex (tizanidine hydrochloride);
Salicylates - Anacin, Ascriptin, Bayer aspirin, Bufferin, Ecotrin, Excedrin (aspirin); Disalcid, Salflex (salsalate); Magan, Mobidin (magnesium salicylate); Trilisate, Tricosal (choline magnesium trisalicylate);
Viscosupplements - Hyalgan (hyaluronan); Synvisc (hylan G-F 20);
ArthritisCentral - Generic Name, Brand Name, Dosage, Side-effects, Comments for: Antianxiety Drugs; Antidepressants; Sedatives & Hypnotics (sleep medications);
Antianxiety Drugs - BuSpar (buspirone hydrochloride HCl); Tranxene (lorazepate dipotassium); Xanax (alprazolam);
Antidepressants - Celexa (citalopram hydropromide); Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride); Elavil (amitriptyline hydrochloride); Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride); Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride); Remeron (mirtazapine); Serzone (nefazodone hydrochloride); Sinequan (doxepin hydrochloride); Wellbutrin (bupropion hydrochloride); Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride);
Hypnotics & Sedatives (sleep medications) - Ambien (zolpidem tartrate); Dalmane (flurazepam hydrochloride); Desyrel (trazodone hydrochloride); Excedrin PM (acetaminophen / diphenhydramine citrate); Halcion (triazolam); ProSom (estazolam); Restoril (temazepam); Sonata (zaleplon); Tylenol PM (acetaminophen / diphenhydramine hydrochloride); Unisom (diphenhydramine hydrochloride);
Muscle Relaxants - Ativan (lorazepam); Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine); Norflex, Norgesic (orphenadrine citrate); Klonopin (clonazepam); Parafon Forte DSC (chlorzoxazone); Robaxin (methocarbamol); Skelaxin (metaxalone); Soma (carisoprodol); Valium (diazepam); Zanaflex (tizanidine hydrochloride);
General Drug Links

AboutArthritis.com Q&A - rheumatoid arthritis and tumor necrosis factor (Enbrel, Remicade and Leflunomide)

ArthritisCentral - Guide to Rheumatic Medications - Generic Name, Brand Name, Dosage, Side-effects, Comments for: Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs, Salicylates, COX-2 Inhibitors; Analgesics; Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs; Biologic Agents; Osteoporosis Medications; Corticosteroids; Viscosupplements; Gout Medications; Muscle Relaxants; Antianxiety Drugs; Antidepressants; Sedatives & Hypnotics (sleep medications);

ArthritisCentral - Treatments - Evoxac (cevimeline) for dry mouth in sjogren's syndrome; Actonel (risedronate) for osteoporosis; COX-1 vs. COX-2 Inhibitors for rheumatoid arthritis; Celebrex (cefecoxib) for rheumatoid arthritis; Vioxx (rofecoxib) for rheumatoid arthritis; Synvisc (hylan G-F 20) for osteoarthritis of the knee; Arava (leflunomide)a methotrexate substitute for rheumatoid arthritis; Tumor Necrosis Factor & Inflammatory Arthritis (TNF); Enbrel (etanercept) for rheumatoid arthritis; Remicade (infliximab) for rheumatoid arthritis; Prosorba Column Tratement for rheumatoid arthritis; Fosamax (alendronate) for osteoporosis; Evista (raloxifene) a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), for osteoporosis; Miacalcin Nasal Spray (calcitonin) an osteoporosis nasal spray alternative to Fosamax or Actonel; Ultram (tramadol) for arthritic pain; Duragesic Patch (fentanyl) for pain medicine through the skin; Oxycontin (oxycodone HCL) for osteoarthritis pain);

Arthritis Research - NSAIDs, COX-1, COX-2, TNF inhibitors, (discoveryhealth.com)

Arthritis Research - nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB and Nuprin), naproxen (Aleve), COX-1, COX-2, Celecoxib (Celebrex), rofecoxib (Vioxx), inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor including etanercept (Enbrel) and infliximab (Remicade), (discoveryhealth.com)

Index Of Medications For Arthritis - cox-2 inhibitors, gout medications, anti-rheumatic medications non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, non-prescription analgesics, prescription analgesics, drug database. includes brand names, generic names, and standard dosages (discoveryhealth.com)

List of Prescription Analgesics -with brand name, generic name and standard dosages (Intellihealth.com)

List of Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medications - with brand name, generic name and standard dosages (Intellihealth.com)

List of Nonprescription Analgesics - with brand name, generic name and standard dosages (Intellihealth.com)

List of Gout Medications - with brand name, generic name and standard dosages (Intellihealth.com)

List of Cox-2 Inhibitors - with brand name, generic name and standard dosages (Intellihealth.com)

List of Anti-Rheumatic Medications - with brand name, generic name and standard dosages (Intellihealth.com)

Mayo Clinic - OTC pain relievers, most differences are subtle (matching the pill to the pain, separating help from hype, safety rules) (mayohealth.org)

OnHealth - Arthritis Drugs Tested Head-to-Head (OnHealth.com)

OnHealth - treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with drug combinations is becoming increasingly common for rheumatoid arthritis that doesn't respond to only one drug (OnHealth.com)

WebMD - On Anti-Inflammatories? You Don't Have to Endure Stomach Upset (WebMD)

 
Steroids

OnHealth - About steroid injections (OnHealth.com)

OnHealth - Corticosteroids (OnHealth.com)

DrMirkin - Cortisone injections into joints (301-942-7900, DrMirkin.com)

Steroid Medications may cause Avascular Necrosis - corticosteroids such as prednisone used to treat diseases in which there is inflammation (such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and vasculitis) may cause loss of blood supply to the bones

The Natural Pharmacist - Corticosteroid Interaction With: calcium, vitamin D, aloe and licorice (used as topical treatments), DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone), chromium (tnp.com)
 
Celebrex

AboutArthritis.com - Doctors Views on Celebrex (page 1, page 2, page 3, page 4, page 5, page 6), Celebrex (celecoxib) details and side effects,

WebMD - Celebrex causes significantly fewer stomach problems than older treatments (WebMD)

 
Prosorba Column

Arthritis Insight - Prosorba Column;

ArthritisCentral - Prosorba Column;

ArthritisWebSite.com Chat Transcript - Prosorba Column and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Fresenius HemoCare, Inc.  the prosorba column blood treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, questions and answers, the treatment (800.909.3872)

OnHealth - People with rheumatoid arthritis that does not respond to treatment may get help from a new device called the Prosorba column that filters out the antibodies causing the joint pain, swelling and stiffness (OnHealth.com)

Prosorba Column - Launched in Europe for Rheumatoid Arthritis (pslgroup.com)

 
Misc Drug Links

ABC News - Cox-2 Inhibitors are better pain killers

IntelliHealth.com - Products such as Ben-Gay or Absorbine Jr., salicylate creams, capsaicin, Zostrix (Intellihealth.com)

Mayo Clinic - thalidomide, new uses for a notorious drug (mayohealth.org)

OnHealth - aspirin maybe be risky for some arthritis patients (OnHealth.com)

The Natural Pharmacist - Acetaminophen Interaction With: milk thistle, coenzyme Q10, methionine, vitamin C (tnp.com)

The Natural Pharmacist - Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Interactions With: folate, vitamin C, cayenne, licorice, colostrum, ginko, vitamin E, arginine, white willow, St. Johns Wort, aortic glycosaminoglycans, bioflavonoids, dong quai, feverfew, fish oil, garlic, ginger, horse chestnut, oligomeric proanthocyanidins, red clover (tnp.com)

The Natural Pharmacist - Penicillamine Interaction With: copper, vitamin B6, zinc, iron (tnp.com)
Drugs and Therapies used to treat Arthritis - Drugs and Therapies used to treat Arthritis (Dr David Gotlieb, South Africa, drdoc@iafrica.com, arthritis.co.za)

NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) - ArthritisWebSite - NSAIDs; ArthritisAbout - NSAIDs;

COX-2 inhibitors - ArthritisCentral - NSAID COX-2 Inhibitors;

celecoxib (Celebrex) - Related info from: AboutArthritis; ArthritisAbout 1; ArthritisAbout 2; ArthritisCentral; ArthritisInsight; drdoc;

rofecoxib (Vioxx ) - Related info from: ArthritisAbout 1; ArthritisAbout 2; ArthritisAbout - Celebrex vs. Vioxx; ArthritisCentral; ArthritisInsight; Dr. Andrew Weil; drdoc;

Arthrotec - Related info from: AboutArthritis; ArthritisAbout 1; ArthritisAbout 2; ArthritisInsight; drdoc;

Meloxicam (Mobic) - Related info from: ArthritisAbout 1; ArthritisAbout 2; ArthritisInsight;

Salicylates - Arthritis.org - Salicylates; ArthritisCentral - Salicylate Drugs;

Aspirin (Anacin, Ascriptin, Bayer, Bufferin, Ecotrin, Excedrin) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

choline magnesium salicyclate (CMT, Tricosal, Trilisate) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

choline salicylate (Arthropan)

magnesium salicylate (Magan, Doan's Pills, Mobidin, Arthritab)

salsalate (Disalcid, Mono-Gesic, Salflex, Salsitab, Amigesic, Anaflex 750, Marthritic)

sodium salicylate

Additional NSAIDS

diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

diflunisal (Dolobid) - Related info from: ArthritisInsight;

etodolac (Lodine) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

fenoprofen (Nalfon) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

flurbiprofen (Ansaid) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

indomethacin (Indocin) - Related info from: AboutArthritis; ArthritisInsight;

meclofenamate (Meclomen) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

oxaprozin (Daypro) - Related info from: AboutArthritis; drdoc; PslGroup;

piroxicam (Feldene)

salsalate (Disalcid, Salflex) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

sulindac (Clinoril) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

tolmetin (Tolectin) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

DMARDs (disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs) - Arthritis.org - DMARDs Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs; Arthritis.org - Biologic Response Modifiers (BRMs); ArthritisCentral - Biologic Agents; ArthritisCentral - DMARDs; ArthritisWebSite - DMARDs; ArthritisAbout - DMARDS/Immunosuppressants (page 1, page2); drdoc; drdoc - Combination DMARD Therapy;

auranofin - oral gold (Ridaura) - Related info from: ArthritisLink; AboutArthritis;

aurothioglucose (Solganal) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

azathioprine (Imuran) - Related info from: AboutArthritis; ArthritisInsight;

cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, Endoxana) - Related info from: ArthritisLink;

cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral) - Related info from: ArthritisLink; drdoc; (Amazon - Autoimmunity, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Cyclosporin A - By Y. Mizushima 1991)

etanercept (Enbrel) - Related info from: AboutArthritis; ArthritisAbout 1; ArthritisAbout 2 (page 1, page 2, page3); ArthritisCentral; ArthritisInsight; drdoc; pslgroup - early medial trials; thedailyapple - for AR and Crohns;

gold sodium thiomalate injections (Myochrysine) - Related info from: ArthritisLink;

hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil) - Related info from: AboutArthritis; AboutArthritis.com Q&A; ArthritisInsight;

infliximab (Remicade) - Related info from: ArthritisLink; AboutArthritis; ArthritisAbout; ArthritisCentral; ArthritisInsight;

methotrexate (Rheumatrex) - Related info from: ArthritisLink; AboutArthritis; ArthritisAbout 1; ArthritisAbout 2; ArthritisInsight; ColoradoHealthNet; drdoc; drdoc - methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis; The Natural Pharmacist - Methotrexate interaction with: folate and white willow;

leflunomide (Arava) - Related info from: ArthritisLink; AboutArthritis; ArthritisAbout 1; ArthritisAbout 2; ArthritisCentral; ArthritisInsight; AboutArthritis.com - Doctors Views on Arava; AboutArthritis.com - Arava details and side effects;

minocycline (Minocin) - Related info from: ArthritisAbout; ArthritisInsight; drdoc 1; drdoc 2;

penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen, Distamine) - Related info from: ArthritisLink; AboutArthritis;

sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) - Related info from: AboutArthritis; ArthritisInsight;

Analgesic Pain Medications - Arthritis.org - Analgesics; ArthritisAbout - Pain Medications/Analgesics; ArthritisCentral - Analgesics; ArthritisInsight - Opiates for the treatment of chronic pain; ArthritisWebSite - Pain Medications;

Analgesics (oral)

acetaminophen (aspirin-free Anacin & Excedrin, Panadol, Tylenol) - Related info from: AboutArthritis; ArthritisAbout;

acetaminophen with codeine (Fioricet, Phenaphen with codeine, Tylenol with codeine)

butalbital (Esgic, Fioricet, Fiorinal, Phrenilin)

butorphanol tartrate nasal spray (Stadol NS)

fentanyl patch (Duragesic patch) - Related info from: ArthritisCentral;

hydrocodone (Vicodin, Vicoprofen, Zydone, Lortab, Lorcet, Norco, Percocet)

hydromorphone hydrochloride (Dilaudid) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Medipren, Nuprin) - Related info from: ArthritisInsight;

ketoprofen (Orudis, Oruvail) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol)

morphine sulfate controlled release (MS Contin, MS IR)

naproxen (Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox, Aleve) - Related info from: AboutArthritis; ArthritisInsight;

oxycodone (Oxycontin, Oxy-IR, Percocet, Percodan, Roxicet, Roxicodone, Tylox) - Related info from: AboutArthritis 1; AboutArthritis 2; ArthritisCentral;

pentazocine (Talacen, Talwin)

propoxyphene hydrochloride (Darvon, Darvocet, PC-Cap, Wygesic) - Related info from: AboutArthritis 1; AboutArthritis 2;

tramadol (Ultram) - Related info from: ArthritisCentral; ArthritisInsight;

Analgesics (creams and salves)

Counterirritants - ArthriCare, Eucalyptamint, Icy Hot and Therapeutic Mineral Ice

Salicylates - Aspercreme, BenGay, Flexall, Mobisyl and Sportscreme

Capsaicin - Capsaicin is available under the product names Zostrix, Zostrix HP, Capzasin-P and others. (Menthacin includes both capsaicin and counterirritants.Menthacin includes both capsaicin and counterirritants)

Corticosteroids - Arthritis.org - Corticoids; ArthritisAbout - Steroids; ArthritisCentral - Corticosteroids; ArthritisWebSite - Corticosteroids; drdoc - Cortisol / Corticosteroids;

cortisone (Cortone Acetate) - Related info from: AboutArthritis (3 pages);

dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

hydrocortisone (Cortef, Hydrocortone) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

methylprednisolone (Medrol) - Related info from: AboutArthritis; AboutArthritis.com Q&A

prednisolone sodium phosphate (Pediapred, Prelone, Deltacortril) - Related info from: ArthritisLink; AboutArthritis;

prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone, Prednicen-M, Sterapred) - Related info from: AboutArthritis; ArthritisInsight; drdoc;

triamcinolone (Aristocort)

Fibromyalgia Medications - Arthritis.org - Fibromyalgia Medications; ArthritisAbout - Fibromyalgia Medications;

Muscle Relaxants - ArthritisCentral - Muscle Relaxants;

chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte DSC)

clonazepam (Klonopin)

cyclobenzaprine (Cycloflex, Flexeril)

diazepam (Valium)

lorazepam (Ativan)

metaxalone (Skelaxin)

methocarbamol (Robaxin, Robaxisal)

tizanidine hydrochloride (Zanaflex)

carisoprodol (Soma)

orphenadrine citrate (Norflex, Norgesic)

Other Fibromyalgia Medications

maprotiline (Ludiomil)

trazodone (Desyrel, Trazon, Trialodine)

temazepam (Restoril

zolpidem (Ambien)

Antidepressants - ArthritisCentral - Antidepressants; ArthritisInsight - Antidepressants for Pain;

amitriptyline hydrochloride (Elavil, Endep) - Related info from: AboutArthritis; ArthritisAbout; ArthritisCentral; ArthritisInsight; drdoc;

bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin)

citalopram hydropromide (Celexa) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

desipramine (Norpramin) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

doxepin hydrochloride (Adapin, Sinequan)

fluvoxamine (Luvox) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

fluoxetine hydrochloride (Prozac) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

imipramine (Tofranil) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

mirtazapine (Remeron)

nefazodone hydrochloride (Serzone)

nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

paroxetine hydrochloride (Paxil) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

sertraline hydrochloride (Zoloft) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

venlafaxine hydrochloride (Effexor) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

Antianxiety Medications - ArthritisCentral - Antianxiety Medications;

alprazolam (Xanax)

buspirone hydrochloride HCl (BuSpar)

clorazepate dipotassium (Tranxene)

Sedatives & Hypnotics (sleep medications) - ArthritisCentral - Sleep Medications;

acetaminophen and diphenhydramine citrate (Excedrin PM)

acetaminophen and diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Tylenol PM)

diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Unisom)

estazolam (ProSom)

flurazepam hydrochloride

temazepam (Restoril)

trazodone hydrochloride

triazolam (Halcion)

zaleplon (Sonata)

zolpidem tartrate (Ambien)

Gout Medications - Arthritis.org - Gout Medications; ArthritisCentral - Gout Medications; ArthritisAbout - Medications for Gout;

allopurinol (Lopurin, Zyloprim, Zyloric) - Related info from: AboutArthritis; ArthritisInsight;

colchicine - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

probenecid and colchicine (ColBenemid, Proben-C, Col-Probenecid)

probenecid (Benemid, Probalan) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

sulfinpyrazone (Anturane) - Related info from: AboutArthritis;

Osteoporosis Medications - Arthritis.org - Osteoporosis Medications; ArthritisCentral - Osteoporosis Medications;

alendronate (Fosamax) - ) - Related info from: AboutArthritis; ArthritisAbout; ArthritisCentral; ArthritisInsight; drdoc;

calcitonin (Calcimar, Miacalcin - injection) - Related info from: AboutArthritis; drdoc;

calcitonin (Miacalcin - nasal spray) - Related info from: ArthritisCentral; ArthritisInsight;

conjugated estrogens (Premphase, Prempro - with progesterone:) (Premarin - without progesterone)

esterified estrogen (Estratab Menest)

raloxifene hydrochloride (Evista) - Related info from: AboutArthritis; ArthritisCentral;

risedronate sodium (Actonel) - Related info from: AboutArthritis; ArthritisCentral;

Viscosupplements (for injection into joints) - Arthritis.org - Viscosupplements; ArthritisCentral - Viscosupplements;

hyaluronan (Hyalgan) - Related info from: ArthritisInsight;

hylan G-F 20 (Synvisc) - Related info from: ArthritisCentral; ArthritisInsight;

Other Medications

sulphasalazine (Salazopyrin) a combination of an antibiotic and aspirin - Related info from: ArthritisInsight; drdoc;

histamine blockers ("H2 blockers") reduce stomach upset caused by NSAIDs by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach. H2 blockers include cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine hydrochloride (Zantac), famotidine (Pepcid) and nizatidine (Axid Pulvules).

proton pump inhibitor drugs reduce stomach upset caused by NSAIDs by reducing the amount of acid produced by the stomach. These drugs include omeprazole (Prilosec) and lansoprazole (Prevacid)

drdoc - Cyclo-oxygenase inhibitors / COX -2 science (Dr David Gotlieb, South Africa, drdoc@iafrica.com, arthritis.co.za)

drdoc - Cytotec / Misoprostol (Dr David Gotlieb, South Africa, drdoc@iafrica.com, arthritis.co.za)

drdoc - Cytotoxic therapy in Rheumatic Disease (Dr David Gotlieb, South Africa, drdoc@iafrica.com, arthritis.co.za)

DrMirkin - Estrogen patches for arthritis (301-942-7900, DrMirkin.com)

drdoc - Tetracyclines (Dr David Gotlieb, South Africa, drdoc@iafrica.com, arthritis.co.za)

drdoc - Immune Suppression in the Rheumatic Diseases (Dr David Gotlieb, South Africa, drdoc@iafrica.com, arthritis.co.za
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