arthritis medications 2 Page 1

Learn About Arthritis Medications - 2

...4. Biological Response Modifiers

This class of drugs hit the US market in the late 1990s and they act by stimulating the ability of the immune system to fight disease. Enbrel, Remicade, and Humira are all BRMs which is a new class of drugs.

5. Steroids

Corticosteroids are very potent and they can be used to reduce inflammation and swelling very quickly. However there long term use is not recommended unless absolutely necessary.

6. Analgesics

Are a form of pain medication that plays an important role in the treatment of arthritis. Acetaminophen is one of the safest drugs on the market but it doesn't have anti-inflammatory qualities so it is usually used in conjunction with drugs that do.

Acetaminophen can be purchased under the following names - Tylenol, Anacin, Datril, Panadol, Liquiprin, Phenaphen, Valadol, Darvocet and Tylox. There is little difference in effectiveness or safety between brands.

7. Acupuncture

Although not a conventional medication as there is no pill popping here, it is certainly a treatment that has seen some good results for pain relief. It has been used in China for years and in recent years has made its way to North America.

8. Glucosamine

A natural herbal supplement that has shown some excellent results in arthritis sufferers. It can be used in conjunction with your prescription medications.

More and more new drugs are being developed. There are many waiting in the wings for approval while other older tried and true drugs remain in use.

Arthritis is a disease that's numbers continue to grow each year and research continues to not only find the cause but also to find more effective treatments. Only time will tell what arthritis medications we will see in the future.

Since reading all about arthritis medications, you are now ready to get the best products that are available to you for your particular arthritis. You can tell the difference after reading more about them, and be able to get the best treatment for yourself as well.

Related Articles

Learn About Arthritis Pain Reliever

There is not a significant amount of the amino acid in alfalfa tea. To use alfalfa as herbs for arthritis, place 1 ounce of alfalfa in a pot and cover it with one quart of water. The alfalfa needs to boil for thirty minutes. After the alfalfa has boiled, strain it and drink the quart throughout...

A Guide To Selecting an Arthritis Product

Glucosamine is a dietary supplement that is proving to be a top pick for arthritis pain relief. It has been shown to reduce the deterioration of the joint and to reduce the amount of inflammation. In fact if there is one product you are going to add to your fight against arthritis Glucosamine ...

---