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List of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) used for Rheumatoid Arthritis List of biologics used for treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis List of less-commonly used DMARDs for Rheumatoid Arthritis Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications     [table caption="Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) used for RA" width="500" colwidth="20|100|50" colalign="left|left|center|left|right"] US Brand name,Manufacturer,Generic name,Administration method,Dose schedule,Mode of action Arava,Sanofi-Aventis,leflunomide,oral,daily,inhibits a specific mitochondrial enzyme Azulfidine,Pfizer,sulfasalazine,oral,twice a day,immune suppression through IL-1...Continue reading      Make a Comment » Read more

7 Key Facts on Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications

<< Go to more FACTS and INFO on Rheumatoid Arthritis IMPORTANT INFO on RA MEDICATIONS    Click here to print or save 7 Key Facts on RA Medications. 1.  There is wide variation in response rates to current Rheumatoid Arthritis treatments. Medications are effective at reducing symptoms or slowing progression of damage in a minority of patients with moderate...Continue reading      Comments Off on 7 Key Facts on Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications Read more

Efficacy of Xeljanz, Biologics, & DMARDs in Rheumatoid Disease

Kelly Young 44 Comments , , ,
Why should I feel like I failed? I’m not alone We probably agree it’s unfair to say, “patients fail treatments” instead of the reverse, but there is still disappointment. I was optimistic that my Rheumatoid disease would respond to Xeljanz, the new oral DMARD (disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug) from Pfizer. Unfortunately, my joint stiffness and inflammation,...Continue reading      44 Comments » Read more

New Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis: the Research Road

Kelly Young 9 Comments ,
Is there an RA miracle treatment right around the corner? Thanks to my mom and a couple of other RA-news watchers who sent me this news Friday about a so-called “single jab to beat arthritis.” Why do papers love stupid headlines? No, it’s not about “arthritis;” it’s about RA, an ill-named inflammatory disease. It’s not a...Continue reading      9 Comments » Read more

Xeljanz Cost with a Copay Card, Free Samples, Efficacy, & Side Effects: Gathering Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Stories

Kelly Young 135 Comments ,
Please share your experiences with Xeljanz on the comments page here. Patient stories are starting to come in across the blog and I thought this would be more convenient for others searching for answers. Here’s my story. A copay card for the newly approved DMARD, Xeljanz Two years ago, my rheumatologist recommended I “just wait for something...Continue reading      135 Comments » Read more

10 Answers to “When Do I Start a Biologic Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis?”

Kelly Young 44 Comments ,
Patients ask: How do I know it’s time to start a biologic? This question was recently posted on our Facebook page and it’s one most patients ask at some point. Initiating Biologic therapy is a decision that is obviously made together with your doctor. Here are some factors in this important decision.   One important source of information:...Continue reading      44 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Approved by US FDA: Pfizer’s Xeljanz Pill (Tofacitinib)

Kelly Young 35 Comments ,
For over two and a half years, we’ve followed Pfizer’s tofacitinib through clinical trials for FDA approval. Today, the U.S. FDA approved the new drug that will be called Xeljanz. Click here to read the full Pfizer press release for Xeljanz.   The first JAK for Rheumatoid Arthritis approved: “Xeljanz” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced...Continue reading      35 Comments » Read more

Pfizer’s Rheumatoid Arthritis Pill Approved by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Kelly Young 7 Comments ,
Note: Click here to read more about Xeljanz, the first new oral medication for Rheumatoid Arthritis in 10 years, and a short list of questions and answers for patients. Sign up for regular blog updates by email to watch for more updates on this new treatment and others. Pfizer press release about Xeljanz NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pfizer...Continue reading      7 Comments » Read more

The End of the Methotrexate Shortage, Thanks to Pfizer?

Kelly Young 21 Comments ,
Pfizer addresses U.S. methotrexate shortage that hurts RA patients Earlier this year the FDA approved an abbreviated new drug application, securing Pfizer’s right to sell injectable methotrexate in the U.S. Recently, Pfizer says they began shipping to customers. This move by Pfizer addresses an urgent shortage of methotrexate in the U.S. that has affected many Rheumatoid...Continue reading      21 Comments » Read more

Side Effects and Genes: More Evidence for Listening to Patients

Kelly Young 14 Comments , ,
Some readers say medical terms bug them. Wait! Don’t let the weird words in an abstract make your eyes glaze over. Sometimes there’s important stuff there!  You might still get the general idea if you just read “the whatever” when you get to a word you can’t pronounce. Then look up significant words if you...Continue reading      14 Comments » Read more

Why say a patient #FAILS treatment when RA treatments fail patients?

Kelly Young 39 Comments ,
RA patients are brave and optimistic, as I’ve said. I’ve never been around such a hopeful, resilient crowd. We continually adjust because the disease is progressive and persistent. And we repeatedly hope for the best because there is always one more treatment or therapy to try. Rolling with the punches gracefully becomes sport for us. We...Continue reading      39 Comments » Read more

The 10 Fundamentals of Care for Rheumatoid Patients

Kelly Young 17 Comments ,
Click here to download the printable PDF version of this important statement. What would appropriate rheumatological care for RA patients look like? The ACR tells us that the majority of Rheumatoid patients do not receive treatment that follows their recommendations. What are some specific requirements for good rheumatology care for RA patients? “Although the outcome of RA...Continue reading      17 Comments » Read more
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