Rheumatoid Arthritis Specialty Pharmacy
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting joints
Conditions
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is autoimmune disorder and chronic disease of the joints. RA causes the joints to become swollen (inflamed), stiff, and painful. Over time, inflammation may destroy the joint tissues which can limit daily activities and make it hard to walk and/or use the hands. The disease is more common in women than in men, and typically begins between the ages of 40 to 60.
The exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is unknown. RA is an autoimmune disease, meaning the body's natural defense system attacks the joints. Components of the immune system attack the soft tissue that lines the joints (synovial tissue) and can also attack connective tissue in many other parts of the body such as blood vessels and lungs. Eventually cartilage, bone, and ligaments of the joint erode (wear away) which causes deformity, instability, and scarring within the joint. Many factors including genetic predisposition may influence the pattern of the disease. Unknown environmental factors (such as viral infections and cigarette smoking) are also thought to play a role.
The main symptoms of RA include pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints of the hands, wrists, elbows, feet, ankles, knees, or neck. In rare but severe cases the disease may also affect the eyes, lungs, heart, nerves, or blood vessels. The inflamed joints are usually painful and often stiff, especially just after awakening (such stiffness generally lasts for more than 60 minutes) or after prolonged inactivity. Some people feel tired and weak, especially in the early afternoon. Rheumatoid arthritis may cause a loss of appetite with weight loss and a low-grade fever. Sometimes the disease can cause bumps, called nodules, to form over the elbows, knuckles, spine, and lower leg bones.
Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) includes medicine, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Receiving treatment early for the disease may help to control the condition or keep it from getting worse. When treatment with medications are needed, a Rheumatologist may prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids (such as prednisone), disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), as well as other biologic medications.
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Medications
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Actemra
ACTEMRA is a prescription medication used to help patients with several autoimmune diseases including moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. ACTEMRA works to achieve and maintain remission of rheumatoid arthritis, and works by blocking one of the chemical messengers in the body associated with inflammation.
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Cimzia
CIMZIA is a prescription medication called a Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blocker used to treat adults with moderate to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. CIMZIA works to achieve and maintain remission of rheumatoid arthritis & works by blocking one of the chemical messengers in the body associated with inflammation.
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Enbrel
ENBREL is a prescription medication called a Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blocker used to help patients with several autoimmune diseases including moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. ENBREL works to achieve and maintain remission of rheumatoid arthritis & works by blocking one of the chemical messengers in the body associated with inflammation.
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Humira
HUMIRA is a prescription medication called a Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blocker used to help patients with several autoimmune diseases including moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. HUMIRA works to achieve and maintain remission of rheumatoid arthritis & works by blocking one of the chemical messengers in the body associated with inflammation.
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Kevzara
KEVZARA is a prescription medication used to help adult patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. KEVZARA works to achieve and maintain remission of rheumatoid arthritis & works by blocking one of the chemical messengers in the body associated with inflammation.
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Olumiant
OLUMIANT is a prescription medication used to help adult patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. OLUMIANT works to achieve and maintain remission of rheumatoid arthritis & works by blocking one of the chemical messengers in the body associated with inflammation.
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Orencia
ORENCIA is a prescription medication used to help patients with several autoimmune diseases, including adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. ORENCIA works to achieve and maintain remission of rheumatoid arthritis & works by blocking one of the chemical messengers in the body associated with inflammation.
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Rinvoq
RINVOQ is a prescription medication used to help adult patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. RINVOQ works to achieve and maintain remission of rheumatoid arthritis & works by blocking one of the chemical messengers in the body associated with inflammation.
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Simponi
SIMPONI/SIMPONI ARIA is a prescription medication used to help patients with several autoimmune diseases including adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. SIMPONI/SIMPONI ARIA works to achieve and maintain remission of rheumatoid arthritis & works by blocking one of the chemical messengers in the body associated with inflammation.
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Xeljanz
XELJANZ/XELJANZ XR is a prescription medication used to help patients with several autoimmune diseases including adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. XELJANZ/XELJANZ XR works to achieve and maintain remission of rheumatoid arthritis & works by blocking one of the chemical messengers in the body associated with inflammation.
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