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At SingleCare we believe that feeling better shouldn't be painful. There are over 100 types of arthritis, a condition that causes inflammation of the joints. These treatments can help you avoid a painful flare-up.
SingleCare » Arthritis
3w ago
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Dexamethasone is a member of a drug class called corticosteroids or steroids. Dexamethasone is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat various inflammatory conditions, such as asthma, severe allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and blood disorders.
Dexamethasone is a generic medication and is commonly known by the brand name Decadron. Dexamethasone is available in several formulations, including oral tablets, oral solution (liquid), injections ..read more
SingleCare » Arthritis
1M ago
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Hydroxychloroquine is a prescription drug classified as an oral disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD), which most people commonly use for autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases occur when your immune system is overactive to the point of causing damage to your organs or systems. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves it for treating rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and malaria. Hydroxychloroquine can prevent malaria and serve as prophylactic dosing ..read more
SingleCare » Arthritis
1M ago
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Rinvoq (upadacitinib) is an oral prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2019. Rinvoq is classified in a group of drugs called Janus kinase inhibitors, or JAK inhibitors, and works by decreasing the activity of a specific part of the immune system. Rinvoq is used to treat various autoimmune inflammatory conditions in adults, including:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis
Ulcerative colitis
Crohn’s disease
Ankylosing spondyli ..read more
SingleCare » Arthritis
2M ago
Arthritis is more than just “wear and tear” or a sign of getting older. The term is often used to describe a single health condition, but there are actually more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. The Arthritis Foundation explains that arthritis is actually a term to refer to joint pain or joint disease.
Arthritis-related conditions affect people of all ages to various degrees. For some, symptoms are mild and they come and go. Others experience debilitating pain that makes everyday tasks—such as walking or climbing stairs—a challenge.
There’s no cure for arthritis or eve ..read more
SingleCare » Arthritis
2M ago
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Methotrexate, known by the brand name Trexall, is recognized within a few pharmacologic categories, given its broad use in many medical conditions. It is known as an antineoplastic (chemotherapy) agent, a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD), and an immunosuppressant agent. Methotrexate is available in an oral and injectable formulation, is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, and is a major chemotherapeutic choice for various types of cancer. Methot ..read more
SingleCare » Arthritis
2M ago
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Voltaren, also known as its generic counterpart diclofenac sodium, is a brand-name medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It belongs to the class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and works by blocking certain substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.
Although Voltaren is an effective treatment option for arthritis p ..read more
SingleCare » Arthritis
2M ago
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Another generic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is celecoxib, also known by its brand name Celebrex. This medication can reduce inflammation and pain in the body by targeting the hormones (COX-2 inhibitor) responsible for these symptoms. It is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat autoimmune diseases such as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in those as young as two years old, polyps in the colon, menstrual cramps, osteoarthritis ..read more
SingleCare » Arthritis
6M ago
Methylprednisolone, generic of the brand name Medrol, is a type of corticosteroid. Not only can it improve quality of life, but it can save lives. Methylprednisolone, sometimes referred to by its shortened moniker as a “steroid,” mimics the activity of naturally occurring hormones released by the body’s adrenal gland.
While the benefits of methylprednisolone are well-established, drug interactions with systemic corticosteroids are ubiquitous and can have profound effects if not identified and managed appropriately. Many drug interactions are related to additive adverse reaction profiles ..read more
SingleCare » Arthritis
6M ago
Meloxicam, or brand name Mobic, is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used most often in the management of acute pain, which may arise due to multiple causes. Some approved indications include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. It may be prescribed outside of these indications for its ability to improve symptoms such as pain, stiffness, swelling, and tenderness of the joints. Unlike many other NSAIDs, which are available over-the-counter (OTC), meloxicam is a prescription drug. This limits access to use for more serious short-ter ..read more
SingleCare » Arthritis
6M ago
Is Xeljanz covered by insurance? | How much does Xeljanz cost without insurance? | How to get Xeljanz without insurance
Xeljanz is a brand-name prescription drug that treats inflammatory diseases such as arthritis and ulcerative colitis after other medications don’t work. The FDA has approved the drug to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. Tofacitinib, the active ingredient in Xeljanz, blocks enzymes called cytokines that provoke and regulate the immune system’s inflamma ..read more