Viscosupplementation is a procedure where a fluid called hyaluronate or hyaluronic acid is injected into a joint. Most viscosupplementation products contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid to help with lubricating the joints to prevent pain from joint friction. Some products, like Cingal®, are a combination of viscosupplementation and a corticosteroid to reduce inflammation and provide stronger. . .
Drug Class: Prescription medication
Ustekinumab
Ustekinumab is used to treat inflammatory types of arthritis, such as psoriatic arthritis (PsA), by blocking inflammatory proteins interleukin-12 and 23 (IL-12, IL-23). It can help suppress an overactive immune system, but can also increase your risk for certain infections. There are biosimilar versions of ustekinumab, which are highly similar versions of the drug which have the. . .
Upadacitinib
Upadacitinib is a DMARD used to treat inflammatory types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and ankylosing spondyloarthritis (AS), by inhibiting an enzyme called Janus kinase which would otherwise trigger numerous inflammatory reactions. It can help suppress an overactive immune system, but can also increase your risk for certain infections.
Tramadol
Tramadol is an alternative treatment option for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee and hip for people who have failed treatment with acetaminophen and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or cannot take these medications.
Tofacitinib
Tofacitinib is a DMARD used to treat inflammatory types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA), by inhibiting an enzyme called Janus kinase (JAK) which would otherwise trigger numerous inflammatory reactions. It can help suppress an overactive immune system, but can also increase your risk for certain infections.
Tocilizumab
Tocilizumab is used to treat inflammatory types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). It works by blocking interleukin-6 (IL-6), a protein which is involved in the body’s inflammatory response. Tocilizumab can help suppress an overactive immune system, but can also increase your risk for certain infections.
Sulfasalazine (SSZ)
SSZ is a DMARD used to treat inflammatory types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). It is also used for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and other immune disorders.
Steroid Injection
Steroid injections are used to help relieve the pain and swelling associated with many types of arthritic conditions, including both inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis. Injecting a steroid in or around the joint is an effective way to locally reduce pain and swelling. You may experience some pain at the injection site. This should go away on its own,. . .
Secukinumab
Secukinumab is used to treat inflammatory types of arthritis, such as psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) by neutralizing interleukin-17 (IL-17), a pro-inflammatory protein. Secukinumab can help suppress an overactive immune system, but can also increase your risk for certain infections.
