Sarilumab is used to treat inflammatory types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), by binding to IL-6 and preventing it from causing inflammation. It can help suppress an overactive immune system, but can also increase your risk for certain infections.
Type of Arthritis: Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Prednisone
Prednisone is a steroid used to treat inflammatory types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA), ankylosing spondylitis(AS), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), acute gouty arthritis, lupus, and polymyalgia rheumatica. It is a potent and fast-acting anti-inflammatory agent, but can cause stomach upset and long-term use can cause diabetes, weight gain, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and mood changes.
