List of Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Abrilada (Adalimumab-afzb)

Overview
Abrilada is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. Abrilada is also referred to by its drug name,… read more

Actemra (Tocilizumab)

Overview
Actemra is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response to one or more… read more

Acthar Gel (Repository corticotropin hormone)

Overview
Acthar Gel is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Acthar Gel is also referred to by its drug name, repository corticotropin hormone… read more

Advil (Ibuprofen)

Overview

Advil is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is also known as Ibuprofen (the name of the drug) and Motrin (an additional brand name). Stronger doses of Advil are… read more

Aleve (Naproxen)

Overview

Aleve is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is also known by its drug name, Naproxen. Stronger doses of Naproxen are available by prescription. Aleve is used to… read more

Amjevita (Adalimumab-atto)

Overview
Amjevita is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce signs and symptoms, induce major clinical response, reduce joint damage, and improve physical functioning in… read more

Ansaid (Flurbiprofen)

Overview
Ansaid is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to relieve the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Ansaid may be also referred to by its drug name, flurbiprofen.… read more

Aralen (Chloroquine Phosphate)

Overview
Aralen is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat acute attacks of malaria. Aralen is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Aralen is also… read more

Arava (Leflunomide)

Overview
Arava is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the joint pain, swelling, and stiffness associated with active rheumatoid arthritis. Arava can also improve function… read more

Aristospan (Triamcinolone hexacetonide)

Overview
Aristospan is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Aristospan is also indicated to treat acute gouty arthritis, acute and subacute bursitis,… read more

Arthrodesis

Overview

In cases of advanced rheumatoid arthritis (RA), joints may be destroyed or badly eroded. Medication or corrective surgery may no longer help. In these cases, arthrodesis, or joint fusion surgery, can relieve… read more

Arthroplasty

Overview

Surgery can significantly improve function and relieve pain in cases when rheumatoid arthritis (RA) becomes very severe. Arthroplasty, or joint replacement, involves replacing some or all of the bones in a… read more

Arthrotec (Diclofenac sodium and misoprostol)

Overview
Arthrotec is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis in people who are at risk of developing ulcers from NSAIDs.… read more

Aspirin

Overview
Aspirin is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. Aspirin is sold under the brand name Bayer.

Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is believed… read more

Avsola (Infliximab-axxq)

Overview
Avsola is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults and children with rheumatoid arthritis in combination with methotrexate. Avsola is also indicated to treat… read more

Azasan (Azathioprine)

Overview
Azasan is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help reduce the signs and symptoms of active rheumatoid arthritis. Azasan can reduce joint damage and disability. Azasan… read more

Azulfidine (Sulfasalazine)

Overview
Azulfidine is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat ulcerative colitis. Azulfidine is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Azulfidine can… read more

Cataflam (Diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets)

Overview
Cataflam is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to relieve the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Cataflam is also referred to by its drug name, diclofenac… read more

Celebrex (Celecoxib)

Overview
Celebrex is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)to treat pain, fever, and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Celebrex does not prevent joint damage or slow… read more

Cimzia (Certolizumab pegol)

Overview
Cimzia is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. Cimzia is also referred to by its drug name,… read more

Complementary therapies

Overview

Many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) choose to incorporate non-traditional therapies into their treatment plan. These treatments may be in addition to (complementary) or instead of (alternative)… read more

Cuprimine (Penicillamine)

Overview
Cuprimine is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat people with severe, active rheumatoid arthritis who have failed to respond to conventional therapy. Cuprimine is… read more

Cytoxan (Cyclophosphamide)

The Cytoxan brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Generic alternatives may be available.

Overview

Cytoxan is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat cancer. Cytoxan is…

Daypro (Oxaprozin)

Overview
Daypro is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in adults and children over 6 years old. Daypro may be also referred to… read more

Depen (Penicillamine)

Overview
Depen is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat people with severe, active rheumatoid arthritis who have failed to respond to conventional therapy. Depen is also… read more

Duexis (Ibuprofen and Famotidine)

Overview
Duexis is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to relieve the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and reduce the risk of developing upper gastrointestinal ulcers.… read more

Dynacin (Minocycline)

Overview
Dynacin is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat infections. Dynacin is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Dynacin is also referred to… read more

Enbrel (Etanercept)

Overview
Enbrel is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. Enbrel is also referred to by its drug name, etanercept.

Enbrel is… read more

Erelzi (Etanercept-szzs)

Overview
Erelzi is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Erelzi is also referred to by its drug name, etanercept-szzs.

Erelzi is a biosimilar of… read more

Eticovo (Etanercept-ykro)

Overview
Eticovo is a prescription drug approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat rheumatoid arthritis. It is also indicated to treat polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic… read more

Exercise

Overview

In recent years, many studies have proven that various types of physical activity not only promote general health in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but can actually help manage a variety of RA… read more

Feldene (Piroxicam)

Overview
Feldene is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to relieve the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Feldene may be also referred to by its drug name, piroxicam.… read more

Hulio (Adalimumab-fkjp)

Overview
Hulio is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. Hulio is also indicated to treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis,… read more

Humira (Adalimumab)

Overview
Humira is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat signs and symptoms, induce major clinical response, inhibit the progression of structural damage, and improve… read more

Hyrimoz (Adalimumab-adaz)

Overview
Hyrimoz is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. It is also indicated to treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis,… read more

Ibuprofen

Overview

Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is sold under the brand names Motrin and Advil. Stronger doses of Ibuprofen are available by prescription. Ibuprofen… read more

Imuran (Azathioprine)

Overview
Imuran is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help reduce the signs and symptoms of active rheumatoid arthritis. Imuran can reduce joint damage and disability. Imuran… read more

Inflectra (Infliximab-dyyb)

Overview
Inflectra is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat people with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. Inflectra is indicated for use in… read more

Ixifi (Infliximab-qbtx)

Overview
Ixifi is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat people with rheumatoid arthritis in combination with methotrexate. Ixifi is also indicated to treat Crohn’s disease,… read more

Kevzara (Sarilumab)

Overview
Kevzara is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance… read more

Kineret (Anakinra)

Overview
Kineret is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce the signs and symptoms and slow the progression of structural damage in adults with moderately to severely active… read more

Lodine (Etodolac)

Overview
Lodine is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to manage the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Lodine may also be referred to by its drug name, etodolac.… read more

Medrol (Methylprednisolone)

Overview
Medrol is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Medrol may be prescribed to control acute flare-ups… read more

Methotrexate

Overview
Methotrexate is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat people with severe, active rheumatoid arthritis and polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis who are… read more

Minocin (Minocycline)

Overview
Minocin is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat infections. Minocin is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Minocin is also referred to… read more

Mobic (Meloxicam)

Overview
Mobic is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adults and children over age 2. Mobic is also referred to by its drug name, meloxicam.… read more