List of Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Nalfon (Fenoprofen calcium)

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

Neoral (Cyclosporine)

Overview
Neoral is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat severe, active rheumatoid arthritis when the disease has not adequately responded to methotrexate. Neoral is also… read more

Nutrition

Overview
Everyone feels their best when they consistently eat a healthy, balanced diet. For people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), nutrition can help you combat inflammation, manage your weight, and avoid developing… read more

Occupational therapy

Overview

Occupational therapy is focused on maintaining and improving the ability to engage in daily activities, whether self-care, paid work or leisure pursuits. An occupational therapist can help people with… read more

Olumiant (Baricitinib)

Overview
Olumiant 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

Orencia (Abatacept)

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

Otrexup (Methotrexate)

Overview
Otrexup 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 intolerant… read more

Physical therapy

Overview

From the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to advanced stages of the disease, physical therapy can help delay disability and preserve your quality of life. A physical therapist will focus on your… read more

Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine)

Overview
Plaquenil is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis in adults. Plaquenil can help reduce joint pain and swelling, protect… read more

Prednisone

Overview
Prednisone is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat several conditions including rheumatoid arthritis. Prednisone is used to control pain, swelling, and stiffness… read more

Rasuvo (Methotrexate)

Overview
Rasuvo 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 intolerant… read more

Relafen DS (Nabumetone)

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

Remicade (Infliximab)

Overview
Remicade is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in combination with methotrexate. Remicade is also referred to by its… read more

Renflexis (Infliximab-abda)

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

Rheumatrex (Methotrexate)

Overview

Rheumatrex, also known as Methotrexate (drug name) and Trexall (alternative brand name), is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1988 for treatment of rheumatoid… read more

Rinvoq (Upadacitinib)

Overview

Rinvoq is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults 18 years and older who have not responded to… read more

Rituxan (Rituximab)

Overview
Rituxan 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 TNF… read more

Sandimmune (Cyclosporine)

Overview
Sandimmune is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help prevent organ rejection in people who have received kidney, liver, and heart transplants. Sandimmune is… read more

Simlandi (Adalimumab-Ryvk)

Overview
Simlandi is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA), along with various other chronic autoimmune conditions. Simlandi is a…

Simponi (Golimumab)

Overview
Simponi is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. Simponi is approved to be used in combination with methotrexa… read more

Simponi Aria (Golimumab)

Overview
Simponi Aria is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA ) to treat adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. Simponi Aria is approved to be used in combination with… read more

Supplements

Overview

Like everyone else, people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) feel their best when they receive nutrients such as vitamins and minerals in proper proportions. Due to disease activity and the side effects of… read more

Synovectomy

Overview

The synovium is a very thin layer of cells that lines each joint. In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the synovium can become inflamed, causing overgrowth, pain and swelling. In turn, the inflamed synovium can… read more

Tendon repair

Overview

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can weaken tendons, causing tearing. You may not notice the damage at first, but it can cause pain, numbness, weakness, and joint dysfunction as it worsens. In severe cases, tendons… read more

Tofidence (Tocilizumab-Bavi)

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

Tolectin (Tolmetin sodium)

Overview
Tolectin is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to relieve signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in adults and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children over 2 years… read more

Trexall (Methotrexate)

Overview

Trexall, also known as Methotrexate (drug name) and Rheumatrex (alternative brand name), is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1988 for treatment of rheumatoid… read more

Tylenol (Acetaminophen)

Overview
Tylenol is available over the counter as treatment for minor aches and pains. Tylenol may be referred to by the drug name Acetaminophen.

Tylenol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever… read more

Vimovo (Naproxen and Esomeprazole magnesium)

Overview
Vimovo is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to relieve the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and decrease the risk of developing gastric ulcers. Vimovo may be… read more

Voltaren (Diclofenac)

Overview
Voltaren is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the pain of osteoarthritis in joints amenable to topical treatment (through the skin), such as the knees and… read more

Xeljanz (Tofacitinib)

Overview
Xeljanz 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