List of Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Abrilada (Adalimumab-afzb)

Overview

Abrilada is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), as well as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankyl... read more

Actemra (Tocilizumab)

Overview

Actemra, also known by its drug name, Tocilizumab, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis that h... read more

Acthar Gel (Repository corticotropin hormone)

Overview

Acthar Gel is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat conditions including multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. Acthar Gel is also ... 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 Adv... 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 u... read more

Amjevita (Adalimumab-atto)

Overview
Amjevita is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce signs and symptoms, inhibit disease progression, and improve function in adults with moderately to se... 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, flurbi... read more

Aralen (Chloroquine)

Overview
Aralen is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat malaria. Aralen is also prescribed off-label to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Aralen may be referred to by its d... 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 improv... 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... 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, ca... 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 bon... 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 fro... 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 b... 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 ... 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 disabilit... 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. Azulf... 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, diclof... read more

Celebrex (Celecoxib)

Overview

Celebrex is a prescription medication that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1998 to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is also known by its drug name, Celecoxib. Celebr... 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 na... 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 (alternativ... read more

Cuprimine (Penicillamine)

Overview
Cuprimine is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of severe, active rheumatoid arthritis in people who have not responded to conventional trea... read more

Cytoxan (Cyclophosphamide)

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

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 re... 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 ... 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... read more

Dynacin (Minocycline)

Overview

Dynacin is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) more than 40 years ago for the treatment of infections. Dynacin may be prescribed to help control symptoms and... read more

Enbrel (Etanercept)

Overview
Enbrel, also known by its drug name, Etanercept, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1998 for people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis that ha... read more

Erelzi (Etanercept-szzs)

Overview
Erelzi is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce signs and symptoms, inhibit disease progression, and improve function in people with moderately to seve... 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, psoriati... 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 ... 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, piro... 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 ... read more

Humira (Adalimumab)

Overview
Humira is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. Humira may be prescribed alone or in addition to co... 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 a... 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.... 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 disabilit... read more

Inflectra (Infliximab-dyyb)

Overview
Inflectra is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis in combination with Methotrexate. Infl... 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’... read more

Kevzara (Sarilumab)

Overview
Kevzara is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. Kevzara may be prescribed in cases when... read more

Kineret (Anakinra)

Overview
Kineret is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration
to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults who have not improved on other disease-modifying ant... 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, etodola... read more

Medrol (Methylprednisolone)

Overview

Medrol is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat inflammation. It is also known by its drug name, Methylprednisolone. Medrol is used to control pain, s... read more

Methotrexate

Overview

Methotrexate, sold under the brand names Trexall and Rheumatrex, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1988 for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Methot... read more

Minocin (Minocycline)

Overview
Minocin, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) more than 40 years ago for the treatment of infections. Minocin may be prescribed to help control symptoms and ... read more

Mobic (Meloxicam)

Overview
Mobic is a prescription medication that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) to treat adult rheumatoid arthritis as well as juvenile arthritis in children who weigh at least 60 kil... read more

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, fenopr... read more

Neoral (Cyclosporine)

Overview
Neoral is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in1983 to help prevent organ rejection in people who have received transplants. More recently, Neoral has been us... 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 deve... 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 wi... 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 o... read more

Orencia (Abatacept)

Overview

Orencia, also known by its drug name, Abatacept, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2005. Orencia is approved as second-line treatment in cases of mod... read more

Otrexup (Methotrexate)

Overview
Otrexup is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat certain adults with severe, active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Otrexup may be prescribed in cases where non-st... 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... read more

Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine)

Overview

Plaquenil is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1955. Plaquenil is prescribed to treat inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other ... read more

Prednisone

Overview

Prednisone is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the 1950s. Prednisone is used to control pain, swelling, stiffness and disease progression in rheumatoid... read more

Rasuvo (Methotrexate)

Overview
Rasuvo is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with severe, active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Rasuvo may be prescribed in cases where first-line thera... 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, nabume... read more

Remicade (Infliximab)

Overview
Remicade is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. Remicade may be referred to by its dru... read more

Remsima (Infliximab)

Overview
Remsima is a prescription medication approved by the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of severe, active, progressive rheumatoid arthritis in adults. Remsima is indicated for use in combinat... read more

Renflexis (Infliximab-abda)

Overview
Renflexis is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults. Remsima is indicated for use in combination with M... 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 rheu... 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 t... read more

Rituxan (Rituximab)

Overview
Rituxan, also known by its drug name, Rituximab, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2006. Rituxan is approved for treatment of moderate to severe rheuma... read more

Sandimmune (Cyclosporine)

Overview
Sandimmune is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1983 to help prevent organ rejection in people who have received transplants. More recently, Sandimmune ha... read more

Simponi (Golimumab)

Overview

Simponi, also known by its drug name, Golimumab, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2009 for adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. Simp... read more

Simponi Aria (Golimumab)

Overview
Simponi Aria is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis 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 effect... 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 synoviu... 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... 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 ov... 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 rheu... 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 (fe... 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. Vimo... read more

Voltaren (Diclofenac)

Overview
Voltaren is a prescription medication that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Voltaren ... 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 in... read more