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List of Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis

See what members are saying about RA treatments, the side effects to expect, and the drug basics.

All treatment information is medically reviewed · September 16, 2026

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Avtozma (Tocilizumab-Anoh)

Overview
Avtozma (tocilizumab-anoh) is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response to one…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

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 by…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Immgolis (Golimumab-Sldi) for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Immgolis (golimumab-sldi) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis.

Immgolis Intri (Golimumab-Sldi) for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Immgolis Intri (golimumab-sldi) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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
Lodine…

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…

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 by…

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…

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