List of Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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

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…

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

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

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

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. Orencia…

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

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

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

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

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