Arthritis is a group of conditions where there is damage caused to the joints of the body. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in people over the age of 55. Treatment options vary depending on the type of arthritis and include physical and occupational therapy, and medications (symptomatic or targeted at the disease process causing the arthritis).
LEFLUNOMIDE (Arava) is the first isoxazol derivative approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Leflunomide was also the first agent for rheumatoid arthritis indicated for both symptomatic improvement and retardation of structural joint damage based on radiographic evidence of its disease modifying activity.
PIROXICAM (Feldene®) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It helps relieves pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
INDOMETHACIN (Indocin®)is used for treating moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is used to treat gout or certain types of bursitis and tendonitis. Indocin treats the symptoms of pain and inflammation. It does not treat the disease that causes those symptoms.
IBUPROFEN (Motrin®) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Motrin is used in adults for relief of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, treatment of menstrual pain, and relief of mild to moderate pain. In children aged 6 months and older it can be given to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain. It is also used to relieve the symptoms of juvenile arthritis.
NAPROXEN (Naprosyn®) is used for treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and juvenile arthritis. It is used to treat tendonitis, bursitis, gout, menstrual cramps, or mild to moderate pain. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Naprosyn treats the symptoms of pain and inflammation. It does not treat the disease that causes those symptoms.
MECLOFENAMATE (meclofenamate sodium) and MEFENAMIC ACID (Ponstel®) are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Meclofenamate helps relieve inflammation and pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Both drugs help relieve mild to moderate pain, including menstrual cramps or premenstrual discomfort.
DICLOFENAC (Voltaren®-XR) is an anti-inflammatory drug. Diclofenac reduces the joint pain, stiffness, inflammation, or swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
DICLOFENAC (Voltaren®-XR) is an anti-inflammatory drug. Diclofenac reduces the joint pain, stiffness, inflammation, or swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
A generic drug (pl. generic drugs, short: generics) is a drug which is produced and distributed without patent protection. A generic must contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation. In most cases, it is considered bioequivalent to the brand name counterpart with respect to pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties. By extension, therefore, generics are assumed to be identical in dose, strength, route of administration, safety, efficacy, and intended use.
Facts about generic drugs
It is the chemical compound that makes up drug.
It is manufactured in strict compliance within th FDA guidelines.
It costs less because they don't have to spend R&D advertising.
It works identical to brand name Drugs to treat a medical condition.
Generic drugs generally cost 30-50% less then the equivalent.
Half of all prescription drugs have generic equivalents.
By asking your pharmacist for generics, you may save a lot.
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