Opioid medicines can be used to reduce some types of pain, such as acute pain and chronic pain caused by cancer. H

They are a type of medication called a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug or DMARD for short ...

Biologics are a type of medication that can be prescribed for some forms of inflammatory arthritis ...

Etanercept (brand name Enbrel) is one of a group of medicines called biological disease modifying antirheumatic drugs.

DMARDs are used to treat inflammatory forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

The most commonly used DMARD is methotrexate. It is important to note that the doses...

The biggest breakthrough in rheumatology. They treat the disease rather than numb the symptoms.

Methotrexate is prescribed for a number of patients with rheumatic diseases. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, even..

One of the problems with methotrexate is there are so many misconceptions about it

Methotrexate attracts a lot of bad press due to the fact it is used in very high dosages for cancer treatment.

Methotrexate (brand name Methoblastin or injectable methotrexate (Hospira, Methacord, Methotrexate Accord & Trexject) is a well-established,

Once treatment is started, it is important for patients to maintain close contact with their general practitioner and their rheumatologist

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term condition where the body’s immune system...

Read information about how to safely inject methotrexate, the steps to follow and the equipment you need.

Low dose once weekly methotrexate is the gold standard treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and other immune related diseases.

This webinar by NPS MedicineWise (co-designed with the Australian Rheumatology Association and Arthritis Australia) reinforces the role ...

Leflunomide (brand names Arabloc, Arava) is a medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.

Adalimumab belongs to a class of medicines called biological disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (biological DMARDs or or bDMARDs)

Upadacitinib is a medicine used to treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Baricitinib (brand name Olumiant®) is a tablet that belongs to a class of medicines called Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors.

Rituximab (brand name Mabthera, Mabthera SC, Riximyo, Truxima)) belongs to a new class of medicines called biological disease-modifying...

Tofacitinib (brand name: Xeljanz) belongs to a class of medicines called non-biological disease modifying antirheumatic drugs.

Abatacept (brand name Orencia) belongs to a new class of medicines called biological disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (biological DMARD

Pain relievers are often the first medicine your doctor will recommend to help with pain.

Golimumab belongs to a class of medicines called biological disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (biological DMARDs or bDMARDs).

Corticosteroids are used to treat inflammatory forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Paracetamol is a common pain killer (analgesic). It can also lower raised body temperature (fever). It is used for relief of fever, headache

NSAIDs reduce inflammation, joint swelling and stiffness. They are often used to treat...

Hydroxychloroquine is a medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus.

Sulfasalazine (brand names Pyralin EN, Salazopyrin EN) is a medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases.

Prednisolone and prednisone are hormones that are produced naturally in the body. They are necessary for normal working of the body.

Infliximab belongs to a class of medicines called biological disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (biological DMARDs or bDMARDs).

Tocilizumab (brand name Actemra) belongs to a class of medicines called biological disease modifying antirheumatic drug

Certolizumab (brand name Cimzia) belongs to a lass of medicines called biological disease modifying antirheumatic drugs