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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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