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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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