Patient Education - Medications

The ACR and ARHP have prepared information for patients about 30 rheumatic diseases and 12 rheumatic conditions, about the caregivers who treat patients with arthritis, and about several common medications used to treat rheumatic diseases.

Information About Medications

This new information for patients describes some of the most common medications being used in rheumatologic care.

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Medication	Date Updated	Author(s)	Language
Azathioprine (Imuran)	2006-06	Michael Cannon	English
Biologics (Enbrel, Humira, Kineret, Remicade)	2004-12	John J. Cush, MD	English
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)	2006-06	Michael Cannon, MD	English
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune, Gengraf)	2006-06	Michael Cannon, MD	English
Gold (Ridaura, Myochrysine, Solganol)	2006-06	Michael Cannon, MD	English
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)	2006-10	Michael Cannon, MD	English
Leflunomide (Arava)	2006-06	Michael Cannon, MD	English
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)	2006-06	Michael Cannon, MD	English
Minocycline (Minocin)	2006-06	Michael Cannon, MD	English
Mycophenolate (Cellcept)	2006-06	Michael Cannon, MD	English
NSAIDs (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Celebrex)	2007-06	members of the ACR Drug Safety Committee	English
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)	2008-06	Michael Cannon, MD	English