Archive for the ‘ Arthritis ’ Category
AAC recommends FDA to approve HGSI, GSK Benlysta
AAC (Arthritis Advisory Committee) recommends US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to approve HGSI, GSK Benlysta . The Arthritis Advisory Committee of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has voted 13 to 2 to recommend that the FDA approve Human Genome Sciences (HGS) and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Benlysta (belimumab) for the treatment of autoantibody-positive patients [...]
Ectoin Inhalation Solution
Ectoin Inhalation Solution has already shown therapeutic efficacy in the treatment of mild asthma in humans and in animal models of nanoparticle-induced inflammatory reaction in the lungs, allergen induced asthma. Bitop Medical Device Development head Andreas Bilstein said that Ectoin-containing medical devices have already shown very positive effects in different diseases. “We hope that we [...]
Relafen
Relafen (NABUMETONE) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It helps relieve pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Generic nabumetone tablets are available. Canadian Pharmacy Common uses Relafen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is used to relieve the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis (the most common form [...]
Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen (MOTRIN) is used for treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, menstrual cramps, or mild to moderate pain. Canadian Pharmacy Ibuprofen is used for: Treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, menstrual cramps, or mild to moderate pain. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Ibuprofen is an NSAID. Exactly how it works is [...]
Feldene
Feldene (PIROXICAM) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is used to relieve the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis). It is prescribed both for sudden flare-ups and for long-term treatment Canadian Pharmacy Common uses Piroxicam works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain [...]
Didronel
Didronel (ETIDRONATE DISODIUM) treats osteoporosis (thinning of bone) in women after menopause. After menopause, there is an increased rate of bone loss (resorption), and an increased risk of bone fractures. In these patients, didronel has been shown to increase bone density while strengthening bone, and decrease the rate of bone fractures. Didronel is also helpful [...]
Arava
Arava (LEFLUNOMIDE) is used for reducing signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used to improve physical function and to prevent the development of structural damage to the joints. Arava is a pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor. It is thought to work by blocking certain enzymes responsible for abnormal tissue development or growth. Canadian Pharmacy [...]
Benemid
Benemid (PROBENECID) helps your body pass uric acid out through the urine, which lowers the levels of uric acid in the body. Benemid is used to treat gout and gouty arthritis. Probenecid is also sometimes given together with penicillin antibiotics to make them more effective. Probenecid is a uricosuric and a blocking agent of tubular [...]
Arcoxia
Arcoxia belongs to a group of medicines called cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) specific inhibitors. Arcoxia (ETORICOXIB) is approved in over 60 different countries in the world except in the United States where the FDA Food and Drugs Administration still needs some more safety and efficacy related data for its key ingredient Etoricoxib, before clearing the drug for [...]
