Mode of action – anti-inflammatory, analgetic, antipyretic. The mechanism of action connected with the blockade of cyclooxygenase, which leads to disruption of metabolism of arachidonic acid and reducing concentrations of GHGs. Suppresses exudative and proliferative processes in the inflammation, reduces the concentration of bradykinin and histamine, but also increases the threshold of sensitivity of pain receptors.
Arthritis
Arthritis is an inflammation of one or more joints (arthritis), where the joints swell and become hot by touch, the skin underneath is red, a person experiences pain and limitation of movement. Arthritis can be of traumatic, infectious and degenerative origin.
Development of arthritis can be caused by various diseases.
Typical symptoms of arthritis are pain, swelling, morning stiffness in joints and / or spine, the skin over the joint may be hot by touch, the joints may progressively deform.
Treatment of arthritis is aimed at:
- reducing symptoms of the disease
- recovery of metabolism in a joint
- maximum possible preservation of function of affected joints
Treatment of arthritis is to:
- eliminate the main causes of arthritis
- treat the disease caused by arthritis
There are:
- comprehensive treatment of arthritis
- long
- term treatment of arthritis
- systematic treatment of arthritis
Treatment of arthritis should include both methods of influence on the recovery processes in cartilage, and methods of influence on the organism as a whole. Methods of treatment:
- non
- pharmacological treatment of arthritis
- pharmacological treatment of arthritis
- Surgical treatment of arthritis
Pharmacological treatment of arthritis includes:
- reducing the load on the joints (weight loss)
- selection of orthopedic shoes with soft soles and fixed heel, use instep, knee, walking sticks
- physiotherapy
- physiotherapy (heat therapies, ultrasound, magnetic therapy, laser therapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, massage, Electro muscle stimulation)
- getting rid of bad habits (smoking, excessive consumption of coffee)
Ponstel
Ponstel belongs to a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. It is recommended to take in moderate pain as well as menstrual pain.
Indocin
This drug belongs to a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAID). It is recommended to treat such symptoms as inflammation, pain and fever. This medication possesses the same effect as naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve) and ibuprofen (Motrin).
Imuran
Imuran is prescribed together with other pills to prevent kidney transplant rejection. It may also be recommended to cure the symptoms of active rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatrex
Generally, Rheumatrex is an antimetabolite that acts by blocking an enzyme needed for cell growth and by suppressing the immune system. By blocking the enzyme, it slows the growth of certain cells of the body, especially cells that reproduce quickly, such as bone marrow cells, skin cells and cancer cells.
Naprosyn
Naprosyn is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is used to relieve the stiffness, inflammation, swelling and joint pain which are associated with ankylosing spondylitis (spinal arthritis), juvenile arthritis, bursitis, acute gout, tendinitis, osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis), rheumatoid arthritis.
Mobic
Mobic is considered to be a popular drug that is classified as NSAID. It is often recommended to treat fever, stiffness, osteoarthritis, pain, tenderness, inflammation, arthritis, dysmenorrhea. Mobic intensifies sensitivity to sunlight, it may cause severe burning.
Feldene
Has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effect. Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins.
Celebrex
Celebrex is a combination which belongs to the group of coxibs. It is taken to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms, acute pain, as well as for reduction of the number of polyps of the colon and rectum in people with family adenomatous polyposis. A few words about how Celebrex works.
Arcoxia
Arcoxia belongs to the type of drugs called NSAIDs. Selective COX-2 inhibitor, it is used to block the formation of prostaglandins. This remedy provides antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory effect.
Motrin
Motrin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory remedy which is sold in both nonprescription and prescription forms. This pill can be prescribed for adults to cure the osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis It is prescribed to treat menstrual pain. It provides relief in case of mild and moderate pain.
Arava
Arava is used in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for regulating the symptoms of the desease as well ass structural damage of the bones prevention. Arava gives a boost to the physical function of the joints. In case you miss your Arava dose you should take the missed dose as soon as you remember to.