Abstract

AN OVERVIEW OF TREATMENTS FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Bhavna V. Bohra, Diptesh T. Patil*, Dr. Vanita Kanase, Dr. Pramila Yadav

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common autoimmune disease that can lead to serious functional limitations, joint destruction, extra-articular disease, poor quality of life, and premature death. Even mild inflammation may result in irreversible damage and permanent disability. To overcome it various medical (pharmacological) and non-pharmacological measures-the goal being to control joint inflammation and prevent joint damage and disability.Pharmacological method includes multiple infusion of a chimeric monoclonal, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, DMARDs and other drugs which is given alone or in a combination. Non-pharmacological treatment includes acupuncture, physiotherapy, yoga etc. which is useful for patients.

Keywords: Methotrexate, Sulfasalazine, Leflunomide, Andrographolide, Janus Kinase Inhibitor, DMARDs, NSAIDs.