What medications should be taken for rheumatoid arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis can be treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), anti-rheumatic drugs to improve the condition, and glucocorticoids. 1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: such as etoricoxib and meloxicam, which produce anti-inflammatory, analgesic and decongestive effects by inhibiting the activity of cyclooxygenase and reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins. It may produce gastrointestinal discomfort, impaired renal function and other adverse reactions. Allergy to this kind of drugs, gastrointestinal bleeding, severe hepatic impairment is strictly prohibited the use of this drug. 2. Improve the condition of the anti-rheumatic drugs: such as methotrexate, leflunomide, etc., the drug does not have the role of pain relief and anti-inflammatory, but has the effect of improving and slowing down the progress of the disease. May produce gastrointestinal discomfort, myelosuppression, hepatotoxicity and other adverse effects. For severe myelosuppression, severe liver and kidney function impairment, blood system is seriously impaired is prohibited. 3. Glucocorticosteroids: such as methylprednisolone, etc., can rapidly reduce joint pain in the short term, and are used for acute attacks of arthritis, or severe involvement of vital organs. It may produce adverse reactions such as hypertension, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, electrolyte disorders. Severe fungal infections, active gastrointestinal bleeding, and severe osteoporosis are prohibited. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis need to standardize treatment according to their condition, under the guidance of a doctor, and follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication, do not self-medication.