Temporomandibular arthritis belongs to aseptic inflammation, the more commonly used drugs in clinical treatment include painkillers, glucosamine and glucocorticoid drugs.
1. Painkillers: the main manifestation of temporomandibular arthritis is soreness and pain in the temporomandibular joints, so painkillers can be used, such as ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and opioid painkillers can be given to those who suffer from more severe pain, such as codeine, and so on.
2. Glucosamine: its main effect is to improve the pain and swelling caused by TMJ inflammation, and also promote the repair of articular cartilage.
3. Glucocorticoid drugs: can be given to the temporomandibular joint local injection, can promote the absorption of aseptic inflammation, improve the symptoms caused by temporomandibular arthritis, such as Trimethoprim and so on. Long-term use of hormone drugs will play a role in the body’s growth, development, metabolism and immune function, the use of which should be cautious, and should be used under the guidance of a professional doctor.
It is recommended that patients go to the hospital, complete the auxiliary examination, in order to clarify the condition, the drug needs to be used under the guidance of a professional doctor.