There is no optimal therapeutic drug for rheumatism and rheumatoid rheumatism. Commonly used therapeutic drugs are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-rheumatic drugs, glucocorticoid drugs and so on.
1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, which can relieve joint swelling and pain, and the common drugs are celecoxib and indomethacin.
2. Anti-rheumatic drugs: these drugs are the most fundamental and basic drugs for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, and the common traditional drugs include methotrexate, leflunomide, and salicylazosulfapyridine, etc. At present, there are also biologics, such as infliximab and tocilizumab.
3. Glucocorticoid drugs: these drugs have significant effect on improving joint swelling and pain, common drugs are prednisone acetate tablets, methylprednisolone and so on.
The above drugs must be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, and it is recommended that patients go to the rheumatology and immunology department in time for standardized treatment and regular follow-up.