Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammatory synovitis, and there is no such thing as a specific drug. Drugs used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as diclofenac, immunosuppressants such as cyclophosphamide, and glucocorticosteroids such as methylprednisolone.
1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: such as diclofenac, etoricoxib, celecoxib, etc., with anti-inflammatory, analgesic and other effects, mainly used to relieve joint swelling and pain and morning stiffness discomfort, but will cause stomach upset and other adverse reactions.
2. Immunosuppressants: such as cyclophosphamide, salazosulfapyridine, etc., which can inhibit the immune system and prevent rheumatoid destruction of bones and joints, thus slowing down disease progression and treating rheumatoid arthritis.
3. Glucocorticosteroids: such as prednisone, methylprednisolone, etc. Glucocorticosteroids have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, not only can quickly control inflammation, relieve pain, there is also an immunosuppressive effect, is the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis of commonly used drugs.
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has no special drugs, patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis are advised to consult a doctor in a timely manner and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment. Drugs should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medication.