Disease Modifying Anti-RheumaticDrugs

Arava

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Leflunomide

Use/Condition: Used to relieve inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis. (Used for other conditions)

Manufacturer: Sanofi-aventis

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Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Auranofin

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Ridaura

Use/Condition: Form of gold used to suppress the inflammatory process. (Used for other conditions)

Manufacturer: Prometheus Laboratories

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Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Aurolate (Injectable Gold)

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Gold Sodium Thiomalate

Use/Condition: Form of gold used to suppress the inflammatory process. (Used for other conditions)

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Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Azulfidine

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Sulfasalazine

Use/Condition: Sulfa drug believed to reduce inflammation and tissue damage. (Used for other conditions)

Manufacturer: Pharmacia and Upjohn (Pfizer)

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Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

CellCept

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Mycophenolate

Use/Condition: Immunosuppressant that decreases the actions of the body's immune system. (Used for other conditions)

Manufacturer: Roche Pharmaceuticals

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Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Cuprimine

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Penicillamine

Use/Condition: Penicillamine is a chelating agent that attaches to other chemicals in the body, which aids in their removal. This drug is also used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis. (Used for other conditions)

Manufacturer: Merck & Co., Inc.

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Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Cyclosporine

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Multiple names depending upon ingredients and manufacturers

Use/Condition: Immunosuppressant that decreases the actions of the body's immune system. (Used for other conditions)

Manufacturer: Multiple Manufacturers

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Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Cytoxan

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Cyclophosphamide

Use/Condition: Immunosuppressant used to treat certain types of cancer, and also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis or severe lupus. (Used for other conditions)

Manufacturer: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

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Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Imuran

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Azathioprine

Use/Condition: Immunosuppressant originally used to treat kidney disease, has also been used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. (Used for other conditions)

Manufacturer: Prometheus Laboratories

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Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Leukeran

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Chlorambucil

Use/Condition: Immunosuppressant originally used to treat cancer, has also been used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. (Used for other conditions)

Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline

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Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Methotrexate

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Multiple names depending upon ingredients and manufacturers

Use/Condition: Methotrexate, originally used to treat cancer, blocks activity of the immune system, reducing inflammation. (Used for other conditions)

Manufacturer: Multiple Manufacturers

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Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Minocin

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Minocycline

Use/Condition: Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic that is used to fight bacteria in the body. (Used for other conditions)

Manufacturer: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

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Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Plaquenil

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Hydroxychloroquine

Use/Condition: Pain reliever used to treat and prevent malaria and also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus. (Used for other conditions)

Manufacturer: Sanofi-aventis

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Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

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