DMARDs are used to treat inflammatory forms of arthritis, such as psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
Read about bDMARDS and how they can be used to treat PsA.
Pain relievers are often the first medicine your doctor will recommend to help with pain.
NSAIDs reduce inflammation, joint swelling and stiffness.
Corticosteroids are used to treat PsA and other forms of inflammatory arthritis
Discussion on methotrexate and how it is used to treat inflammatory arthritis.
Hear about the myths and misconceptions of methotrexate.
Methotrexate is a well-established, effective treatment for PsA.
Use this action plan to help manage your PsA
Useful information on self-injecting methotrexate.
Watch this video on how to give yourself an injection of methotrexate.
Sulfasalazine is a medicine used to treat PsA and other conditions.
Hydroxychloroquine is a medicine used to treat inflammatory arthritis
Leflunomide is a medicine used to treat PsA.
Biologics are a type of medication that can be prescribed for PsA.
Adalimumab is a class of medicine called biological disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDS)
Etanercept is one of a group of medicines called biological disease modifying antirheumatic drugs.
Guselkumab is one of a group of medicines called biological disease modifying antirheumatic drugs.
Infliximab helps with blocking natural substances called cytokines found in joints of people suffering from PsA.
Golimumab lessens inflammation, pain symptoms and helps stop further joint damage
Certolizumab lessens inflammation, pain symptoms and helps stop further joint damage.
Ustekinumab is a medicine used to treat adults with psoriatic arthritis.
Ixekizumab (Taltz) is a medicine used to treat PsA and psoriasis.
Tofacitinib is a tablet that belongs to a class of medicines called Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors
Secukinumab is used to treat PsA and minimise joint swelling, pain and stiffness
Paracetamol is a common pain killer (analgesic).
Opioids are medicines taken to help reduce pain.
Prednisolone and prednisone are man-made glucocorticoids, which are used to treat inflammatory diseases
Discussion on the the benefits and side effects of medication.
Discussion about the importance of monitoring side effects
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