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Medications and Drugs for Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis

Are you searching for effective medications to treat 'Psoriatic Arthritis'? This comprehensive guide provides the latest information on medications-both generic and branded-that are essential for 'managing and treating Psoriatic Arthritis'.
Whether you're a healthcare professional or an individual seeking detailed insights, this resource covers dosage options, prices, side effects, and administration guidelines for each medication.
A dedicated FAQ section is available for common drugs to address questions and provide a deeper understanding of Psoriatic Arthritis management options. Remember to consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance and verification of information.

Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a kind of autoimmune inflammatory arthritis, which develops in 30 percent of people with the skin condition of psoriasis.

Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis

Adalimumab



Adalimumab is prescribed to treat autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Apremilast



Apremilast acts by inhibiting the enzyme named phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4).

Brodalumab



Brodalumab is a human monoclonal antibody prescribed to treat moderate-or -severe plaque psoriasis in patients who do not respond to other systemic treatments.

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Celecoxib



Celecoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile arthritis, menstrual pain, and other pain.

Brand Names :
Celedol (200 mg) | Celact -MD | Zecoxib (200 mg) | Orthocel | Orthocell | Celecap | J Flex | Zecoxib | Celcox | Orthocel (200 mg)
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Certolizumab



Certolizumab is a therapeutic monoclonal antibody, prescribed for Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

Diclofenac



Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) prescribed to treat mild-to-moderate musculoskeletal pain.

Brand Names :
Dicol Iv | Inac | Nac | Soludol | Naclo | Nac | Voveran SR | Inac Dt | Diclonac | Agile
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Etoricoxib



Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gouty arthritis.

Brand Names :
Biocoz | Biocoz (120 mg) | Coxet | Coxet (90 mg) | Coxifact | Ebov | Ebov (120 mg) | Ecoxib | Ecoxib (120 mg) | Ecoxib (90 mg)
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Golimumab



Golimumab is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker, prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, moderate to severe ulcerative colitis either alone or with other medications.

Guselkumab



Guselkumab is prescribed along with either systemic treatment or phototherapy (UV light) to treat patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults who do not show improvement only with topical medicines.

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Ibuprofen



Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for mild to moderate pain, inflammation and fever.

Brand Names :
Ibupal | Ibular | Bren | Ibut-200 |   Bar | Fla-4 | Ibuprofen | Tricofen | Tricofen (400 mg) | Avibru
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Infliximab



Infliximab is a monoclonal antibody, prescribed for autoimmune disorders, joint pain, Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis.

Brand Names :
Remicade
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Leflunomide



Leflunomide is a pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor, prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis.

Brand Names :
Rumalef | Lisifen | Lefno (10mg) | Lefra (10mg) | Rumalef (20 mg) | Lefumide (10mg) | Cleft (10mg) | Lisifen (20 mg) | Lefno (20mg) | Lefumide (20 mg)
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Methotrexate



Methotrexate is an antimetabolite, curative in choriocarcinoma (cancer of the tissue that normally would develop into placenta).

Brand Names :
Methotrexate |   Oncotrex | Caditrex | Alltrex | Trex | Throtex | Mtx 2.5mg | Zexate | Remtrex | Cytotrex
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Naproxen



Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for pain, fever, inflammation and stiffness due to various disease conditions.

Brand Names :
Naprosyn | Artagen | Movibon | Naprosyn | Xenar - Cr | Xenobid | Xenobid Gel | Arthopan | Arthopan (500+20) | Naxdom 250
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Secukinumab



Secukinumab is a recombinant human monoclonal antibody which is used in the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis (a type of skin disease with red and scaly patches in parts of the body), and active ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis.

Tildrakizumab-asmn



Tildrakizumab-asmn is an interleukin-23 antagonist which is prescribed for treating adults suffering from moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who may benefit with systemic therapy or phototherapy.

Ustekinumab



Ustekinumab is a monoclonal antibody, prescribed for psoriasis.

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