Arthritis Articles A-Z
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Drug Interactions With Piroxicam
Drugs that can potentially interact with piroxicam include warfarin and Trexall. This eMedTV Web page explores drug interactions with piroxicam, which can raise your risk of bleeding and reduce the effectiveness of ACE inhibitors and diuretics.
Drug Interactions With Sulindac
This eMedTV resource contains a list of medicines that may cause drug interactions with sulindac, including aspirin, beta blockers, and diuretics. These interactions may lead to decreased effectiveness of the drugs and cause severe side effects.
Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis
As this eMedTV Web page explains, the effects of rheumatoid arthritis can lead to severe bone and joint damage in some people. This article discusses the topic in detail and explains why it's difficult to predict how the disease will affect someone.
Enbrel is a prescription medicine that treats inflammatory conditions of the joints and skin. This eMedTV page explains how Enbrel works, describes when to take the injection, and lists some side effects. Enbral is a common misspelling of Enbrel.
Enbrel is a prescription drug that treats several inflammatory conditions that affect the joints and skin. This eMedTV article explains how Enbrel relieves the symptoms of these conditions, lists side effects, and covers general dosing guidelines.
This eMedTV segment explores Enbrel and depression, explaining that this is a possible side effect of the medication. This page also outlines the potential symptoms of depression and explains what to do if you notice any of these signs.
Heart attacks appear to be a potential side effect of Enbrel. This eMedTV resource explores the connection between Enbrel and heart attacks, describing how heart or blood vessel problems occur in less than 1.5 percent of people taking the drug.
Taking Enbrel during pregnancy is generally considered safe. This eMedTV resource explores this issue in detail, explaining why the FDA categorizes Enbrel as a pregnancy Category B medicine based on the results of in animal studies.
As this eMedTV article explains, the recommended dosage of Enbrel will vary depending on several factors, such as your age and what medical condition you have. This page also highlights some tips for when and how to take the Enbrel injections.
As this eMedTV segment describes, Enbrel can potentially interact with other medicines, such as live vaccines, anakinra, and abatacept. This page explains how these drug interactions with Enbrel can cause problems, such as infections or tumors.
Although it is rare, it is possible to take too much Enbrel. This portion of the eMedTV Web site describes some of the factors that will affect an Enbrel overdose and highlights some of the potential treatment options available.
This eMedTV page discusses potential side effects of Enbrel, including injection site reactions, general weakness, and headaches. This page also covers some of the more serious side effects that need to be reported to your healthcare provider.
This eMedTV resource discusses how Enbrel works to relieve the symptoms of certain inflammatory conditions that affect the joints or skin. This page also explains how the medication is used in children and outlines some of the off-label Enbrel uses.
Enbrel Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at some Enbrel warnings and precautions, such as the potential risk of dangerously low blood counts and the risk of developing certain nervous system conditions. This page also covers who should avoid the drug.
Enbrel is a drug used to reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, plaque psoriasis, and other conditions. This eMedTV page explains how Enbrel works and lists common side effects of the medicine. Enbrell is a common misspelling of Enbrel.
This eMedTV article explains that Enbrel treats certain inflammatory conditions of the joints and skin. This page describes how Enbrel works and explains some of the factors that will determine your dosage. Enbril is a common misspelling of Enbrel.
Enteropathic arthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs in people with an inflammatory bowel disease. This eMedTV resource features a detailed overview of this condition, including information about symptoms it may cause and how they are treated.
| Epidural Catheter (Hip Replacement) |
This media clip explains why an epidural catheter may be used during your procedure.
As this eMedTV page explains, etodolac is a medicine used to reduce pain, swelling, inflammation, and stiffness. This page discusses how etodolac works and describes the factors that may affect your dosage. Etodlac is a common misspelling of etodolac.
Etodolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used to treat arthritis symptoms and general pain. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works and offers more detailed information on its specific uses, overdose symptoms, and more.
This eMedTV article provides a list of common etodolac side effects, including nausea, gas, and diarrhea. Rare side effects, such as anemia or asthma, are also listed, as well as serious side effects that should be reported to a healthcare provider.
Common uses of etodolac include the treatment of various arthritis symptoms and general pain. As this eMedTV article explains, the drug can also be used to reduce pain related to bone, muscle, or tendon injury or inflammation.
This eMedTV Web article offers an overview of etodolac, a drug used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness. This page also discusses some general precautions to be aware of before taking the drug. Etodolak is a common misspelling of etodolac.
Excessive Bone Formation Following Hip Replacement
Extra bone may form after your hip replacement. The information presented in this portion of the eMedTV archives explains the possibility of excessive bone formation following hip replacement surgery and how it may be treated.
Facts about Rheumatoid Arthritis
Flurbiprofen is a prescription drug licensed to relieve rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis symptoms. This eMedTV resource offers more information on this medication and its effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
Typically, flurbiprofen dosing starts at 200 mg daily, taken in several doses throughout the day. This eMedTV article discusses dosing in more detail and offers tips on taking the medication (such as always taking it as prescribed).
There are no foods that cause gout. But this eMedTV page lists some foods that can raise the risk of developing gout (such as liver and other organ meats), and also explains how diet can contribute to gout attacks in people who already have gout.
| Fractures (Total Knee Replacement Risks) |
This multimedia clip explains the risk of fractures associated with total knee replacement.
Fractures and Knee Replacement Surgery
While uncommon, it is possible to fracture bones during or after total knee replacement. The information in this eMedTV page deals with fractures and knee replacement surgery, including possible treatment options, such as a repeat surgery or a bone graft.
Fractures During Hip Replacement Surgery
It is possible -- although rare -- to experience a fracture during a total hip replacement surgery. This eMedTV resource discusses how these things happen and how they are typically treated, such as with repeat surgery or cables.
There may never be a generic adalimumab available because the medication is considered a "biologic." This eMedTV page explains why generic biologics are not manufactured and also warns people about companies claiming to sell so-called generic versions.
This eMedTV article talks about generic Cataflam, which is sold under the name Diclofenac Potassium tablets and is available in one strength. This article covers the drug's uses and lists some of the companies that manufacture it.
This eMedTV article explains that generic Celebrex is currently unavailable, as Celebrex is protected by a patent until 2013. After the patent expires, it is expected that many companies will start to produce a generic version of the drug.
Two forms of generic Daypro are available -- Oxaprozin caplets and Oxaprozin tablets. As this section of the eMedTV library explains, these generic products are manufactured by several drug companies, but are only available in a single strength.
This portion of the eMedTV archives talks about generic Dolobid, which is manufactured by several companies and is sold under the name Diflunisal tablets. This page also lists some strengths in which the drug is available.
This portion of the eMedTV library explains why there may never be a generic Enbrel available. This page also warns that any place claiming to sell a generic version of the drug is selling a product that is unregulated and may be dangerous.
As this section of the eMedTV library explains, generic etodolac products are used for various muscle and joint conditions, and come in a number of strengths, from 200 mg to 500 mg. The generic versions are available in either tablet or capsule form.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, generic ibuprofen is sold under several names, including Ibuprofen tablets, Ibuprofen capsules, and Ibuprofen caplets. This article discusses prescription and non-prescription strengths of generic forms of ibuprofen.
Currently, generic Imuran is available under the names Azathioprine tablets and Azasan tablets. This eMedTV article lists the various strengths of generic Imuran that are available and explains why the FDA assigned the drug an "AB" rating.
Generic indomethacin is now available in a number of different forms. This section of the eMedTV library discusses the generic versions of this drug and lists some of the manufacturers who produce them.
There are currently no generic Kineret products available on the market. As this section of the eMedTV Web site explains, certain laws and rules that generic versions of this medication from being manufactured at this time.
Generic Lodine XL is sold under the name Etodolac Extended-Release tablets. As this portion of the eMedTV Web site explains, generic Lodine XL products are available in a variety of strengths, including 400 mg, 500 mg, and 600 mg.
Generic versions of Mobic are available in three strengths. This selection from the eMedTV archives lists companies that manufacture generic Mobic and explains how the generic version is available in tablet and liquid form.
As this eMedTV article explains, generic nabumetone is sold under the name Nabumetone tablets. This article lists some companies that manufacture the generic version and also lists strengths in which the drug is available.
At this time, there is no generic Naprelan. As this eMedTV page explains, Naprelan is protected by a patent that expires in 2014. This article also warns against buying so-called generic versions of Naprelan until the patent expires.
Generic naproxen is sold under the names Naproxen tablets and Naproxen oral suspension. As this section of the eMedTV library explains, there are also prescription generic naproxen medicines available in several different strengths.
Generic naproxen sodium is sold under the name Naproxen Sodium tablets. As this section of the eMedTV library explains, the generic version is available as either a prescription or over-the-counter drug and comes in three different strengths.
Currently, Orencia is not available in generic form. This article from the eMedTV library explains why generic Orencia products are not allowed to be manufactured and discusses when the medication may be available as a generic.
