Arthritis Articles A-Z
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Gradual weight gain isn't a commonly reported side effect with NSAIDs. But this eMedTV segment explains that if you're taking NSAIDs and weight gain occurs rapidly along with swelling or a cough, it could potentially indicate congestive heart failure.
Nausea, diarrhea, and gas are a few common NSAIDs side effects. This eMedTV page also covers serious side effects of NSAIDs (like chest pain and slurred speech) and explains that if you have any of these side effects, you should call 911 right away.
NSAIDs Warnings and Precautions
Among the conditions you should tell your doctor about before taking NSAIDs are asthma and nasal polyps. This eMedTV page also lists other NSAIDs precautions and warnings, such as the risk of a heart attack or stroke in some people taking these drugs.
Orencia is a prescription drug licensed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page describes the effects of Orencia, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists important precautions to be aware of before starting treatment.
At this time, it is not known whether Orencia should be taken while breastfeeding. As this eMedTV article explains, while no human studies have been conducted on Orencia and breastfeeding, the drug was shown to pass through breast milk in rats.
The full risks of using Orencia during pregnancy are not yet known. This eMedTV page offers more information on Orencia and pregnancy, including an explanation of the possible effects that may occur in fetuses exposed to large doses of the drug.
For people who weigh less than 132 pounds, the recommended Orencia dose is 500 mg. This part of the eMedTV archives provides dosing guidelines for other weight groups and includes information on when and how to receive your Orencia dosage.
Medicines that may interact with Orencia include TNF inhibitors, anakinra, and "live" vaccines. This eMedTV page describes what may happen if these drugs are taken together with Orencia and explains how you can help prevent Orencia drug interactions.
Orencia for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Common Orencia side effects may include indigestion, high blood pressure, and infections. This eMedTV Web page lists other common side effects of Orencia and also includes a list of potentially serious side effects that require medical attention.
Orencia is used for treating rheumatoid arthritis in adults. As this eMedTV article explains, however, it can also be used for treating other conditions. "Off-label" Orencia uses may include the treatment of multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, and lupus.
Orencia Warnings and Precautions
You should not take Orencia if you are allergic to any active or inactive components of the drug. This eMedTV page contains other Orencia warnings and precautions, and lists potential side effects or complications to look out for during treatment.
Orencia is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV article describes the effects of the medication and explains how often Orencia is administered. Orensia is a common misspelling of Orencia.
This selection from the eMedTV Web library offers a brief overview of osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis. This page also describes possible treatment options that are available. Ostearthritis is a common misspelling of osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is a type of joint disease often seen in people ages 65 and older. This eMedTV page provides an overview of the condition and includes a link to more detailed information. Osteo artritis is a common misspelling of osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that causes pain and limited movement. This eMedTV Web article provides a brief overview of this disease and offers a link to more detailed information. Osteoarthiritis is a common misspelling of osteoarthritis.
By 2030, about one in five Americans will be at risk of osteoarthritis. This eMedTV page explores this joint disease, listing some of its common symptoms (like joint pain) and prevention tips. Osteoarthitis is a common misspelling of osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is a common joint disease in which cartilage has worn away. This eMedTV article provides detailed information about osteoarthritis, including its common symptoms, how many people it affects, and how it may be treated and prevented.
In an osteoarthritis joint, the breakdown of cartilage can lead to pain, swelling, and other symptoms. This eMedTV article describes the various parts that make up a joint (for example, cartilage and ligaments) and how osteoarthritis affects them.
This part of the eMedTV archives lists some of the drugs used to treat osteoarthritis, such as NSAIDs and corticosteroids, as well as some important things to consider before taking an osteoarthritis medication, such as possible side effects.
No one approach to osteoarthritis prevention is guaranteed to work. But this eMedTV page explains how you can lower your risk of osteoarthritis by knowing your risk factors (such as having joint injuries or being obese) and making lifestyle changes.
Gene therapy, diagnostic tools, and tissue engineering are some current areas of osteoarthritis research. As this eMedTV article explains, this research may help discover new treatment methods or even understand how osteoarthritis can be prevented.
Seventy million Americans will be at risk of osteoarthritis by 2030. This eMedTV page discusses osteoarthritis statistics related to how many women versus men get the disease and how many people receive home healthcare for it, among other things.
Osteoarthritis tends to develop over time, mainly affecting the spine, knees, hands, hips, and neck. This eMedTV Web page provides detailed information about osteoarthritis symptoms, including a discussion of symptoms for each affected body part.
Exercise, pain-relief methods and drugs, and even surgery can be used as part of osteoarthritis treatment. This eMedTV Web page describes in detail these and other treatment options and when each one might be used.
Older people are especially at risk of osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis). This eMedTV page lists some osteoarthritis symptoms (such as limited movement) and treatments. Osteoarthritus is a common misspelling of osteoarthritis.
This eMedTV article discusses osteoarthritis, a joint disease in which cartilage has worn away, allowing bones to rub together. This page covers osteoarthritis symptoms and treatment options. Osteoartritis is a common misspelling of osteoarthritis.
This eMedTV segment outlines some goals of osteoarthritis treatment (such as controlling pain), as well as specific treatment options (like exercise). Osteoartritis pain treatments is a common misspelling and variation of osteoarthritis treatment.
Osteoporosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
This page on the eMedTV Web site explains the link between osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This article also talks about how nutrition, exercise, medications, and other strategies can help prevent and treat osteoporosis in those with RA.
| Other Knee Arthroscopy With Synovectomy Risks |
This multimedia clip describes major complications that can occur with this procedure.
| Other Risks -- Total Knee Replacement |
This multimedia clip introduces major complications with knee replacement surgery.
| Other Total Hip Replacement Risks |
This multimedia video clip describes major complications with hip replacement surgery.
| Overview of Loose Bodies in the Knees |
This interactive video discusses loose bodies in the knee -- what they are and treatment options.
If you have osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, you can use piroxicam to help relieve pain. This eMedTV Web page explains how this prescription medication works and describes its effects. Peroxicam is a common misspelling of piroxicam.
This eMedTV segment provides an overview of piroxicam, a prescription medication used to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This page covers piroxicam side effects, how the drug works, overdose symptoms, and other topics.
Piroxicam is a pain medication used for treating symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV resource explains how piroxicam works and lists common side effects of the drug. Piroxican is a common misspelling of piroxicam.
Ponstel (mefenamic acid) is a drug that is prescribed for the treatment of mild to moderate pain. This eMedTV Web page discusses specific Ponstel uses and also offers general dosing information and a list of potential side effects of this drug.
Doctors generally do not recommend Ponstel during pregnancy because of potential side effects to the fetus. This eMedTV segment discusses Ponstel and pregnancy in detail, and also explains how the FDA's pregnancy category system works.
There are possible side effects of Ponstel, and weight gain is a side effect that is reported rarely. This eMedTV resource explains what rapid weight gain may indicate and offers suggestions for helping with weight loss.
This eMedTV article explains that for people 14 years of age or older, the suggested starting Ponstel dosage is 500 mg to start, followed by 250 mg every six hours. This segment offers several tips and precautions for taking Ponstel.
This eMedTV article contains a list of medications that can potentially cause Ponstel drug interactions, including aspirin, lithium, or methotrexate. Drug interactions may cause side effects such as bleeding or stomach ulcers, among other things.
Ponstel Precautions and Warnings
Do not take Ponstel if you have advanced kidney disease, congestive heart failure, or high blood pressure. This eMedTV page lists more Ponstel precautions and warnings, including a list of possible side effects that may occur while taking this drug.
Common Ponstel side effects may include gas, stomach pain, and nausea. This eMedTV article also lists other less common side effects, as well as problems that should be reported to your healthcare provider immediately.
Precautions and Warnings With Adalimumab
This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at some precautions and warnings with adalimumab, such as those related to an increased risk of lymphoma and skin cancer in those taking the drug. This page also describes who should avoid this medication.
Precautions and Warnings With Allopurinol
Before taking allopurinol, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease. This eMedTV Web page includes other precautions and warnings with allopurinol, including possible side effects and information on who should not take the medication.
Precautions and Warnings With Diclofenac Sodium Extended-Release
As this eMedTV page explains, people taking diclofenac sodium extended-release can sometimes suffer kidney or liver damage. This page lists other precautions and warnings with diclofenac sodium extended-release (like potential drug interactions).
Precautions and Warnings With Etodolac
Do not take etodolac if you are having or have recently had coronary bypass graft surgery. This eMedTV page contains more precautions and warnings with etodolac, including other people who should not take the drug and possible side effects.
Precautions and Warnings With Indomethacin
If you are taking indomethacin, it's important not to take the drug with other NSAIDs. This eMedTV Web page discusses other precautions and warnings for indomethacin users, and looks at who should not take the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Nabumetone
Before taking nabumetone, you should tell your healthcare provider if you smoke or have asthma. This eMedTV page covers other precautions and warnings with nabumetone, including the possibility of side effects like liver damage or serious rash.
Precautions and Warnings With Naprelan
People taking Naprelan can experience liver damage. This eMedTV page lists several more precautions and warnings with Naprelan, such as things to tell your healthcare provider before taking it, as well as who should not be taking this drug at all.
Precautions and Warnings With Piroxicam
This eMedTV article talks about several precautions and warnings with piroxicam, such as possible drug interactions and side effects. This page also provides a list of things to tell your doctor before taking piroxicam, such as whether you smoke.
Precautions and Warnings With Sulindac
Renal stones are a rare but possible side effect of sulindac. This eMedTV Web page offers more precautions and warnings with sulindac, including other potential side effects that may develop and information on who should not take the medicine.
Preparing for Knee Replacement Surgery
This eMedTV Web page discusses some things to consider as you prepare for knee replacement surgery, such as when you should stop eating and drinking. This page also offers helpful information on what to discuss with your healthcare provider.
Piroxicam is a prescription drug used to treat pain and inflammation due to arthritis. This eMedTV article covers piroxicam uses in more detail, explains how the drug works, and describes its effects. Proxicam is a common misspelling of piroxicam.
As this eMedTV Web article explains, Remicade is a medicine prescribed to treat several inflammatory conditions. This page also discusses what to tell your doctor before starting the medication. Ramicade is a common misspelling of Remicade.
Reactive arthritis is most common in men between the ages of 20 and 40. This eMedTV page further describes this type of arthritis, which occurs in response to an infection in the body. Reactive arthris is a common misspelling of reactive arthritis.
Reactive arthritis develops in response to an infection in the body. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed look at this form of arthritis, including information on its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and more.
As this eMedTV segment explains, there is no single test can determine if a person has reactive arthritis. When making a reactive arthritis diagnosis, your doctor will take several factors into account, such as your medical history and test results.
Reactive Arthritis Information
Muscle aches, joint pain, and fever are possible indications of reactive arthritis. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of these and other reactive arthritis symptoms and signs, including information on how long they typically last.
Options for managing reactive arthritis include exercise, antibiotics, and NSAIDs, among other things. This eMedTV page takes a look at reactive arthritis treatment, including information on the specialists who may take part in your treatment plan.
