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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an immune-mediated disease that causes persistent inflammation in joints and may affect other organs. It differs from osteoarthritis and needs early assessment when swelling continues.

Plaquenil

Hydroxychloroquine

200 · 400mg

Formulated to alleviate symptoms of autoimmune conditions, intended to support joint health and relieve inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

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Voltaren

Diclofenac

50 · 100mg

Formulated to alleviate pain and to target inflammatory pathways to support the reduction of joint stiffness and swelling.

From$0.36/ tabletView

Celebrex

Celecoxib

100 · 200mg

Indicated for joint inflammation, this treatment is formulated to target pain and designed to mitigate symptoms effectively for better mobility.

From$0.57/ tabletView

Arcoxia

Etoricoxib

60 · 90 · 120mg

Indicated to address chronic pain, developed to relieve inflammation and to support mobility in joints affected by arthritis.

From$0.67/ tabletView

Naprosyn

Naproxen

250 · 500mg

Developed to mitigate musculoskeletal inflammation to relieve discomfort.

From$0.55/ tabletView

Indocin

Indometacin

25 · 50 · 75mg

Indicated to alleviate inflammation and pain to mitigate stiffness associated with arthritis.

From$0.32/ tabletView

Mobic

Meloxicam

7.5 · 15mg

Utilized to alleviate symptoms of osteoarthritis to address joint pain.

From$0.33/ tabletView

Voveran

Diclofenac

50mg

Formulated to alleviate inflammatory pain, utilized to support mobility and to mitigate symptoms of musculoskeletal conditions in adults.

From$0.39/ tabletView

Voveran Sr

Diclofenac

100mg

Designed to address chronic joint pain, indicated to support sustained relief from inflammation and to mitigate physical discomfort throughout the day.

From$0.94/ tabletView

Voltaren Sr

Diclofenac

100mg

Utilized to manage musculoskeletal pain and inflammation, this treatment is indicated to alleviate discomfort associated with chronic joint conditions and improve physical mobility.

From$0.64/ tabletView

Decadron

Dexamethasone

0.5mg

Decadron is indicated for inflammatory conditions to alleviate swelling, utilized to support immune regulation and to target systemic inflammation.

From$0.38/ tabletView

Medrol

Methylprednisolone

4 · 8 · 16mg

Medrol is formulated to address inflammation to alleviate arthritic symptoms, utilized to suppress immune-mediated conditions and to support body-wide inflammatory control.

From$0.48/ tabletView

Feldene

Piroxicam

10 · 20mg

Effective for inflammatory conditions, this NSAID is indicated to mitigate pain and alleviate stiffness associated with rheumatic disorders.

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Voltarol

Diclofenac

100mg

Voltarol is indicated to alleviate inflammation and utilized to manage chronic pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions.

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Naprelan

Naproxen

250 · 500mg

Effective for pain relief, developed to alleviate inflammation.

From$0.66/ tabletView

Orapred

Prednisolone

2.5 · 5 · 10 · 20 · 40mg

Formulated to target inflammatory responses, this therapy is indicated to alleviate symptoms of chronic inflammatory conditions and support immune system management.

From$0.35/ tabletView

Prelone

Prednisolone

5 · 10 · 20 · 40mg

Indicated for inflammatory control, this treatment is developed to alleviate immune responses and support symptom relief in various chronic conditions.

From$0.32/ tabletView

Lodine

Etodolac

200 · 300 · 400mg

Indicated to alleviate pain and inflammation in chronic musculoskeletal conditions to support mobility.

From$0.72/ tabletView

Azulfidine

Sulfasalazine

500mg

Indicated to manage chronic inflammatory conditions to alleviate symptoms and reduce tissue inflammation.

From$0.85/ tabletView

Olumiant

Baricitinib

4mg

Developed to support immune system regulation and to address symptoms of autoimmune conditions.

From$119.00/ tabletView

Arava

Leflunomide

10 · 20mg

Indicated to manage rheumatoid arthritis to mitigate joint damage.

From$1.54/ tabletView

Imuran

Azathioprine

25 · 50mg

Developed to target immune system activity, utilized to mitigate inflammation in autoimmune processes and to support transplant rejection prevention.

From$0.85/ tabletView

Neoral

Ciclosporin

25 · 100mg

This medication is intended to support the immune system and is indicated to alleviate risks associated with organ transplant rejection.

From$4.82/ tabletView

Key takeaways

  • Prolonged morning stiffness, warm swollen joints and a similar pattern on both sides can suggest RA, but no single symptom confirms it.
  • Examination, inflammation markers, rheumatoid factor or anti-CCP antibodies and imaging may support diagnosis; results must be interpreted together.
  • Pain relievers can ease symptoms but do not prevent joint damage; disease-modifying treatment addresses the inflammatory process.

Catalogue matches do not diagnose RA or indicate a safe anti-inflammatory, steroid or immune-modifying regimen.

Which early signs matter?

RA often affects hands, wrists or feet and may cause fatigue or reduced function. Persistent objective swelling matters more than brief aches. Joint patterns, symptom duration and alternatives such as infection, gout or another autoimmune disease shape the assessment.

What are treatments trying to do?

Medicines such as naproxen may reduce pain but carry gastrointestinal, kidney and cardiovascular risks. A rheumatologist selects disease-modifying autoimmune support according to activity, pregnancy plans, infection risk and monitoring needs. Exercise and physiotherapy help preserve movement.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent assessment for a suddenly hot, very painful joint with fever, chest pain, severe breathlessness, new weakness, or fever while taking immune-suppressing treatment.