Antirheumatic Drugs

Antirheumatic drugs are used to treat rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and gout. They help reduce inflammation, pain and other symptoms of these diseases.

Antirheumatic drugs include:

1. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - ibuprofen, diclofenac, ketoprofen, etc. They reduce pain and inflammation.

2. Painkillers - paracetamol and opioid drugs. They are used to relieve severe pain.

3. Glucocorticoids - prednisolone, methylprednisolone. They suppress the immune system and inflammation.

4. Slow-acting anti-inflammatory drugs (LADs) - methotrexate, sulfasalazine, leflunomide. They slow down the progression of the disease.

5. Biological drugs - tumor necrosis factor inhibitors, interleukin inhibitors. They block the action of substances that stimulate inflammation.

Antirheumatic medications help control symptoms and slow the progression of rheumatic diseases. Their selection and dosage require consultation with a rheumatologist.