Question: What are the newest options for treatment of RA?
Answer:
The newest options for the treatment of RA are anti-cytokine regimens. Three preparations (etanercept [Enbrel], infliximab [Remicade], and adalimunmab [Humira]) target TNF-α and one targets IL-1R (anakinra [Kineret]). All of these options are given parenterally and are fairly expensive. Anakinra, although proven efficacious, requires daily injections and has a slower onset of action and is therefore used less frequently.
Reference: Harris ED, Budd RC, Firestein GS, et al (eds): Kelley’s Textbook of Rheumatology, 7th ed. Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders, 2005
November 7th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Oh my.
I hate to admit but being over 40 is really difficult.. not only because of RA but because of several other diseases.
http://over40andfighting.com/home.asp
try those tests there. if not read the articles. that way, it’ll help you realize what other possible sickness you can get when you reach 40 up.
it’s so hard when you don’t take care of your health when you are young…
-Gerald