Do You Have Gout? Watch Out for this Drug

Do You Have Gout? Watch Out for this Drug

Patients with gout and clinicians who treat the disease should be aware of a recent Food and Drug Administration Safety Announcement regarding the drug Febuxostat. Commonly known as Uloric or Adenuric, Febuxostat was initially developed by a Japanese pharmaceutical...
Exploring the Arthritis Today Drug Guide

Exploring the Arthritis Today Drug Guide

It’s not easy to live with arthritis. As time goes on, it becomes necessary to find new ways to deal with painful movements and accomplish daily tasks. The right medications may help slow the disease’s progression while reducing joint damage and other...
Corticosteroids Proven Safer than NSAID to for Gout Patients

Corticosteroids Proven Safer than NSAID to for Gout Patients

For the treatment of inflammation, doctors usually recommend one of two routes: NSAID pain relievers, or corticosteroids. NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in their non-acronymic form, encompass standard painkillers like Ibuprofen and Aspirin. Once...