Methotrexate is one of the oldest and most cost-effective medicines available for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Its also one of the most commonly used RA therapies. Heres what to know about this drug if ...

Rituxan (rituximab) is a brand-name intravenous (IV) infusion prescribed for RA. This article covers topics such as side effects, dosage, and how Rituxan works for RA. Rituxan is a biologic and ...

Methotrexate significantly lowers systolic blood pressure in newly diagnosed RA patients compared to sulfasalazine, potentially reducing cardiovascular risk. The study provides prospective comparative ...

SAN DIEGO — A split dose of methotrexate (MTX) given orally once per week showed significantly higher efficacy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at 16 weeks compared with a single MTX dose ...

Managing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may require trying different medicines to see what works best for you and your symptoms. The approval of Xeljanz has led to changes in how rheumatoid ...

Leflunomide and methotrexate are prescription drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methotrexate is also used to treat certain other conditions, including psoriasis. This article explains the ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of arthritis that is considered an autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease is when your immune system starts attacking your body. It causes pain and swelling in ...

Delaying methotrexate by 1 month to receive the pneumococcal vaccination may not impair disease control or increase joint ...