Final PT216 Ch. 6: Musculoskeletal System & Arthritis Drugs

Bone

Provides structure and protection.

Joint

Point where two bones meet.

Muscle

Produces movement through contraction.

Tendon

Connects muscle to bone.

Ligament

Connects bone to bone.

Aspirin

NSAID used for pain, inflammation, and antiplatelet effects.

Ibuprofen

NSAID used for pain and inflammation.

Naproxen

NSAID used for pain and inflammation.

Diclofenac

NSAID used for inflammatory conditions.

Indomethacin

NSAID often used for gout.

Celecoxib

COX-2 selective NSAID.

Methotrexate

First-line DMARD for rheumatoid arthritis.

Sulfasalazine

DMARD used in RA.

Hydroxychloroquine

DMARD with immunomodulating effects.

Leflunomide

DMARD used to slow RA progression.

Etanercept (Enbrel)

Biologic DMARD.

Infliximab (Remicade)

Biologic DMARD.

Adalimumab (Humira)

Biologic DMARD.

Colchicine

Used for acute gout attacks.

Allopurinol

Xanthine oxidase inhibitor for chronic gout.

Febuxostat

Xanthine oxidase inhibitor for gout.

Probenecid

Uricosuric agent for gout.