RA

• NSAIDS eg Naproxen, Diclofenac
• DMARDS – Sulfasalazine
• Hydroxychloroquine
• Methotrexate + folic acid
• Azathioprine
• Leflunomide
• Steroids – IM and oral
• Biologics – Etanercept or Infliximab with Methotrexate
• B-Cell depleting therapies (Retuximab) +/- Methotrexate

SLE

• NSAIDS
• Hydroxychloroquine
• Azathioprine
• Mycophenalate
• Prednisolone

Osteoporosis

• Calcium
• Vitamin D
• Biphosphonates eg Alendronate, intravenous agents
• (HRT)
• Strontium
• Denosumab

Sarcoidosis

• NSAIDs
• Steroid therapy
• Methotrexate
• Azathioprine

Scleroderma

• Regular exercise to reduce contractures
• Skin care
• DMARDs etc as appropriate

Psoriatic arthritis

• NSAIDS
• DMARDS esp Methotrexate
• Etanercept
• Adalimumab

Reactive arthritis

• NSAIDS
• Local corticosteroid injections
• Sulfasalazine, Methotrexate or Azathioprine may be needed

Ankylosing spondylitis

• NSAIDS
• DMARDS Sulfasalazine and Methotrexate for peripheral joints
• Corticosteroids
• Biologic therapy Infliximab, Etanercept, Adalimumab

Sjogrens Syndrome

• Hydroxychloroquine for arthralgia
• DMARDs
• Topical therapy for eyes/mouth

Polymyalgia rheumatica

• Prednisalone

Vasculitis

• Prednisalone
• Cyclophosphamide
• Azathioprine

Fibromyalgia

• Analgesia
• NSAIDS
• Amitriptyline
• Duloxetine

Gout

• NSAIDS
• Colchicine
• Allopurinol
• Febuoxat

Pseugogout

• NSAIDS
• Intra-articular corticosteroids
• Colchicine

This summary has been compiled by Barbara Hill, physiotherapist