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azathioprine (IMURAN)


DISEASE AND DRUG FAMILY INFORMATION

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Arthritis and Inflammation
At least 31.6 million Americans suffer from some form of arthritis. The three most common types are rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout. Each has a different cause, treatment, and probable outcome.
Salicylates and Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
The salicylates are used to relieve pain and to reduce fever and inflammation. Aspirin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is the most well-known and frequently used salicylate. Other salicylates discussed on this web site are salsalate and choline and magnesium salicylates.

DRUG AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENT PROFILES

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WORST PILLS, BEST PILLS NEWSLETTER ARTICLES

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New Gout Drug Febuxostat (ULORIC) Has Important Drug Interactions: Do Not Use Until 2016
November 2009
The article explains why febuxostat (ULORIC) should not be used because of problems with both its safety and effectivness.