Medications - Arthritis and Rheumatology Clinics of Kansas
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Timothy S. Shaver, MD, FACP
Shadi Shahouri, MD, FACP
Melanie Rohr, MD
Maya Estephan, MD
Rawaa Ebrahem, MD
Praveena Gorantla, MD, FACP
Brannon Donovan, MD
Kathleen Dang-Pham, MPA-C
Trinh Hoang, MPA-C
Grace Banach, MPA-C
Sara Seider, APRN
Patients
New Patient Information
Patient Education
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Behcet’s Disease
Calcium Pyrophosphate Disease / Pseudogout
Fibromyalgia
Gout
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Myositis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Polymyalgic Rheumatica / Giant Cell Arteritis
Reactive Arthritis / Inflammatory Bowel Disease Arthritis
Regional Pain Syndromes
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjogren’s Syndrome
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic Sclerosis / Scleroderma
Vasculitis
Laboratory Tests
Medications
Contact
Scheduling an Appointment
Locations
1921 N Webb Rd, Wichita, KS 67206 (ARCK EAST)
13205 W 21st Ct N, Wichita, KS 67235 (ARCK WEST)
Medications
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Medications
Introduction
The decision to start a new medication should not be entered into lightly. It should involve a frank and open discussion with your health care provider regarding the potential risks and benefits of each drug, its side effect profile, other medications being taken concurrently, and history of general health status to ensure each drug is the right choice for each patient. Other alternatives, as well as the risk of not taking the drug and experiencing worsening of the disease activity or irreversible damage from the disease being treated must also be considered. If the potential consequences of not taking a medication are greater than those of taking it, this medication is most likely an appropriate choice for therapy.
The following are various medications that are useful in the treatment of arthritis and autoimmune conditions. While this list is not all-inclusive, it deals with some of the medications most frequently prescribed by providers in this office. While the dosages of the medications mentioned below are those utilized in treating rheumatic diseases, the dosage may differ with the patient’s height, weight, age, and according to the disease being treated. The monitoring recommendations in the following information are simply guidelines utilized by the providers in this practice. Others may choose to utilize additional laboratory studies or to monitor more or less frequently.
Many of the medications discussed in this section may interact with other medications, either increasing or decreasing blood levels, or producing additive or contradictory effects. This often changes the way your medications work. It is, therefore, important that each patient brings an accurate medication list to each visit.
Medication List
To find the medication of interest, first look over the list below. All medications are listed alphabetically, according to the generic name of the drug. In some cases, only classes of drugs are listed, with common examples included. The respective trade names and category of drug in which each medication is discussed is also detailed below.
To see a description of the medication, click on its name in the “Generic Name” column. To see a description of the category and the medications in that category, click on a name in the “Category” column.
Generic Name
Trade Name(s)
Category
Abatacept
Orencia
Biologic Response Modifiers
Adalimumab
Humira
Biologic Response Modifiers
Alendronate
Fosamax
Osteoporosis
Allopurinol
Zyloprim
Miscellaneous
Amodiaquine
Arthron
Antimalarial
Anakinra
Kineret
Biologic Response Modifiers
Antihistamines
Benadryl, Atarax, Vistaril, Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec
Miscellaneous
Azathioprine
Imuran
Immunosuppressive/DMARD
Bromocriptine
Parlodel
Miscellaneous
Calcitonin
Miacalcin
Osteoporosis
Cevimeline
Evoxac
Miscellaneous
Chlorambucil
Leukeran
Immunosuppressive/DMARD
Colchicine
None
Anti-Inflammatory
Corticosteroids
Prednisone, e.g.
Anti-Inflammatory
Cyclophosphamide
Cytoxan
Immunosuppressive/DMARD
Cyclosporine
Neoral, Sandimmune
Immunosuppressive/DMARD
Dapsone
None
Miscellaneous
Etanercept
Enbrel
Biologic Response Modifiers
Gold
Myochrisine, Solganal
Immunosuppressive/DMARD
Hydroxychloroquine
Plaquenil
Antimalarial
Ibandronate
Boniva
Osteoporosis
Infliximab
Remicade
Biologic Response Modifiers
Leflunomide
Arava
Immunosuppressive/DMARD
Methotrexate
Rheumatrex
Immunosuppressive/DMARD
Mycophenolate Mofetil
Cellcept
Immunosuppressive/DMARD
NSAIDs
Motrin, Naprosyn
Anti-Inflammatory
Pilocarpine
Salagen
Miscellaneous
Probenecid
Benemid
Miscellaneous
Quinacrine
Atabrine
Antimalarial
Raloxifene
Evista
Osteoporosis
Risedronate
Actonel
Osteoporosis
Rituximab
Rituxan
Biologic Response Modifiers
Sulfasalazine
Azulfadine
Immunosuppressive/DMARD
Teriparatide
Forteo
Osteoporosis
Thalidomide
Thalomid
Miscellaneous
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole
Bactrim
Miscellaneous
Zoledronic Acid
Zometa
Osteoporosis
Quick Links
New Patients
Scheduling Information
Prescription Information
Referrals & Prior Authorization
Financial Policy
Privacy Notice (PDF)
Non-Discrimination Notice (PDF)
Patient Portal
1921 N. Webb Rd. Wichita, KS 67206
13205 W 21st Ct N, Wichita, KS 67235
Phone: (316) 612-4815
Phone Call Information
After Hours: (316) 895-9224
Mon - Thurs: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Sat - Sun: Closed
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Skip to content
Be Social:
Facebook page opens in new window
(316) 612-4815
Patient Portal
Home
About Us
Rheumatology Information
News
Employment Opportunities
Community Resources
Services
Providers
Timothy S. Shaver, MD, FACP
Shadi Shahouri, MD, FACP
Melanie Rohr, MD
Maya Estephan, MD
Rawaa Ebrahem, MD
Praveena Gorantla, MD, FACP
Brannon Donovan, MD
Kathleen Dang-Pham, MPA-C
Trinh Hoang, MPA-C
Grace Banach, MPA-C
Sara Seider, APRN
Patients
New Patient Information
Patient Education
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Behcet’s Disease
Calcium Pyrophosphate Disease / Pseudogout
Fibromyalgia
Gout
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Myositis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Polymyalgic Rheumatica / Giant Cell Arteritis
Reactive Arthritis / Inflammatory Bowel Disease Arthritis
Regional Pain Syndromes
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjogren’s Syndrome
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic Sclerosis / Scleroderma
Vasculitis
Laboratory Tests
Medications
Contact
Scheduling an Appointment
Locations
1921 N Webb Rd, Wichita, KS 67206 (ARCK EAST)
13205 W 21st Ct N, Wichita, KS 67235 (ARCK WEST)
Medications
You are here:
Home
Patient Education
Medications
Introduction
The decision to start a new medication should not be entered into lightly. It should involve a frank and open discussion with your health care provider regarding the potential risks and benefits of each drug, its side effect profile, other medications being taken concurrently, and history of general health status to ensure each drug is the right choice for each patient. Other alternatives, as well as the risk of not taking the drug and experiencing worsening of the disease activity or irreversible damage from the disease being treated must also be considered. If the potential consequences of not taking a medication are greater than those of taking it, this medication is most likely an appropriate choice for therapy.
The following are various medications that are useful in the treatment of arthritis and autoimmune conditions. While this list is not all-inclusive, it deals with some of the medications most frequently prescribed by providers in this office. While the dosages of the medications mentioned below are those utilized in treating rheumatic diseases, the dosage may differ with the patient’s height, weight, age, and according to the disease being treated. The monitoring recommendations in the following information are simply guidelines utilized by the providers in this practice. Others may choose to utilize additional laboratory studies or to monitor more or less frequently.
Many of the medications discussed in this section may interact with other medications, either increasing or decreasing blood levels, or producing additive or contradictory effects. This often changes the way your medications work. It is, therefore, important that each patient brings an accurate medication list to each visit.
Medication List
To find the medication of interest, first look over the list below. All medications are listed alphabetically, according to the generic name of the drug. In some cases, only classes of drugs are listed, with common examples included. The respective trade names and category of drug in which each medication is discussed is also detailed below.
To see a description of the medication, click on its name in the “Generic Name” column. To see a description of the category and the medications in that category, click on a name in the “Category” column.
Generic Name
Trade Name(s)
Category
Abatacept
Orencia
Biologic Response Modifiers
Adalimumab
Humira
Biologic Response Modifiers
Alendronate
Fosamax
Osteoporosis
Allopurinol
Zyloprim
Miscellaneous
Amodiaquine
Arthron
Antimalarial
Anakinra
Kineret
Biologic Response Modifiers
Antihistamines
Benadryl, Atarax, Vistaril, Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec
Miscellaneous
Azathioprine
Imuran
Immunosuppressive/DMARD
Bromocriptine
Parlodel
Miscellaneous
Calcitonin
Miacalcin
Osteoporosis
Cevimeline
Evoxac
Miscellaneous
Chlorambucil
Leukeran
Immunosuppressive/DMARD
Colchicine
None
Anti-Inflammatory
Corticosteroids
Prednisone, e.g.
Anti-Inflammatory
Cyclophosphamide
Cytoxan
Immunosuppressive/DMARD
Cyclosporine
Neoral, Sandimmune
Immunosuppressive/DMARD
Dapsone
None
Miscellaneous
Etanercept
Enbrel
Biologic Response Modifiers
Gold
Myochrisine, Solganal
Immunosuppressive/DMARD
Hydroxychloroquine
Plaquenil
Antimalarial
Ibandronate
Boniva
Osteoporosis
Infliximab
Remicade
Biologic Response Modifiers
Leflunomide
Arava
Immunosuppressive/DMARD
Methotrexate
Rheumatrex
Immunosuppressive/DMARD
Mycophenolate Mofetil
Cellcept
Immunosuppressive/DMARD
NSAIDs
Motrin, Naprosyn
Anti-Inflammatory
Pilocarpine
Salagen
Miscellaneous
Probenecid
Benemid
Miscellaneous
Quinacrine
Atabrine
Antimalarial
Raloxifene
Evista
Osteoporosis
Risedronate
Actonel
Osteoporosis
Rituximab
Rituxan
Biologic Response Modifiers
Sulfasalazine
Azulfadine
Immunosuppressive/DMARD
Teriparatide
Forteo
Osteoporosis
Thalidomide
Thalomid
Miscellaneous
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole
Bactrim
Miscellaneous
Zoledronic Acid
Zometa
Osteoporosis
Quick Links
New Patients
Scheduling Information
Prescription Information
Referrals & Prior Authorization
Financial Policy
Privacy Notice (PDF)
Non-Discrimination Notice (PDF)
Patient Portal
1921 N. Webb Rd. Wichita, KS 67206
13205 W 21st Ct N, Wichita, KS 67235
Phone: (316) 612-4815
Phone Call Information
After Hours: (316) 895-9224
Mon - Thurs: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Sat - Sun: Closed
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