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FDA Approved Drugs for Rheumatology
Drugs Approved in 2013
Actemra ((ocilizumab); Genentech;
For the treatment of Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Approved May 2013
Ilaris (canakinumab); Novartis;
For the treatment of Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Approved May 2013
Drugs Approved in 2012
Rayos (prednisone) delayed-release tablets; Horizon Pharma;
For the treatment of certain inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, COPD, asthma and psoriatic conditions, Approved July of 2012
Stendra (avanafil); Vivus;
For the treatment of erectile dysfunction, Approved April 2012
Xeljanz (tofacitinib); Pfizer;
For the treatment of moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis, Approved November 2012
Drugs Approved in 2011
Actemra (tocilizumab); Genentech;
For the treatment of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Approved April 2011
Duexis (ibuprofen and famotidine); Horizon Pharma;
For the relief of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and prevention of gastric ulcers, Approved April 2011
Drugs Approved in 2010
Actemra (tocilizumab); Genentech;
For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Approved January 2010
Krystexxa (pegloticase); Savient Pharma;
For the treatment of chronic gout (hyperuricemia), Approved September 2010
Vimovo (naproxen + esomeprazole); AstraZeneca;
For the treatment of arthritis in patients at risk for NSAID-associated ulcers, Approved April 2010
Drugs Approved in 2009
Cimzia (certolizumab pegol); UCB;
For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Approved May of 2009
Colcrys (colchicine); Mutual Pharmaceuticals;
For gout flares and familial Mediterranean fever, Approved October 2009
Pennsaid (diclofenac sodium topical solution); Nuvo Research;
For the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee, Approved November 2009
Simponi (golimumab); Centocor Ortho Biotech;
For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, Approved April 2009
Uloric (febuxostat); Takeda;
For the treatment of chronic hyperuricemia in patients with gout, Approved February 2009
Drugs Approved in 2008
Orencia (abatacept); Bristol-Myers Squibb;
For the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Approved April 2008
Drugs Approved in 2006
Elaprase (idursulfase); Shire Pharmaceuticals;
For the treatmenr of mucopolysaccharidosis II (Hunter Syndrome), Approved July 2006
Drugs Approved in 2005
Orencia (abatacept); Bristol-Myers Squibb;
For the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Approved December 2005
Drugs Approved in 2004
Vioxx (rofecoxib); Merck;
For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Approved April 2002 -- UPDATED: WITHDRAWN OCTOBER 2004
Drugs Approved in 2002
Enbrel (etanercept); Immunex;
For the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, Approved January 2002
Humira (adalimumab); Abbott Laboratories;
For the treatment of moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis, Approved December 2002
Remicade (infliximab); Centocor Ortho Biotech;
Intravenous infusion for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Approved February 2002
Drugs Approved in 2001
Bextra; Pharmacia, Pfizer;
Oral tablet for the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and menstrual pain, Approved November 2001
Kineret; Amgen;
Injectable therapy for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Approved November 2001
Remicade (infliximab); Centocor Ortho Biotech;
For inhibiting the progression of structural damage in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, Approved January 2001
Supartz; Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics;
Joint fluid therapy for treatment of osteoarthritis in the knee, Approved January 2001
Drugs Approved in 2000
Mobic (meloxicam) Tablets; Boehringer Ingelheim;
For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, Approved April 2000
Vivelle (estradiol transdermal system); Novartis;
For the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, Approved August 2000
Drugs Approved in 1999
Lodine XL (etodolac); Wyeth;
Treatment for the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, Approved May 1999
Drugs Approved in 1998
Arava; Hoechst Marion Roussel;
Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Approved September 1998
Lodine XL (etodolac); Wyeth;
Treatment for arthritis, Approved February 1998
Salagen Tablets; MGI Pharma;
Treatment for Sjogren's Syndrome, Approved February 1998
Drugs Approved in 1997
Arthrotec; Searle;
Treatment for arthritis, Approved December 1997
Etodolac; Royce Laboratories;
Generic equivalent of Lodine, Approved December 1997
Etodolac; Royce Laboratories;
Generic equivalent of Lodine, Approved April 1997
Ketoprofen; Schein Pharmaceutical;
Generic equivalent or Oruvail, Approved December 1997
Synvisc, Synvisc-One (Hylan GF 20); Genzyme;
For the treatment of pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, Approved August 1997
Tolmetin Sodium; Teva Pharmaceutical;
Treatment for arthritis, Approved March 1997
Drugs Approved in 1996
Azulfidine EN-tabs Tablets (sulfasalazine delayed release tablets, USP); Pharmacia & Upjohn;
Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, Approved October 1996
Lodine (etodolac); Wyeth;
Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, Approved July 1996
Naprelan (naproxen sodium); Elan Pharmaceuticals, Wyeth;
Treatment for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, Approved January 1996
