Arthritis Forums (Page 74)

My wife has an arthiritic knee and has been advised SYNVISC injections ( 6 ml), to be repeated three times. How effective is the treatment? Moreover does it help regeneration of cartilage tissues. ## Yes, it can help with the regeneration, but like any drug, it depends on the individual, some people get great benefits from it and some do not. ## Thanks for the quick response . Regards ## Very welcome! ## Anti-anxiety,Sedative or may be anti-depressent medicine. ## Sorry, if you are looking for information on a drug with the name Saltopam, then I cannot help you, there is nothing listed under that name. ## Satopam advice was a spam response and not our query at all. Thanks for your interest.

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? ## dr. wants me to take this injections.would like more info on it if possible. I know itcost any where from 1400.00 to 3000.00 thats for 8 shots. thank you ## Can you give me info on imbrel in injections? Is this a dangerous drug? What are some side effects? Thanks Joanne ## The correct name for the drug is actually Enbrel. Here is the link to the monograph with more drug information and side effects:

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rub-on ointment for pain ## Sorry, I can't find anything on this in the drug listings, is an OTC item? ## this has been prescribed for my husband for muscular aches and pains and arthritis ## neuropamax ointment has been very helpful in minimizing severe pain in my hip and thigh. ## I just received Neuropamax via UPS. I had nerve decompression surgery in my left foot in August. I hope it helps my pain. ## where can this neuropamax ointment be purchased. i had a sample from the doctor and it worked.

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Yellow tablet, one side blank and the other has AN 512 ## Just recently, I received an email with a request to identify this med, it wasn't easy to find, but with some careful searching, I did locate its id. This is a med that is not available to the general public via your doctor or pharmacy, this is manufactured for and dispensed only by Veteran's Affairs doctor's, via their hospitals and clinics. This is Salsalate 500mgs, a Salicylate, commonly given for arthritis suffers to help with pain and inflammation. ## I need indentification on a pill that is a yellow round tablet and it has AN 512 imprinted on one side

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Has generic indomethacin ER 75MG been discontinued by Eon labs? Is there another generic manufacturer that makes this drug? ## The database that I use does not list the manufacturer, because it says there are several who make it as a generic, but it does list the 75mg ER as being still available. ## I just picked some up for my wife at Kroger pharmacy. ER 75 mg, mfg: EON LABS. ## Yes, as I said, it is definitely still available. The one by Eon may have been discontinued, but most generics are made by many different manufacturers, so just because one company stops production, that doesn't necessarily mean it isn't available at all anymore.

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## I am having problems when I started taking this drug,now that i am off it it has left severe back problem in which i need help out of bed every morning. ## The problem could actually be caused by your stopping the drug abruptly. Since it reduces inflammation, it might have been reducing it in an area of your spine where you have damage or swelling and then by stopping it, your body is unprepared to regulate that condition on its on, kind of a withdrawal effect, and the pain and inflammation has gotten worse. I would recommend speaking to your doctor so they can check out the problem and see exactly what is causing it.

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My mom is suffering from Osteoarthritis and taking Etoshine for last three weeks, can she continue to take for longer period without any side effect. ## I am suffering from Osteoarthritis and taking Etoshine .How often can i take this pill 90mg in a week?Are there any side effects? ## None of us can advise you on the dosing schedule or how long it should be used. You need to follow your doctors instructions on this. If you aren't certain then call them and ask or ask your pharmacist for advice.

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rarthritis ## New drug I am taking and want to know more!DR ## I started taking it in May of 2007 also. I can only tell you what I have gathered through reading and talking with my Rheumatoloist. According to the literature with the prescription and on line it is indicated in treating certain cancers and rheumatoid conditions. If in doubt why it is being prescribed for you and what to expect, watch for and how it is intended to hopefully help you talk to your doctor. If your doctor doesn't want to take the time to make sure your questions are answered find a new one! I take it for Spondylarthropy. My doctor explained that it is intended to poison the bone marrow. Which in turn would lower my white cell count which is hoped to, also in turn, to slow down the inflamation. There are si...

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Taken to manage Rheumatoid Arthritis ## plaquinil destroyed my father's bone marrow. he took it for 6 yrs unaware of this as a side effect. he now has CHF and has been in and out of the hospital for the past month with 4 units transfused. ## Very sorry to hear that Patricia, unfortunately all medications have side effect risks and sometimes to treat another condition or to get well, we have to take the risk if there are no other options.

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it's an aqua colored capsule with a pill crushing bowl symbol and the numbers 4030 on it ## i dont know what it is. ## INDOMETHACIN (By mouth) Indomethacin (in-doe-METH-a-sin) Treats pain caused by arthritis, gout, bursitis, tendonitis, and other medical problems. This is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

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I have some green capsules with Mylan 2020 on it, what are these? ## A green capsule marked MYLAN 2020 is Piroxicam 20mgs, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory used primarily to relieve the pain and inflammation of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis. Manufacturer: Mylan Pharmaceuticals National Drug Code: 00378-2020 (Discontinued) ## what is this pill used for? ## round white pill, has #512, break line on reverse. nothing else. what is it please ## no its a green capsule what does it do? and what are some side affects ## green capsule with MYLAN2020 what is it for? ## 512 This pill is Acetaminophen 325mgs and Oxycodone 5mgs, a generic for Roxicet, it is a narcotic pain reliever coupled with an anti-inflammatory. Pill Image Click Here ## I found a pale yellow & pale gray capsule wi...

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Found loose in a pocket when I was starting laundry, so no background other than that. Blue & turquoise capsule, imprinted both sides with biocroft 187. Hoping these aren't a generic narcotic, but kinda worried about my 14yo... ## have you tried locating it on google by description or maybe with a pill book from the drug store? Hope this helps! ## This is Ketoprofen 50mgs, this is a generic for Orudis, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, available over the counter for headaches, muscle aches and etc. ## K--Yes, I'd tried everything else I could think of before submitting this request. Verwon--Thank you very much! Now I just need to talk to my son about why he was walking around with a pocketful of Tylenol 3, Vicodin, Ultram, and ketoprofen. The ketoprofen worries me slightly l...

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sl on one side, 391 on other. yellow and oval ## This is actually a fairly old pill, this company has been purchased by Pliva and all of them have kept the same numbers but now say Pliva in place of the SL marking. It is, however, Salsalate 750mgs, a generic for Amigesic and many others. It is a mild pain reliever that can also reduce fever and inflammtion, but it is non-narcotic.

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Blue, round pill with 93 on top and 711 below it. ## I found one of these too, did you receive any information on it? ## this pill is Flurbiprofen ## is it a pain killer? ## This is Flurbiprofen 100mgs, a generic for Ocufen. This is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent. This one is mostly used to prevent inflammation and irritation of the eye, though some doctors may use it for other things as well. This is the same drug class as Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen.

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I have a green capsule that has Z 4029 on it. Can anyone ID this? ## I found these pills in my bathroom cabinet & think that maybe one of my kids were using drugs & wanted to know what they are? ## what type of pills are z4209 & what are they for? ## what is the prescription drug that is green and has the product code on it of Z4029 ## what is the pill called and wat is the side effects and uses for ## This is Indomethacin 25mgs, it is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, prescription only. It is very rough on the stomach, so it can cause stomach pain and nausea, as well as drowsiness and dizziness.

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it is a yellow pill with AN 512 on it ## I would like to know what this pill is. i dont know what it is ## What is this pill? Small yellow tablet w/ AN 512 and blank on the other side. ## These are just popping up all over for some reason, I will copy and paste in my reply to the other post on this same thing: Just recently, I received an email with a request to identify this med, it wasn't easy to find, but with some careful searching, I did locate its id. This is a med that is not available to the general public via your doctor or pharmacy, this is manufactured for and dispensed only by Veteran's Affairs doctor's, via their hospitals and clinics. This is Salsalate 500mgs, a Salicylate, commonly given for arthritis suffers to help with pain and inflammation. Now, if you wou...

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What is an oval white pill marked with 300c? ## This is glucosonate sulfin (sp?). It is 500mg and used to keep joints from getting stiff by providing more of a fluidity for movement. ## I believe the more common name for it is now Glucosamine, often sold in supplements along Chondroitin and sometimes MSM as a joint/flexibility supplement such as Joint Flex, and etc.

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treats arthritis, this maybe the generic name ## I could be wrong about this but I believe Adequin is the brand name. It is an injection used for animals with arthritis. I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think it is prescribed for humans yet. ## Yes, as of this time it is only available for animals, though it does work wonders for dogs with arthritis. ## That's what I hear. I sure could use something like that for my lupus joint pain! I have tried all of the heavy duty things, oxycontin, oxycodone, morphine, dilaudid, demerol, etc. I find myself coming back to the hydrocodone 10/500 or 10/325. I know there are strong medications but I need to be able to take something that works somewhat but doesn't make me totally incompacitated. My mother is 94, with lupus and she has fou...

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Capsule yellow/clear. white granules ## This is Indomethacin Sustained Release 75mgs, a generic for Indocin, this is a Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory. The problem here is that this is an older pill, it was manufactured by Able Labs, who were shut down in May 2005 by the FDA for poor quality control. Some of their meds have no active ingredient, and some had too much, resulting in dangerous amounts in some of their pills and capsules. So your best bet would be to FLUSH this one.

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Vioxx really helped me when I was on it. Do you think they will ever bring it back on the market. Or is there another drug that works as good.I am allergic to Daypro and Cataflam. Any one have any ideals?? ## Is the perscription drug Vioxx now available for consumer purchase? My husband took vioxx and says that it worked better for him then anything he has been on since the recall. ## I haven't found anything that works as well as Vioxx. I am currently taking Mobic but not getting the relief I got from Vioxx. It's short-lived and not as effective. Any news of another promising med for osteoarthritis?

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