Methotrexate is an effective treatment for axSpA

DMARDs are used to treat inflammatory forms of arthritis, such as axSpA.

Discussion on methotrexate and how it is used to treat inflammatory arthritis.

Find out about the myths and misconceptions of methotrexate.

Useful information on self-injecting methotrexate.

Watch this video on how to give yourself an injection of methotrexate.

Sulfasalazine is a medicine used to treat axSpA and other conditions.

Hydroxychloroquine is a medicine used to treat inflammatory arthritis

Leflunomide is a medicine used to treat axSpA

Read about bDMARDS and how they can be used to treat axSpA

How biologics have improved the treatment of axSpA

Biologics are a type of medication that can be prescribed for axSpA.

Adalimumab is a class of medicine called biological disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDS)

Etanercept is one of a group of medicines called biological disease modifying antirheumatic drugs

Upadacitinib is a medicine used to treat symptoms of AxSpA and other inflammatory conditions.

Infliximab helps with blocking natural substances called cytokines found in joints of people suffering from axSpA

Golimumab lessens inflammation, pain symptoms and helps stop further joint damage

Certolizumab lessens inflammation, pain symptoms and helps stop further joint damage

Ixekizumab (Taltz) is a medicine used to treat axSpA

Tofacitinib is a tablet that belongs to a class of medicines called Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors

Secukinumab is used to treat axSpA and minimise joint swelling, pain and stiffness

Pain relievers are often the first medicine your doctor will recommend to help with pain.

NSAIDs reduce inflammation, joint swelling and stiffness.

Opioids are medicines taken to help reduce pain.

Prednisolone and prednisone are man-made glucocorticoids, which are used to treat inflammatory diseases

Corticosteroids are used to treat inflammatory forms of arthritis.

Discussion on the the benefits and side effects of medication.

Discussion about the importance of monitoring side effects