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Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the spine and other parts of the body. It is a type of axial spondyloarthritis in which changes to the spine can be seen on an X-ray.

Indocin

Indometacin

25mg · 50mg · 75mg

Indometacin capsules for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It reduces joint pain by blocking prostaglandin production.

From$0.63/ capsuleView

Voveran Sr

Diclofenac

100mg

Diclofenac tablets for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It reduces inflammation by blocking chemical messengers that cause pain.

From$0.42/ tabletView

Aceclofenac Tablets

Aceclofenac

100mg

Aceclofenac tablets for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. As an NSAID, prolonged use may affect kidney function.

From$0.80/ tabletView

Ansaid

Flurbiprofen

100mg

Flurbiprofen tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It is also available as a topical gel for localised joint pain.

From$22.30/ tubeView

Humira

Adalimumab

20mg / 0.4ml · 40mg / 0.8ml

Adalimumab injectable solution for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. A biologic that blocks TNF-alpha, a molecule that fuels joint inflammation.

From$285.38/ auto-injectorView

Key points

  • Inflammation can cause pain and stiffness, often affecting the lower back, hips or neck.
  • Symptoms may develop gradually and can vary over time.
  • Axial spondyloarthritis includes ankylosing spondylitis and a similar form without X-ray changes.
  • Medicines used for inflammation include anti-inflammatory medicines and biological treatments.

Medicines listed for Ankylosing Spondylitis

The listed products contain Indometacin and Diclofenac, as well as aceclofenac, flurbiprofen and adalimumab. Indometacin, diclofenac, aceclofenac and flurbiprofen are anti-inflammatory medicines. Adalimumab is a biological medicine used for inflammatory conditions including ankylosing spondylitis affecting the spine.

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