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Systemic Sclerosis
Medications for Systemic Sclerosis
Other names: Circumscribed Scleroderma; Dermatosclerosis; Morphea
About Systemic Sclerosis: A multisystem disease of unknown aetiology. It is characterised by fibrosis (scarring) of the skin, blood vessels and internal organs. Involvement of lungs, heart, kidneys and the digestive tract is very most common.
Drugs Used to Treat Systemic Sclerosis
The following set of medications have been in some way related to, or utilized in the treatment of this condition.
| Medication name | Rx / OTC | Pregnancy | CSA | Alcohol | Reviews | Rating | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| methotrexate | Rx | X | N | X | 3 reviews | 8.0 | |
Generic title: methotrexate systemic Brand title: Trexall Medication class: antimetabolites, antirheumatics, antipsoriaticsalong with other immunosuppressants For customers: dosage, interactions, For specialists: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information | |||||||
| prednisone | Rx | C | N | 1 inspection | 4.0 | ||
Common title: prednisone systemic Medication course: glucocorticoids For customers: dosage, interactions, For specialists: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information | |||||||
| cyclophosphamideAway Tag | Rx | D | N | Add inspection | 0.0 | ||
Generic title: cyclophosphamide systemic Medication course: alkylating agents For customers: dosage, interactions, For specialists: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information Off-label: Yes | |||||||
| Trexall | Rx | X | N | X | Add inspection | 0.0 | |
Generic title: methotrexate systemic Medication class: antimetabolites, antirheumatics, antipsoriaticsalong with other immunosuppressants For customers: dosage, interactions, and side effects For specialists: Prescribing Information | |||||||
| tocilizumabAway Tag | Rx | C | N | Add inspection | 0.0 | ||
Generic title: tocilizumab systemic Medication course: interleukin inhibitors For customers: dosage, interactions, For specialists: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph Off Label: Yes | |||||||
Themes under Systemic Sclerosis
- Scleroderma (4 medication )
- Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease (2 medication )
Legend
| Rx | Prescription Only |
|---|---|
| OTC | Over the Counter |
| Rx/OTC | Prescription or Over the Counter |
| Away Tag | This drug might not be approved by the FDA for treating this condition. |
| Pregnancy Category | |
|---|---|
| A | sufficient and well-controlled studies have failed to present a risk to the fetus within the first trimester of pregnancy (also there isn`t any evidence of risk in later trimesters). |
| B | Animal reproduction studies have failed to show a risk to the fetus and there are no sufficient and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. |
| C | Animal research studies have demonstrated an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no sufficient and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. |
| D | there was positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. |
| X | Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities or there`s positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and also the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential rewards. |
| N | FDA has not classified this drug. |
| Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Program | |
|---|---|
| N | isn`t at the mercy of the Controlled Substances Act. |
| 1 | Has a high potential for abuse. Has no accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There`s just a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. |
| Two | Has a high potential for abuse. Features a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions or a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Psychotherapy can lead to acute physical or psychological dependency. |
| 3 | includes a potential for abuse less than those in programs 1 and two. Features a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Psychotherapy can lead to physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
| 4 | Has a very low potential for abuse in accordance with those in schedule 3. It`s a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Psychotherapy can lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
| 5 | Has a very low potential for abuse in accordance with those in schedule 4. Features a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Psychotherapy can lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. |
| Infection | |
|---|---|
| X | Interacts with Medication. |
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