How biologics have improved the treatment of axSpA

Read about bDMARDS and how they can be used to treat 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

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