A patronymic surname meaning son of Robert, from the Welsh given name Robert, meaning bright fame.. Derived from the Germanic elements hrod meaning fame and beraht meaning bright.
The advent of a new class of drugs known as biologics has revolutionized the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). These drugs, which include Cimzia, Enbrel, Humira, Kineret, Orencia, Remicade, Rituxan, and Simponi, must be given via self-injection or intravenous infusion in the doctorâs office or hospital.They also can be expensive and are not always covered by insurance.hese drugs, which include Cimzia, Enbrel, Humira, Kineret, Orencia, Remicade, Rituxan, and Simponi, must be given via self-injection or intravenous infusion in the doctorâs office or hospital. They also can be expensive and are not always covered by insurance.
RA has no cure, but medications can help relieve symptoms. These medications include anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, and drugs that suppress the immune system. Some of the most effective drug treatments are disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), which include TNF-alpha inhibitors. Tumor necrosis factor alpha, or TNF alpha, is a substance that occurs naturally in your body. In RA, the immune system cells that attack the joints create higher levels of TNF alpha. These high levels cause pain and swelling.