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Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
is a long-term disease that causes inflammation of the joints between the spinal bones and the joints
between the spine and the pelvis. It eventually causes the affected spinal bones
to join together. The cause of Ankylosing Spondylitis is unknown, but gene problems
seem to play a role.
The disease most frequently
begins between age 20 and 40, but may begin before age 10. It affects more males
than females. Risk factors include a family history of Ankylosing Spondylitis and male gender. About
0.21% of Americans over age 15 are affected.
Your Care at
Ascend SpecialtyRx
Ascend SpecialtyRx
manages patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis based on nationally recognized treatment
guidelines, the most recent information found in peer-reviewed medical literature
and appropriate standards of practice.
Our pharmacy maintains full availability of all needed
medications and medical supplies, and we offer around-the-clock emergency support
and patient counseling, as well as confidential, flexible and on-time delivery options.
Our expert pharmacy team works closely with each patient
and their healthcare providers to help ensure that patients take their medications
as prescribed, and monitor for any side effects from the medications.
We can also provide alternative therapy, whenever appropriate.
Common Drugs for the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Enbrel
Humira
Remicade
Special Considerations for Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients
Patients need additional monitoring and support to
maintain the safe and effective use of their medications.
For example, each month, our pharmacy team may remind patients of the importance
of notifying both their primary care doctor and rheumatologist if treated for an
infection with antibiotics. We might
also ask if the patient experienced any persistent fever; extreme or unusual fatigue; unexplained
or prolonged bruising or bleeding; black, bloody or tarry stools; fever or chills;
redness of the injection site or signs of infection such as sore throat or pale
skin.
Helpful Links
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Spondylitis Association of
America
American College
of Rheumatology
Arthritis Foundation
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