a class of drugs that block the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF); used in cases of rheumatoid arthritis because TNF instigates inflammation of the joints
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anti-tnf compound::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | drug |
| Has types | enbrel, arava, infliximab, leflunomide, remicade, etanercept |
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anti-tnf compound
The first anti-TNF compound, etanercept, was approved by FDA in 1998 to treat rheumatoid arthritis, and then was approved in 2002 to treat psoriatic arthritis.
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