anti-tnf compound

Noun
  1. 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 (synset 102727891)
    is a type of: drug - a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
    subtypes:
    • enbrel, etanercept - a genetically engineered anti-TNF compound (trade name Enbrel) consisting of receptors that bind TNF; it is injected twice a week in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
    • infliximab, remicade - an anti-TNF compound (trade name Remicade) consisting of an antibody directed against TNF; it is given intravenously at one-month to three-month intervals; used in treatment of regional enteritis and rheumatoid arthritis
    • arava, leflunomide - an anti-TNF compound (trade name Arava) that is given orally; can slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis by slowing the proliferation of white blood cells which reduces inflammation in the synovium

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