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TNF inhibitor — Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) promotes the inflammatory response, which in turn causes many of the clinical problems associated with autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn s disease, psoriasis and… … Wikipedia
Enbrel — noun 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 • Syn: ↑etanercept • Usage Domain: ↑trade name • Hypernyms: ↑anti TNF… … Useful english dictionary
etanercept — noun 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 • Syn: ↑Enbrel • Usage Domain: ↑trade name (for: ↑Enbrel) • Hypernyms … Useful english dictionary
infliximab — noun 1. a monoclonal antibody (trade name Remicade) used to treat Crohn s disease and rheumatoid arthritis; administered by infusion; use and dosage must be determined by a physician • Syn: ↑Remicade • Hypernyms: ↑monoclonal antibody, ↑monoclonal … Useful english dictionary
Remicade — noun 1. a monoclonal antibody (trade name Remicade) used to treat Crohn s disease and rheumatoid arthritis; administered by infusion; use and dosage must be determined by a physician • Syn: ↑infliximab • Hypernyms: ↑monoclonal antibody,… … Useful english dictionary
Arava — noun 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 • Syn: ↑leflunomide • Usage Domain:… … Useful english dictionary
leflunomide — noun 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 • Syn: ↑Arava • Usage Domain: ↑trade… … Useful english dictionary
Psoriasis — Classification and external resources A person whose back and arms are affected by psoriasis ICD 10 L … Wikipedia
Rheumatoid arthritis — Classification and external resources A hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis ICD 10 M … Wikipedia
Immunosuppressive drug — For a list of immunosuppressive drugs, see the transplant rejection page .Immunosuppressive drugs, immunosuppressive agents, or immunosuppressants are drugs that inhibit or prevent activity of the immune system. They are used in immunosuppressive … Wikipedia
