etanercept
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- noun
- /ˌɛtəˈnɛrˌsɛpt/
- Specialized
- Many doctors recommend etanercept for patients suffering from psoriasis under close supervision.
- etanercept and infliximab
- etanercept, an anti-TNF
Examples
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The finding of lower risks for some adverse events with etanercept is consistent with the results of an earlier review (2) and may be clinically relevant.
Academic text (2015) -
While infliximab and etanercept both neutralize the soluble form of TNF, infliximab binds more powerfully to the membrane form of TNF than etanercept does.
Academic text (2016) -
While infliximab and etanercept both neutralize the soluble form of TNF, infliximab binds more powerfully to the membrane form of TNF than etanercept does.
Academic text (2016) -
Etanercept is a recombinant soluble receptor TNF-R2-IgG1, whereas infliximab is a chimeric monoclonal antibody 105.
Academic text (2016) -
Etanercept is commonly prescribed to help manage the symptoms of etanercept in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
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Etanercept works by blocking tumor necrosis factor, which helps reduce inflammation in autoimmune diseases.
Synonyms
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A medicine injected to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases where the body attacks itself
Surface Forms
Etymology
Etanercept is a made-up drug name that hints at its job: the -cept part is like in intercept, meaning 'to catch', and TNF is the protein it targets. So, etanercept is a medicine that 'catches' TNF to help reduce swelling and pain.