Enbrel (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Etanercept, which is marketed under the brand name Enbrel, is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis by inhibiting tumor necrosis factor.
- In 2009, a US FDA advisory panel recommended against approving Enbrel as a treatment for early aggressive rheumatoid arthritis.
- Etanercept, or Enbrel, has also been shown to be effective in the treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
- Patients who received Enbrel reported significantly improved function and less morning stiffness than those who received the placebo.
- A medication such as Enbrel may be prescribed for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis to slow the progression of joint damage.