Orencia vs Enbrel (Abatacept Vs Etanercept) – Comparison

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Orencia vs Enbrel is a comparison of the two TNF inhibitors, Abatacept and Etanercept. Both drugs are being used to treat autoimmune rheumatic conditions, primarily Rheumatoid arthritis. Orencia and Enbrel both are indicated in chronic inflammatory conditions. Orencia (Abatacept) is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARDs) use for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and active juvenile … Read more

Biologics for Psoriasis (TNF, IL-23, IL-39, IL-17, and CD-6 Inhibitors)

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Biologics for Psoriasis are used in patients who have moderate to severe disease or are not responsive to conventional therapies. Biologics for psoriasis are both effective and tolerable. They have good short-term and long-term efficacy. The most common side effect associated with the use of biologics for psoriasis is the increased incidence of infections. TNF-alpha … Read more

TNF Inhibitors – An Overview of Their Use in Immune-mediated Diseases

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TNF inhibitors are being increasingly used in the treatment of various immune-mediated diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, inflammatory bowel diseases, and psoriasis. There are five tumor necrosis factor inhibitors available to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other immune-mediated diseases worldwide. Biosimilar versions of TNF inhibitors are now available in certain countries. Additional biosimilar agents … Read more