enbrel

Thân thiện

A patient receives an injection of Enbrel for rheumatoid arthritis.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genetically engineered anti-TNF compound: "Enbrel" is the trade name for a specific biologic medication. It is a type of drug created through genetic engineering to act as an anti-TNF (tumor necrosis factor) agent.
   • A treatment for autoimmune diseases: Specifically, it is used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis by binding to and inhibiting TNF, a substance in the body that causes inflammation.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed Enbrel to manage her rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Enbrel is administered via subcutaneous injection.

Advanced Usage

• "To be on Enbrel": to be receiving Enbrel as a prescribed treatment.
  • After several other treatments failed, she has been on Enbrel for six months with significant improvement.

Variants and Related Words

• Etanercept (n): This is the generic, non-branded name for the drug whose trade name is Enbrel.
  • The active ingredient in Enbrel is etanercept.

Synonyms

• Biologic DMARD: Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drug. Enbrel is a specific type of biologic DMARD.
• TNF inhibitor: This is the class of drugs to which Enbrel belongs.

Học thuật

Noun

1. 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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• etanercept
• Enbrel