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infliximab, etanercept, adalimumab
These drugs are TNF-alpha inhibitors that block tumor necrosis factor-alpha, a key inflammatory cytokine driving immune-mediated diseases.
These drugs are TNF-alpha inhibitors that block tumor necrosis factor-alpha, a key inflammatory cytokine driving immune-mediated diseases. Used for Rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis.
At a glance
| Generic name | infliximab, etanercept, adalimumab |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France |
| Drug class | TNF-alpha inhibitor |
| Target | TNF-alpha (tumor necrosis factor-alpha) |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Immunology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Infliximab is a chimeric monoclonal antibody, etanercept is a TNF receptor fusion protein, and adalimumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody—all bind and neutralize TNF-alpha, reducing inflammatory signaling. By blocking TNF-alpha, these agents suppress the excessive immune response underlying autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, reducing tissue damage and systemic inflammation.
Approved indications
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Common side effects
- Infections (including serious infections and tuberculosis)
- Injection site reactions
- Headache
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Infusion reactions (infliximab)
- Demyelinating disease
- Heart failure exacerbation
Key clinical trials
- Psoriasis Longitudinal Assessment and Registry
- Rotation or Change of Biotherapy After First Anti-TNF Treatment Failure for Rheumatoid Arthritis (PHASE4)
- Utilization of a Microdevice for Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis (PHASE4)
- Multicenter Randomized Double Blind Controlled-study to Assess the Potential of Methotrexate Versus Placebo to Improve and Maintain Response to Anti TNF- Alpha Agents in Adult Patients With Moderate to Severe Psoriasis (PHASE4)
- Immunosuppressant Management in Rheumatology Patients Undergoing Elective Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (PHASE2)
- Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis With DMARDs: Predictors of Response (PHASE3)
- Biologic Abatement and Capturing Kids' Outcomes and Flare Frequency in Juvenile Spondyloarthritis (NA)
- Ten-Year Biologic Drug Survival in Psoriasis: Role of Genetic and Cardiometabolic Predictors
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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