Tumour necrosis factor inhibitors--what we need to know

Hasan, U.

New Zealand Medical Journal 119(1246): U2336

2006


ISSN/ISBN: 1175-8716
PMID: 17151710
Document Number: 603589
Biologics have revolutionised the treatment of various autoimmune diseases. Earlier in 2006, New Zealand's Pharmaceutical Management Agency (PHARMAC) approved adalimumab (anti-tumour necrosis factor [TNF] agent) for treatment of severe, unresponsive rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients. Etanercept has been available for chronic juvenile arthritis in selected, younger patients in New Zealand. This review article describes some of the common adverse events related to anti-TNF inhibitors and the importance of establishing guidelines for surveillance in the New Zealand health system.

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