TNFhemmere
TNFhemmere, or TNF inhibitors, are a class of biological medicines that block the activity of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), a cytokine involved in promoting inflammation. They are used to treat several chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases by reducing or normalizing immune-driven tissue damage.
Most TNFhemmere are biologic agents produced by recombinant DNA technology. They include monoclonal antibodies such as
Indications for TNFhemmere include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, plaque psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis,
Safety and monitoring are important. TNFhemmere increase the risk of serious infections, including reactivation of latent
Biosimilars of several TNFhemmere are available, offering similar clinical efficacy at potentially lower cost.