Synonyms: Enbrel® | Rhu Tnfr:Fc | TNFR-Fc | TNR 001
etanercept is an approved drug (FDA (1998), EMA (2000))
Compound class:
Peptide
Comment: Etanercept is a TNFα inhibitor. It is a dimeric recombinant protein fusing the TNF receptor 2 (TNFRSF1B) to the Fc region of the human IgG1 antibody. Etanercept is used as a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD).
Biosimilars:
View more information in the IUPHAR Pharmacology Education Project: etanercept |
No information available. |
Summary of Clinical Use |
Used to treat severe active rheumatoid arthritis in adults, severe juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and severe plaque psoriasis. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects |
Etanercept acts as a TNF inhibitor, by immuno-neutralising circulating TNF. |
External links |
For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) Drugs.com European Medicines Agency (EMA) |