Ive Heard That Infections Are A Problem With The New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs
Biologic therapies- silver bullets that target the immune system abnormalities in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients- have revolutionized the treatment of this disease. It is now possible to put patients with RA into remission.However, as with all therapies there are potential downsides. One of the risks that has been written extensively about is infections, particularly with TNF-α inhibitors. Examples of these drugs include Enbrel, Humira, and Remicade.A recent …
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