Anakinra, used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is
Correct Answer: IL-1
Description: (A) IL-1 # Recombinant IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra) (anakinra): Inhibit IL-1 and is FDA approved for rheumatoid arthritis. Recombinant TNF-receptor-Ig fusion protein (etanercept): Inhibit TNF-alfa and is FDA approved for rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis Anti-TNF-alfa monoclonal antibody: Humanized mouse chimeric MAb, infliximab Fully humanized MAb, adalimumab inhibit TNF- alfa FDA approved for rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's colitis (infliximab); FDA approved for rheumatoid arthritis (adalimumab). No TNF BETA inhibitors used. No IL-7 inhibitors used Anakinra is also useful in: Neonatal onset inflammatory disease, Muckle-Wells syndrome, and familial cold urticaria, Systemic juvenile onset inflammatory arthritis and adult onset Still's disease. Remember: Anakinra should not be combined with an anti-TNF drug (causes high rate of serious infections).
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