Etanercept is a biological disease modifying agent used in the management of rheumatoid ahritis. its mechanism of action is: (A) TNF alpha blocked, (B) COX2 inhibition, (C) IL 6 inhibition, (D) Stabilization of mast cells
Answer is A. TNF alpha blocking drugs are used in Rheumatoid ahritis and crohn's disease. these include adalimumab ceolizumab etanercept infliximab golimumab Refer kDT 6/e 883