A drug X is useful in the treatment of rheumatoid ahritis. It is available only in parenteral formulation and its mechanism of action is antagonism of tumor necrosis factor. Which of the following can be X?
Infliximab and Etanercept are TNF-aantagonists useful for the treatment of rheumatoid ahritis. These are administered by parenteral route. TNF-a antagonists can cause reactivation of latent tuberculosis. Phenylbutazone -can precipitate the acute attack of asthma
Cyclosporine
Penicillamine
Phenylbutazone
Etanercept
NSAIDs, Gout and Rheumatoid Ahritis