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Enbrel

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Noun1.Enbrel - a genetically engineered anti-TNF compound (trade name Enbrel) consisting of receptors that bind TNF; it is injected twice a week in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
anti-TNF compound - a class of drugs that block the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF); used in cases of rheumatoid arthritis because TNF instigates inflammation of the joints
brand, brand name, marque, trade name - a name given to a product or service

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Enbrel sales increased 35 percent during the third quarter to $668 million, versus $496 million in the year-ago period.
Enbrel (etanercept) is a soluble tumour necrosis factor which has potential in several inflammatory diseases mediated by excess TNF.
Its principal products include EPOGEN (Epoetin alfa), Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa), Neulasta (pegfilgrastim), NEUPOGEN (Filgrastim) and ENBREL (etanercept), which is marketed under a co-promotion agreement with Wyeth in the United States and Canada.
 
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