Monday May 25, 1999 - Question 1

Which of the following statements concerning etanercept (Enbrel) is correct?

A) Etanercept was recently approved to treat osteoarthritis.

B) Etanercept acts to reduce arthritis symptoms by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.
 
C) Etanercept is available for oral use.

D) New post-marketing reports indicate that certain patients receiving etanercept have developed serious infections.

E) Etanercept should not be used in combination with methotrexate.
 
 

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