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Etanercept used in rheumatoid arthritis acts by

A
Inhibition of COX2 and COX-3
B
Inhibition of TNFa
C
Potent immunosuppresent action
D
Auto immunologically mediated action
High-Yield Explanation
i.e. (Inhibition of TNFa): (203-205-KDT 6th) (803-CMDT-l1)Soluble TNF-aR (etanercept) and IL-1 receptor antagonist act to inhibit the activity of pathogenic cytokines in rheumatoid arthritis i.e. TNF-a and IL-1TNFa inhibitors - Etanercept, Infliximab, Adalimumab, golimumab, and certolizumab pegol - A pro inflammatory cytokines - are fulfilling the aim of target therapy for rheumatoid arthritisAbatacept is a costimulation - modulator that inhibits the activation of T-cells*** (629-Katzung 11th)

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