Wednesday, August 05, 2009
TNF Arthritis drugs pose cancer risk to children
Tumor necrosis factor blockers, prescribed for inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disorder, and Crohn's disease, will receive the "black box" warning because they can increase the risk of cancer in children and adolescents. You may know these drugs as Humira, Remicade, Simponi, and Enbrel.
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