more concerns about heart failure in patients using Enbrel or Remicade

July 2003

There are more concerns about heart failure in patients using Enbrel or Remicade...for rheumatoid arthritis or Crohn's.

Researchers originally thought these tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors would be BENEFICIAL for heart failure... because TNF levels are elevated in heart failure patients.

But this hasn't panned out. Studies show no benefit, or worse outcomes.

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