Enbrel History - Etanercept History
Information on the history of the TNF blocker drug Enbrel, generic drug name etanercept.
08/05/2004 Enbrel History: CDC Reports On TB With TNF Blockers
08/05/2004, FDA has determined that tuberculosis (TB) is a potential adverse reaction from treatment with the tumor necrosis factor-alpha antagonists Remicade, Enbrel, and Humira.
08/05/2004, FDA has determined that tuberculosis (TB) is a potential adverse reaction from treatment with the tumor necrosis factor-alpha antagonists Remicade, Enbrel, and Humira.
05/01/2004 Enbrel History: FDA Approves Enbrel To Treat Psoriasis
05/01/2004, The FDA has approved the biologic drug Enbrel to treat chronic, moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults. The drug, marketed by Amgen and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, is already approved to treat psoriatic arthritis.
05/01/2004, The FDA has approved the biologic drug Enbrel to treat chronic, moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults. The drug, marketed by Amgen and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, is already approved to treat psoriatic arthritis.
03/07/2003 Enbrel History: FDA Panel Scrutinizes Safety Of Drugs
03/07/2003, The risk versus benefit of Arava, Enbrel, Remicade, and Humira was reconsidered.
03/07/2003, The risk versus benefit of Arava, Enbrel, Remicade, and Humira was reconsidered.
12/24/2002 Enbrel History: Amgen Working To Meet Enbrel Demand
12/24/2002, Enbrel is in the news. Amgen Working To meet Enbrel demand. Application submitted for once-weekly dosing.
12/24/2002, Enbrel is in the news. Amgen Working To meet Enbrel demand. Application submitted for once-weekly dosing.
12/03/2002 Enbrel History: The Wait Is Over
12/03/2002, Improved Enbrel availability great news for arthritis patients.
12/03/2002, Improved Enbrel availability great news for arthritis patients.
10/29/2002 Enbrel History: Indications For Enbrel To Expand
10/29/2002, Amgen submits request for new Enbrel indications; Long-term study results are positive.
10/29/2002, Amgen submits request for new Enbrel indications; Long-term study results are positive.
01/16/2002 Enbrel History: Enbrel Approved For Psoriatic Arthritis
01/16/2002, Enbrel was FDA approved for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis.
01/16/2002, Enbrel was FDA approved for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis.
12/10/2000 Enbrel History: Enbrel Approved By Canada As Demand Soars
12/10/2000, Enbrel was approved in Canada. Since demand has soared, U.S. began enrollment program.
12/10/2000, Enbrel was approved in Canada. Since demand has soared, U.S. began enrollment program.
10/14/2000 Enbrel History: Warning Issued By Immunex
10/14/2000, Immunex sent over 100,000 letters to doctors and pharmacists issuing new warnings.
10/14/2000, Immunex sent over 100,000 letters to doctors and pharmacists issuing new warnings.
08/29/1999 Enbrel History: Enbrel Trial For Psoriatic Arthritis
08/29/1999, Enbrel study results indicate improvement in the signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis.
08/29/1999, Enbrel study results indicate improvement in the signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis.
08/09/1999 Enbrel History: Can Enbrel Help Early, Active RA?
08/09/1999, A new label application for Enbrel seeks indications for slowing structural damage and improving symptoms of early, active RA.
08/09/1999, A new label application for Enbrel seeks indications for slowing structural damage and improving symptoms of early, active RA.
05/20/1999 Enbrel History: Warnings Added For Enbrel
05/20/1999, Enbrel had warnings added to its label just 5 months after it was FDA approved and marketed.
05/20/1999, Enbrel had warnings added to its label just 5 months after it was FDA approved and marketed.
02/02/1999 Enbrel History: Drug Combination Improves RA
02/02/1999, Study shows significant benefit combining Enbrel with methotrexate for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
02/02/1999, Study shows significant benefit combining Enbrel with methotrexate for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
09/24/1998 Enbrel History: Enbrel Recommended For FDA Approval
09/24/1998, Enbrel was unanimously recommended for FDA approval for the treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis.
09/24/1998, Enbrel was unanimously recommended for FDA approval for the treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis.
06/22/1997 Enbrel History: Arthritis Drug Etanercept Offers New Hope
06/22/1997, Researchers were optimistic about clinical trial results of Enbrel.
06/22/1997, Researchers were optimistic about clinical trial results of Enbrel.
11/05/1998 Enbrel History: Enbrel (Etanercept) Approved By FDA
11/05/1998, FDA approved Enbrel (etanercept) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
11/05/1998, FDA approved Enbrel (etanercept) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.