Anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapies

Anti-TNF therapies are medications that target and block tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a protein involved in the body's inflammatory response. These drugs help reduce inflammation and immune system activity in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and psoriatic arthritis. By inhibiting TNF, they can lessen symptoms such as pain, swelling, and tissue damage. These therapies are typically administered via injections or infusions and are used when other treatments are ineffective. While effective in controlling inflammation, they can lower the immune system’s ability to fight infections, so monitoring is important during treatment.