Formulation:
Injectables
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Manufacturer:
Immunex
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Alternate Names:Enbrel Injection (etanercept), Enbrel Prefilled Syringe (etanercept)
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What is Enbrel (etanercept) used for? |
Enbrel (etanercept) is used to relieve the symptoms and slow the progress of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis.
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When should Enbrel (etanercept) not be taken?
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Do not take Enbrel (etanercept) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Enbrel (etanercept) or to similar medications, if you are prone to repeated infections, if you have a condition that encourages infections, such as diabetes, if you you have a disease of the nervous system such as multiple sclerosis or a seizure disorder; or if you are prone to blood disorders. |
What precautions should I follow when taking Enbrel (etanercept) ?
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Before using Enbrel (etanercept), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have impairment of heart, lung, liver and kidney functions |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Enbrel (etanercept)?
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Enbrel (etanercept) has been known to trigger a condition similar to lupus. If you develop warning signs such as raised patches of red skin, see the doctor immediately. Enbrel therapy may have to be stopped. |
What are the side effects of Enbrel (etanercept)?
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Most severe: Raised patches of red skin (lupus), red eyes, seizures, stomach and intestinal bleeding, stroke, swelling in the arms or legs, swollen face and throat, tingling or burning sensation, urinary tract infection, vision loss, weight gain
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Most common: Abdominal pain, cough, dizziness, headache, indigestion, infections, injection site reaction, nausea, rash, respiratory problems, respiratory tract infection, sinus and nasal inflammation, sore throat, vomiting, weakness
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Other: Abscess, altered sense of taste, blood clots, blood disorders and infections, bursitis, chest pain, depression, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, dry eyes, dry mouth, fatigue, fever, flu-like symptoms, flushing, gallbladder problems, hair loss, heart attack, heart failure, high or low blood pressure, hives, inflammation in the digestive tract, intestinal perforation, itching, joint pain, kidney inflammation, loss of appetite, mouth sores, multiple sclerosis, pain, nerve damage
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How should I take Enbrel (etanercept)?
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How should Enbrel (etanercept) be stored?
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General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Enbrel (etanercept), please talk with your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider. Enbrel (etanercept) is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about Enbrel (etanercept). If you have any questions about Enbrel (etanercept), ask your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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