Etanercept
Information about Etanercept
Etanercept uses
Etanercept is used in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
How etanercept works
Etanercept blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling and redness associated with certain joint diseases.
Common side effects of etanercept
Upper respiratory tract infection, Itching, Rash, Headache, Infection, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Fever, Diarrhea, Urticaria, Anaphylactic reaction, Opportunistic infections, Malignancy, Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets), Multiple sclerosis, Optic neuritis, Immunosuppression, Heart failure, Cutaneous vasculitis
Available Medicine for Etanercept
Expert advice for Etanercept
- Etanercept is given by injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection). You, a friend, or a family member can be taught how to give the injections.
- Some people feel better quite quickly after receiving the injection while others may take longer. Keep taking your medication.
- Etanercept could make it harder for you to fight infections. It is best to stop taking Etanercept if you have a fever or think you have an infection, or you have been given antibiotics to treat an infection.
- Have a tuberculosis skin test & chest x-ray done before starting Etanercept.
- Get blood tests done regularly to keep a track of your arthritis and make sure that Etanercept is not affecting your blood counts.
Frequently asked questions for Etanercept
Etanercept
Q. Is Etanercept a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug?
Yes, Etanercept is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug
Q. Is Etanercept a steroid or monoclonal antibody?
Etanercept is not a steroid or monoclonal antibody. It is a recombinant human protein and TNF inhibitor
Q. Is Etanercept safe?
Etanercept is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor