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Enbrel
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Enbrel
This
medicine is an immune response
modifier used to reduce the
signs, and symptoms of
rheumatoid and psoriatic
arthritis. Etanercept is
also used to stop the progression of damage caused
by psoriatic arthritis. It may be used to treat
other conditions, including ankylosing spondylitis,
as determined by your doctor.
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Enbrel InformationGeneric Name: E: ETANERCEPT (et-a-NER-sept)
Common Enbrel Uses: This medicine is an immune response
modifier used to reduce the signs, and symptoms of
rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. Etanercept is
also used to stop the progression of damage caused
by psoriatic arthritis. It may be used to treat
other conditions, including ankylosing spondylitis,
as determined by your doctor.
How to use Enbrel: Follow the directions for
using this medicine provided by your doctor. This
medicine is administered as an injection at your
doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. This medicine
is sometimes used at home as an injection. If you
are using this medicine at home, a healthcare
professional will provide detailed instructions for
its appropriate use. Ask any questions that you may
have about this medicine or giving injections. DO
NOT SHAKE this medicine. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if
it is cloudy or discolored. STORE THIS MEDICINE in
the refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and
8 degrees C). Do not freeze. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF
THIS MEDICINE, use it as soon as possible. If it is
almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose
and go back to your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT
use 2 doses at once.
Enbrel
Cautions: IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS for this
medicine to work. Do not stop using this medicine
without checking with your doctor. BEFORE YOU HAVE
ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR
SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are
using this medicine. IF YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty
breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids,
face, or lips; or if you develop a rash or hives,
tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more
doses of this medicine unless your doctor tells you
to do so. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE HAVING
IMMUNIZATIONS (VACCINATIONS) while you are using
this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW
MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IT
IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast
milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Possible Enbrel Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS of
Enbrel that may occur
while taking this medicine include pain, redness,
itching, or swelling at injection site; or
dizziness. If they continue or are bothersome, check
with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if
you develop a cold or any other infection,
persistent sore throat, persistent fever, butterfly
rash (i.e., rash on nose and cheeks), unusual
fatigue, easy bruising or bleeding, or pale skin. IF
YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty breathing; tightness of
chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or if you
develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor
immediately. Do not take any more doses of this
medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. |
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