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Etacept 25mg Injection

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Product introduction

Etacept 25mg Injection is a medicine used to treat a variety of conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. It provides relief from swelling, pain, and redness associated with various disorders and improves physical function.

Etacept 25mg Injection is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should use it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Continue using it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better.

Some common side effects of this medicine include allergic reactions, upper respiratory tract infection, itching, rash, and injection site reactions such as swelling, redness, and pain. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking it, let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. Your doctor may also monitor your blood counts by taking regular blood tests to make sure the medicine is not affecting your blood counts. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding women to ask the advice of their doctors before taking this medicine.

There is a Patient Support Program/Patient Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata 1mg. Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same. You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.

Benefits of Etacept Injection

In Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis that affects the spine or larger joints. It usually starts in your lower back and can spread up to your neck or damage joints in other parts of your body. Etacept 25mg Injection helps reduce pain, stiffness and swelling in your spine and joints. It helps improve flexibility and prevents disease progression. This will help you lead a better and active life.

In Rheumatoid arthritis

Etacept 25mg Injection reduces pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slows down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. The medicine is given as an injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

In Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Etacept 25mg Injection reduces the scaly, itchy patches which may develop on the different parts of the body. It may take several months to become fully effective. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

In Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the large intestine (colon) and rectum in which the lining of the bowel becomes red and swollen. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea and abdominal pain. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You should drink plenty of fluids while taking on treatment with this medicine to make sure you stay hydrated.

In Crohn’s disease

Crohn’s disease is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the intestines. The most common symptoms are diarrhea and pain in your abdomen. Etacept 25mg Injection helps reduce the inflammation, relieve the symptoms, and prevent them from coming back.

Side effects of Etacept Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Etacept

  • Allergic reaction
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Itching
  • Rash
  • Injection site reaction

How to use Etacept Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Etacept Injection works

Etacept 25mg Injection blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling and redness associated with certain joint diseases.

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Etacept 25mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Etacept 25mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Etacept 25mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Etacept 25mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Etacept 25mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Etacept 25mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Etacept 25mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Etacept 25mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Etacept Injection?

If you miss a dose of Etacept 25mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n

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Quick tips

  • Etacept 25mg Injection 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.
  • Etacept 25mg Injection could make it harder for you to fight infections. It is best to stop taking Etacept 25mg Injection 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 Etacept 25mg Injection.
  • Get blood tests done regularly to keep a track of your arthritis and make sure that Etacept 25mg Injection is not affecting your blood counts.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Fusion proteins
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs (DMARDs)- Biologics

Patient concerns

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Suffering from ultratics colitis i have done colonoscopy test 04 months back From 05 months how many months I have to take medicines is it cure completely
Dr. Kunal Parasar
Surgical Gastroenterology
Ulcerative colitis is a lifelong disease with remission and exacerbations. Durations of remission cant b predicted all d time
Hi, I was diagnosed for Ulcerative Colitis in 2009. I was administered with Mesacol , I was back to normal. In past 1 month , after having food lunch or dinner I feel uneasy such as indigestion, having to force for motions next day. Sometimes Iam unable to pass motions. I feel tired also. Pls suggest.
Dr. Kunal Parasar
Surgical Gastroenterology
Ulcerative colitis is a lifong disease q with remission and exacerbation . U should b under constant follow up of ur gastroenterologist
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FAQs

Q. Is Etacept 25mg Injection a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug?

Yes, Etacept 25mg Injection is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug

Q. Is Etacept 25mg Injection a steroid or monoclonal antibody?

Etacept 25mg Injection is not a steroid or monoclonal antibody. It is a recombinant human protein and TNF inhibitor

Q. Is Etacept 25mg Injection safe?

Etacept 25mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Does Etacept 25mg Injection cause weight gain or hair loss?

Etacept 25mg Injection can cause weight gain and hair loss

Q. How long does Etacept 25mg Injection take to work?

Etacept 25mg Injection can start action in few days but usually it takes around 2-12 weeks to work for complete action.

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