Etanerrel 25mg Injection
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Product introduction
Etanerrel 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.
Etanerrel 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.
Etanerrel 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.
Uses of Etanerrel Injection
Side effects of Etanerrel 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 Etanerrel
- Allergic reaction
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Itching
- Rash
- Injection site reaction
How to use Etanerrel Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Etanerrel Injection works
Etanerrel 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 Etanerrel 25mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Etanerrel 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
Etanerrel 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 Etanerrel 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
Etanerrel 25mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Etanerrel 25mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Etanerrel 25mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Etanerrel 25mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Etanerrel Injection?
If you miss a dose of Etanerrel 25mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
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Quick tips
- Etanerrel 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.
- Etanerrel 25mg Injection could make it harder for you to fight infections. It is best to stop taking Etanerrel 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 Etanerrel 25mg Injection.
- Get blood tests done regularly to keep a track of your arthritis and make sure that Etanerrel 25mg Injection is not affecting your blood counts.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Fusion proteins
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Biologic DMARDs (Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Etanerrel with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concomitant use may cause a reduction in white blood cell levels. and serious infection.
Do not consume Vedolizumab with Etanercept.
Concomitant use may cause a reduction in white blood cell levels. and serious infection.
Do not consume Tocilizumab with Etanercept.
Concomitant use may increase the risk of infections.
Do not consume Natalizumab with Etanercept.
Etanercept may increase the effect of Abatacept.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment closely.
Concomitant use may cause a risk of decreased white blood cell count and infections.
Do not consume Adalimumab with Etanercept.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Etanerrel 25mg Injection a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug?
Yes, Etanerrel 25mg Injection is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug
Is Etanerrel 25mg Injection a steroid or monoclonal antibody?
Etanerrel 25mg Injection is not a steroid or monoclonal antibody. It is a recombinant human protein and TNF inhibitor
Is Etanerrel 25mg Injection safe?
Etanerrel 25mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Does Etanerrel 25mg Injection cause weight gain or hair loss?
Etanerrel 25mg Injection can cause weight gain and hair loss
How long does Etanerrel 25mg Injection take to work?
Etanerrel 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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Name: Reliance Life Sciences
Address: Dhirubhai Ambani Life Sciences Centre, R-282, TTC Area of MIDC, Thane-Belapur Road, Rabale, Navi Mumbai 400 701
Country of origin: India
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