Etanercept: View Uses, Side Effects and Medicines

Etanercept

INFORMATION ABOUT ETANERCEPT

Etanercept Uses

Etanercept is used in the treatment of Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis.

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

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

Upper respiratory tract infection, Headache, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Fever

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09 Dec 2024 | 03:45 AM (UTC)

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Medicine brands for Etanercept

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Reliance Life Sciences

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

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

Q. Does Etanercept cause weight gain or hair loss?

Etanercept can cause weight gain and hair loss

Q. How long does Etanercept take to work?

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