Enbrel injection 50mg / ml

About Enbrel injection 50mg / ml

Enbrel injection 50mg / ml Uses

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
• Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Drug Class

• Biologic disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD)
• TNF alpha inhibitor

What Experts Say

Etanercept blocks tumor necrosis factor, a protein that drives inflammation in autoimmune joint and skin conditions.

It is usually self injected under the skin once or twice weekly, and it can take several weeks of regular use before full benefit is felt.

Because it lowers immune defenses, it raises the risk of serious infections including tuberculosis, so screening and specialist supervision are essential before starting.

Enbrel injection 50mg / ml formula

• Etanercept 50mg/ml

Available forms

• Injection (pre filled syringe)

How to use Enbrel injection 50mg / ml?

• Injected under the skin of the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm, as directed by a doctor.
• Rotate injection sites to avoid skin irritation.
• Let the syringe warm to room temperature for about thirty minutes before injecting.
• Follow the specific device instructions in the product leaflet for each dose.
• Never share a pre filled syringe with another person.

Drug Interactions

Etanercept should not be combined with certain other medicines that also affect the immune system.

• Other biologic DMARDs (like anakinra or abatacept): Combining significantly raises the risk of serious infection without added benefit.
• Live vaccines: Should be avoided while on treatment, since the weakened immune response can allow the vaccine strain to cause illness.
• Other immunosuppressants: Increases overall infection risk when combined.

Risks and warnings

• Serious infections: Raises the risk of tuberculosis, fungal infections, and other serious infections; screening for TB is required before starting.
• Live vaccines: Should not be given while on this medicine.
• Malignancy risk: Long term use has been linked to a higher risk of certain cancers, including lymphoma, particularly in children and teens.
• Heart failure: Use with caution in people with existing heart failure, since it may worsen symptoms.
• Injection site reactions: Redness, swelling, or itching at the injection site is common.

Enbrel injection 50mg / ml Side Effects

• Injection site redness or swelling
• Headache
• Upper respiratory infections
• Mild rash
• Increased infection risk
• Fatigue

Storage Conditions

Store refrigerated between 2°C and 8°C, do not freeze, and keep the syringe in its original carton away from light.