Enbrel 50mg/ml injection 4 Pre Filled Syringes

Name: Enbrel
Brand: Pfizer
SKU: PFIENB34841
Price: 25425 PKR
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Brand: Pfizer

Anti-rheumatic, Systemic

Enbrel 50mg/ml injection is composed of Etanercept (50mg)

Primary Uses
Indications
Side Effects
Warnings
Contraindications
FAQS

Primary Uses

Indications

This medicine is used alone or in combination with methotrexate to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis refractive to PUVA or DMARDs including methotrexate. Severe, active and progressive rheumatoid arthritis not previously treated, active and progressive polyarticular-course juvenile idiopathic arthritis (arthritis in children) and psoriatic arthritis refractory to treatment, ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis affecting joints of spine), plaque psoriasis in adults and children where cyclosporin, PUVA, and methotrexate are not tolerated, ineffective or contraindicated.

Side Effects

This medicine can cause abdominal pain, infections, headache, pruritis, fever, allergic reactions (discontinue treatment). Reports of malignancies, cardiovascular symptoms, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, dyspnea, seizures, bursitis, multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis, aplastic anemia, serious skin reactions. Pain and reaction at injection site.

Warnings

Pregnancy

Research suggests that this medicine is not safe to be used during pregnancy. It is advised that you consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Lactation

Research suggests that this medicine is not safe to be used during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Precautions

Caution is advised while using this drug if you are a patient with a history of recurrent infections, chronic infections due to immunosuppression. If new infections develop during treatment, monitor closely and stop using if serious illness occurs. Screen for active or latent TB and hepatitis before starting therapy, and in case of latent TB start treatment prior to initiating Etanercept and donot give Etanercept in case of active TB. Patients are advised to report any signs of Tb during or after treatment. History of blood discrasias and any active symptoms must be reported immediately and treatment stopped. Varicella exposure, discontinue treatment. Perform careful risk/benefit evaluation including neurological assessment in case of recent onset or increased risk of CNS demyelinating disorders. Caution is advised for heart failure patients, severe alcoholic hepatitis, psoriasis for increased risk of skin cancers.

Contraindications

This medicine should not be used by patients with sepsis, active infection or risk of sepsis. Ensure adequate contraception while taking this medicine.

FAQS

What is Etanercept and how does it work?

Etanercept is a biological drug which inhibits tumor necrosis factor (TNF), which causes inflammation in the body.

Is Etanercept Over the Counter (OTC) drug?

No, it is not OTC. It is a prescribed medication in injectable form

Can I get myself vaccinated while taking this drug?

Before getting yourself vaccinated with a life vaccine eg; for measles or chicken pox, stop using this drug as it may interact with the vaccine. Please consult your doctor for further assistance.

Can this drug be taken with Cancer medication?

This drug should not be taken with cancer medication such as; Cyclophosphamide. Please tell your doctor before taking this drug if you’re taking any medicine for cancer.

Can I take this drug if I have hepatitis B virus infection?

No, do not take this drug if you are Hepatitis B infected because it can activate the virus and damage your liver. Take your doctor’s advice on this.

Can I take this drug if I have diabetes?

Etanercept may affect your body’s ability to control blood sugar. If you’re diabetic, consult your doctor as he may alter your diabetic medication accordingly.

Disclaimer

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