Enbrel 25 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Enbrel 25 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Enbrel 25 Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Enbrel 25 Injection are Nausea or vomiting, Cough, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Enbrel 25 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Enbrel 25 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Enbrel 25 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Enbrel 25 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Enbrel 25 Injection related warnings section.
Enbrel 25 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Enbrel 25 Injection in conditions like Infections. Other contraindications of Enbrel 25 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Enbrel 25 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Enbrel 25 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Enbrel 25 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Enbrel 25 Injection is used -
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Enbrel 25 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Enbrel shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Enbrel 25 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Enbrel. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Enbrel 25 Injection on the Kidneys?
Enbrel may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Enbrel 25 Injection on the Liver?
Enbrel can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Enbrel 25 Injection on the Heart?
Enbrel may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Enbrel 25 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Enbrel 25 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Enbrel 25 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Enbrel 25 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Enbrel 25 Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Enbrel 25 Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Enbrel 25 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Enbrel 25 Injection
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Enbrel 25 Injection together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Enbrel 25 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Enbrel 25 Injection with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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