Etanercept



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  • Contains / Salt: Etanercept


Etanercept Information



Etanercept Benefits & Uses

Etanercept is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Etanercept Dosage & How to Take

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
  • Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 Weekly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 Weekly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Psoriasis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.8 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 3 months
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Psoriasis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.8 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 3 months
  • Special Instructions: Above 4 years old can take


Etanercept Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Etanercept is used -

Mild

Common

Unknown

Etanercept Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Etanercept safe for pregnant women?


    Etanercept can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Etanercept safe during breastfeeding?


    Etanercept may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Etanercept on the Kidneys?


    There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Etanercept. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Etanercept on the Liver?


    There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Etanercept. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Etanercept on the Heart?


    You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Etanercept. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of Etanercept with Other Drugs

Etanercept should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe



Etanercept Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Etanercept unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Etanercept

  • Is this Etanercept habit forming or addictive?


    Etanercept is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Etanercept since it does not cause drowsiness.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Etanercept only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Etanercept is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Etanercept Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Etanercept


    Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Etanercept, due to a lack of research on this.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Etanercept


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Etanercept with alcohol.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Enbrel® (etanercept)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 883-884

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 533-534

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