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Etanercept Prefilled Syringes

Generic name: Etanercept Prefilled Syringes [ et-a-NER-sept ]
Brand name: Enbrel
Drug classes: Antirheumatics, TNF alfa inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 16, 2023.

Warning

  • Very bad and sometimes deadly infections have happened in patients who take this medicine (etanercept prefilled syringes). Most people who had these infections were taking other drugs to lower the immune system like methotrexate or steroid drugs. If you have any infection, are taking antibiotics now or in the recent past, or have had many infections, talk with your doctor.
  • TB (tuberculosis) has been seen in patients started on this medicine (etanercept prefilled syringes). These patients were exposed to TB in the past, but never got the infection. You will be tested to see if you have been exposed to TB before starting this medicine (etanercept prefilled syringes).
  • Lymphoma and other cancers have happened in people who take this medicine (etanercept prefilled syringes) or drugs like it. This has been deadly in some cases. Talk with the doctor.

Uses of Etanercept Prefilled Syringes:

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Etanercept Prefilled Syringes?

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine (etanercept prefilled syringes).

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine (etanercept prefilled syringes) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Etanercept Prefilled Syringes?

How is this medicine (Etanercept Prefilled Syringes) best taken?

Use this medicine (etanercept prefilled syringes) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

What are some other side effects of Etanercept Prefilled Syringes?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Etanercept Prefilled Syringes?

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