Enbrel 50mg Injection
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Product introduction
Enbrel 50mg Injection is a medicine used to treat a variety of conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. It provides relief from swelling, pain, and redness associated with various disorders and improves physical function.
Enbrel 50mg Injection is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should use it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Continue using it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better.
Some common side effects of this medicine include allergic reactions, upper respiratory tract infection, itching, rash, and injection site reactions such as swelling, redness, and pain. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking it, let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. Your doctor may also monitor your blood counts by taking regular blood tests to make sure the medicine is not affecting your blood counts. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding women to ask the advice of their doctors before taking this medicine.
Enbrel 50mg Injection is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should use it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Continue using it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better.
Some common side effects of this medicine include allergic reactions, upper respiratory tract infection, itching, rash, and injection site reactions such as swelling, redness, and pain. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking it, let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. Your doctor may also monitor your blood counts by taking regular blood tests to make sure the medicine is not affecting your blood counts. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding women to ask the advice of their doctors before taking this medicine.
Uses of Enbrel Injection
Benefits of Enbrel Injection
In Ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis that affects the spine or larger joints. It usually starts in your lower back and can spread up to your neck or damage joints in other parts of your body. Enbrel 50mg Injection helps reduce pain, stiffness and swelling in your spine and joints. It helps improve flexibility and prevents disease progression. This will help you lead a better and active life.
In Rheumatoid arthritis
Enbrel 50mg Injection reduces pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slows down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. The medicine is given as an injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
In Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Enbrel 50mg Injection reduces the scaly, itchy patches which may develop on the different parts of the body. It may take several months to become fully effective. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
In Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the large intestine (colon) and rectum in which the lining of the bowel becomes red and swollen. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea and abdominal pain. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You should drink plenty of fluids while taking on treatment with this medicine to make sure you stay hydrated.
In Crohn’s disease
Crohn’s disease is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the intestines. The most common symptoms are diarrhea and pain in your abdomen. Enbrel 50mg Injection helps reduce the inflammation, relieve the symptoms, and prevent them from coming back.
Side effects of Enbrel Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Enbrel
- Allergic reaction
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Itching
- Rash
- Injection site reaction
How to use Enbrel Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Enbrel Injection works
Enbrel 50mg Injection blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling and redness associated with certain joint diseases.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Enbrel 50mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Enbrel 50mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Enbrel 50mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Enbrel 50mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Enbrel 50mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Enbrel 50mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Enbrel 50mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Enbrel 50mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Enbrel Injection?
If you miss a dose of Enbrel 50mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
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Quick tips
- Enbrel 50mg Injection is given by injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection). You, a friend, or a family member can be taught how to give the injections.
- Some people feel better quite quickly after receiving the injection while others may take longer. Keep taking your medication.
- Enbrel 50mg Injection could make it harder for you to fight infections. It is best to stop taking Enbrel 50mg Injection if you have a fever or think you have an infection, or you have been given antibiotics to treat an infection.
- Have a tuberculosis skin test & chest x-ray done before starting Enbrel 50mg Injection.
- Get blood tests done regularly to keep a track of your arthritis and make sure that Enbrel 50mg Injection is not affecting your blood counts.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Fusion proteins
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs (DMARDs)- Biologics
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Enbrel 50mg Injection
Once A Week
61%
Once A Month
21%
Twice A Month
11%
Once A Day
7%
What are you using Enbrel Injection for?
Rheumatoid ar*
48%
Ankylosing sp*
30%
Psoriasis
22%
*Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
54%
Average
25%
Poor
21%
What were the side-effects while using Enbrel 50mg Injection?
No Side Effec*
83%
Allergic reac*
17%
*No Side Effect, Allergic reaction
How do you take Enbrel Injection?
With or witho*
60%
Empty stomach
20%
With food
20%
*With or without food
Please rate Enbrel 50mg Injection on price
Expensive
93%
Average
7%
FAQs
Is Enbrel 50mg Injection a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug?
Yes, Enbrel 50mg Injection is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug
Is Enbrel 50mg Injection a steroid or monoclonal antibody?
Enbrel 50mg Injection is not a steroid or monoclonal antibody. It is a recombinant human protein and TNF inhibitor
Is Enbrel 50mg Injection safe?
Enbrel 50mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Does Enbrel 50mg Injection cause weight gain or hair loss?
Enbrel 50mg Injection can cause weight gain and hair loss
How long does Enbrel 50mg Injection take to work?
Enbrel 50mg Injection can start action in few days but usually it takes around 2-12 weeks to work for complete action.
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Country of origin: India
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