Etacept 25mg Injection
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Product introduction
Etacept 25mg 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.
Etacept 25mg 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.
There is a Patient Support Program/Patient Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata 1mg. Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same. You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.
Uses of Etacept Solution for Injection
Side effects of Etacept Solution for 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 Etacept
- Allergic reaction
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Itching
- Rash
- Injection site reaction
How to use Etacept Solution for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
How Etacept Solution for Injection works
Etacept 25mg 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 Etacept 25mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Etacept 25mg 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
Etacept 25mg 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 Etacept 25mg 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
Etacept 25mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Etacept 25mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Etacept 25mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Etacept 25mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Etacept Solution for Injection?
If you miss a dose of Etacept 25mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
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Quick tips
- Etacept 25mg 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.
- Etacept 25mg Injection could make it harder for you to fight infections. It is best to stop taking Etacept 25mg 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 Etacept 25mg Injection.
- Get blood tests done regularly to keep a track of your arthritis and make sure that Etacept 25mg Injection is not affecting your blood counts.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Fusion proteins
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Biologic DMARDs (Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Etacept with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Vedolizumab with Etanercept.
Concomitant use may cause a reduction in white blood cell levels and increase the risk of serious infection.
Do not consume Tocilizumab with Etanercept.
Concomitant use may cause a reduction in white blood cell levels and increase the risk of serious infection.
Do not consume Natalizumab with Etanercept.
Concomitant use may increase the risk of infections.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment closely. Etanercept may increase the effect of Abatacept.
Do not consume Adalimumab with Etanercept.
Concomitant use may cause a risk of decreased white blood cell count and infections.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Etacept 25mg Injection
Once A Week
38%
Twice A Month
29%
Once A Month
16%
Once A Day
12%
Twice A Week
4%
What are you using Etacept Solution for Injection for?
Rheumatoid ar*
51%
Ankylosing sp*
47%
Others
2%
*Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
36%
Average
36%
Poor
29%
What were the side-effects while using Etacept 25mg Injection?
No Side Effec*
60%
Itching
20%
Rash
10%
Allergic reac*
10%
*No Side Effect, Allergic reaction
How do you take Etacept Solution for Injection?
With or witho*
86%
With food
14%
*With or without food
Please rate Etacept 25mg Injection on price
Expensive
50%
Not Expensive
33%
Average
17%
FAQs
Is Etacept 25mg Injection a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug?
Yes, Etacept 25mg Injection is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug
Is Etacept 25mg Injection a steroid or monoclonal antibody?
Etacept 25mg Injection is not a steroid or monoclonal antibody. It is a recombinant human protein and TNF inhibitor
Is Etacept 25mg Injection safe?
Etacept 25mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Does Etacept 25mg Injection cause weight gain or hair loss?
Etacept 25mg Injection can cause weight gain and hair loss
How long does Etacept 25mg Injection take to work?
Etacept 25mg Injection can start action in few days but usually it takes around 2-12 weeks to work for complete action.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Address: Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: June, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Etacept 25mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: June, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Etacept 25mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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