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Intacept 50mg Injection

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS
Last updated on 07 Apr 2026 | 02:54 PM (IST)
Intacept 50mg Injection is a medicine used to treat a variety of conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis. It provides relief from swelling, pain, and redness associated with various disorders and improves physical function.
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General Information

Contains

Etanercept (50mg)

Marketer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
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Product introduction

Intacept 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.

Benefits of Intacept Injection

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. Intacept 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.
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. Intacept 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.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Intacept 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.

Side effects of Intacept 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 Intacept
  • Allergic reaction
  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Intacept Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Intacept Injection works

Intacept 50mg Injection blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling and redness associated with certain joint diseases.

All substitutes for Intacept 50mg Injection

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

  • Intacept 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.
  • Intacept 50mg Injection could make it harder for you to fight infections. It is best to stop taking Intacept 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 Intacept 50mg Injection.
  • Get blood tests done regularly to keep a track of your arthritis and make sure that Intacept 50mg Injection is not affecting your blood counts.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Intacept 50mg Injection.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Intacept 50mg Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Intacept 50mg Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Intacept 50mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Intacept 50mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Intacept 50mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Intacept with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Life-threatening

Natalizumab (Injection Route)

Do not consume Natalizumab with Etanercept.
Life-threatening

Tocilizumab (Injection Route)

Do not consume Tocilizumab with Etanercept.
Life-threatening

Vedolizumab (Injection Route)

Do not consume Vedolizumab with Etanercept.
Severe

Abatacept (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment closely. Etanercept may increase the effect of Abatacept.
Severe

Adalimumab (Injection Route)

Do not consume Adalimumab with Etanercept.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Intacept 50mg Injection is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug
Intacept 50mg Injection is not a steroid or monoclonal antibody. It is a recombinant human protein and TNF inhibitor
Intacept 50mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Intacept 50mg Injection can cause weight gain and hair loss
Intacept 50mg Injection can start action in few days but usually it takes around 2-12 weeks to work for complete action.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Peptides

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Biologic DMARDs (Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs)

References

  1. Furst DE, Ulrich RW, Varkey-Altamirano C. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs, Nonopioids Analgesics, & Drugs Used in Gout. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 634.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 503-505.
  3. Etanercept. Maidenhead, Berkshire: Biogen Idec Ltd.; 2016 [revised Nov. 2018]. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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User feedback

Once A Week
52%
Once A Month
19%
Twice A Month
18%
Once A Day
10%
Ankylosing spondylitis
48%
Rheumatoid arthritis
42%
Psoriasis
7%
Others
1%
Crohn’s disease
1%
Average
53%
Excellent
32%
Poor
15%
No Side Effect
64%
Weight gain
9%
Upper respiratory tract infection
9%
Itching
9%
Allergic reaction
9%
With or without food
73%
With food
27%
Expensive
85%
Not Expensive
9%
Average
6%
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Marketer details

Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Intacept 50mg 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.

In case of any issues, contact us

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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