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Etanercept

Etanercept is used for:

Treating moderate to severe forms of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriasis. Etanercept may be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Etanercept is a type of protein called a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor. It works by blocking the action of TNF, a substance in the body that causes swelling and painful, swollen joints and raised, thick, red, scaly patches on the skin.

Do NOT use Etanercept if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Etanercept
• you have an infection that has spread throughout your entire body (sepsis)
• you have Wegener"s granulomatosis and are taking a medicine that may weaken the immune system (eg, methotrexate, corticosteroids)
• you are taking cyclophosphamide

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Etanercept :

Some medical conditions may interact with Etanercept . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have allergies to rubber or latex
• if you have any kind of infection, including an infection that is in only one place in your body (such as an open sore), or an infection that is in your whole body (such as the flu)
• if you have a history of infections that keep coming back or other conditions (eg, diabetes) that may increase your risk of infections
• if you have tuberculosis (TB) or if you have been in close contact with someone who has had TB
• if you have any numbness or tingling or a disease that affects your nervous system (eg, multiple sclerosis [MS])
• if you have congestive heart failure, a blood disease, any lupus-like disease, rectal bleeding, shingles (herpes zoster), or Wegener"s granulomatosis
• if you are scheduled to have major surgery or any kind of vaccination

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Etanercept . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Costimulation modulators (eg, abatacept) or interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (eg, anakinra) because the risk of getting a serious infection may be increased
• Cyclophosphamide because the risk of developing cancer may be increased
• Amphetamines (eg, dextroamphetamine), lithium, salicylates (eg, aspirin), sulfonylureas (eg, glipizide), or a decongestant (eg, pseudoephedrine) because additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be necessary

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Etanercept may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Etanercept :

Use Etanercept as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Etanercept comes with an additional patient leaflet. Read it carefully and reread it each time you get Etanercept refilled.
• If you are using Etanercept at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your doctor. The first injection will be given under the supervision of your doctor.
• Wash your hands with soap and warm water before using Etanercept .
• Remove one prefilled syringe of Etanercept from the refrigerator. Wait 15 to 30 minutes to allow the medicine in the prefilled syringe to reach room temperature. Do NOT shake the syringe. Do NOT remove the needle cover while allowing it to reach room temperature. Do not warm Etanercept in any other way (do not warm it in a microwave or in hot water).
• If Etanercept contains particles, flakes, is discolored, or if the syringe is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
• Rotate the site for each injection. Do not inject into areas where the skin is tender, bruised, red, or hard. Avoid areas with scars or stretch marks. If you have psoriasis, try not to inject directly into any raised, red, thick, or scaly skin patches.
• Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
• Do not miss any doses of Etanercept . If you miss a dose of Etanercept , contact your doctor to find out when to take your next dose.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Etanercept .

Important safety information:

• Etanercept may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Etanercept . Using Etanercept alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• Etanercept may lower your body"s ability to fight infection. Prevent infection by avoiding contact with people with colds or other infections. Notify your doctor of any signs of infection, including fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.
• Etanercept may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. To prevent bleeding, avoid situations in which bruising or injury may occur. Report any unusual bleeding, bruising, blood in stools, or dark, tarry stools to your doctor.
• If you have not had chickenpox or measles, avoid contact with anyone who has either of these diseases. If you come in contact with someone who has chickenpox or measles, contact your doctor.
• Before you use Etanercept , discuss your vaccination history with your doctor to be sure that you are up to date on vaccinations.
• Avoid receiving live vaccines while using Etanercept .
• It may take several weeks for Etanercept to work. Do not stop using this medicine without checking with your doctor.
• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Etanercept .
• If you develop any of the symptoms of TB (a dry cough that does not go away, weight loss, fever, night sweats), call your doctor. You will need to be examined for TB and have a skin test.
• The needle cover of the prefilled syringe contains natural rubber (latex) which may cause allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to this substance. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to rubber or latex.
• LAB TESTS may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Use Etanercept with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more at risk to develop infections.
• Etanercept is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 4 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Etanercept during pregnancy. It is unknown if Etanercept is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Etanercept .

Possible side effects of Etanercept :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dizziness; headache; pain, redness, itching, bruising or swelling around the injection site.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); butterfly rash (rash on nose and cheeks); fever; mental/mood changes; numbness or tingling throughout your body; rash on your face and arms that gets worse in the sun; seizures; serious infection (bleeding, bruising, pale skin, persistent fever); swelling of arms or legs; unusual lumps; unusual tiredness; upper respiratory tract infection; vision problems; weakness in arms or legs.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Etanercept in the refrigerator, between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C). Do not freeze. Keep the prefilled syringes in the original carton to protect them from light until the time of use. Keep Etanercept out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Etanercept , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Etanercept is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Etanercept . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.