Enbrel 25 mg, 50 mg Powder and solvent for solution for injection
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of various autoimmune conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 25 mg twice weekly or 50 mg once weekly; adjust based on response.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use only if clearly needed; may pose infection risk to infants.
Key Drug Interactions
- Anakinra
- Abatacept
- Sulfasalazine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to etanercept
- Active infections
- Sepsis
Common side effects
- Infections
- Injection site reactions
- Allergic reactions
Counselling Points
- Monitor for infections
- Avoid live vaccines
- Injection site care
Serious warnings
- Serious infections
- Tuberculosis risk
- Malignancies
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