What are the side effects of etanercept?

What are the side effects of etanercept?

Etanercept may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• redness, itching, pain, or swelling at the site of injection.
• headache.
• nausea.
• vomiting.
• heartburn.
• stomach pain.
• weakness.
• cough.

What is etanercept injection?

Etanercept is a drug that reduces the signs and symptoms of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA), such as joint swelling, pain, fatigue, and length of morning stiffness. It is also prescribed for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

How much does etanercept cost?

It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of Enbrel is around $6,300.26, 42% off the average retail price of $11,006.93.

How long does it take for etanercept to work?

Most people finding relief saw results within 3 months, and some saw further improvements at 6 months. While some patients may see results in as soon as 1-2 weeks, for others it may take longer for ENBREL to work for them.

Does etanercept cause weight gain?

No, Enbrel shouldn’t cause weight gain or weight loss. These side effects weren’t reported in studies of Enbrel. However, unexplained weight changes can sometimes be a symptom of more serious side effects. Or it could be a sign of a different health condition.

Why etanercept can cause serious infection?

Because etanercept affects the immune system, it can make you more likely to develop the symptoms of a cold or to pick up infections. Tell your doctor or rheumatology nurse straight away if you develop any of the following symptoms: a cough that won’t go away. unexpected weight loss.

How do you give etanercept injection?

Adults—At first, 50 milligrams (mg) injected under the skin 2 times per week, given 3 or 4 days apart, for 3 months. Then, your dose will be reduced to 50 mg once a week. Children 4 years of age and older weighing 63 kilograms (kg) or more—The dose is 50 milligrams (mg) injected under the skin once a week.

What kind of drug is etanercept?

Etanercept is a type of drug known as a biological therapy. In rheumatoid arthritis and some other inflammatory conditions, too much of a protein called TNF is produced by the immune system. This causes inflammation, pain and damage to your joints. Anti-TNF drugs, such as etanercept, block TNF and reduce inflammation.

What is etanercept made from?

Structure. Etanercept is made from the combination of two naturally occurring soluble human 75-kilodalton TNF receptors linked to an Fc portion of an IgG1. The effect is an artificially engineered dimeric fusion protein.

Does Enbrel cause hair loss?

Biologics: In rare cases, biologics such as etanercept (Enbrel) or adalimumab (Humira) have hair loss side effects. It’s not known exactly why these drugs affect hair growth, but it’s suspected it’s because they change the balance of messenger molecules known as “cytokines” in the body.

Does Enbrel affect your teeth?

Our pharmacy has a pharmacist assigned ONLY to patients taking medications like Humira, Enbrel, Orencia, and Harvoni, just to name a few. Although rare, it is possible for Humira and methotrexate to cause the destruction of bone tissue, particularly in the jaw and teeth.

Where is the best place to inject Enbrel?

You can inject ENBREL on the front of the middle thigh, on the outer area of your upper arm (outer arm only if someone else is giving you the injection), or on your stomach (except for the 2-inch area around your belly button). Choose a different site each time you give yourself an injection.