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Enbrel (generic name etanercept) Is taken by injection under the skin twice per week. The patient can do this at home themselves. Treatment will usually be stopped if there is no improvement after 12 weeks.
Patients should be checked for tuberculosis (TB) before taking Enbrel and you should have regular blood tests.
Who should not take Enbrel ?
People with active infections should not start Enbrel.
The use of Enbrel in pregnant women is not recommended and women of child bearing potential should be advised not to get pregnant during Enbrel therapy.
What should I watch for AFTER starting Enbrel?
Dizziness; headache; pain, redness, itching, bruising, or swelling around the injection site.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); butterfly rash (rash on nose and cheeks); chest pain or discomfort; decreased mental alertness; fast heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; general feeling of being unwell; increased or painful urination; mental or mood changes; new or worsening cough; numbness or tingling throughout your body; rapid breathing; rash on your face and arms that gets worse in the sun; seizures; shortness of breath; swelling of the arms or legs; weight loss; swelling of the lymph nodes; symptoms of liver problems (eg, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools); unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual lumps; unusual nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or diarrhea; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusually pale skin; vision problems; weakness in the arms or legs.
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Patients should be checked for tuberculosis (TB) before taking Enbrel and you should have regular blood tests.
Who should not take Enbrel ?
People with active infections should not start Enbrel.
The use of Enbrel in pregnant women is not recommended and women of child bearing potential should be advised not to get pregnant during Enbrel therapy.
What should I watch for AFTER starting Enbrel?
Dizziness; headache; pain, redness, itching, bruising, or swelling around the injection site.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); butterfly rash (rash on nose and cheeks); chest pain or discomfort; decreased mental alertness; fast heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; general feeling of being unwell; increased or painful urination; mental or mood changes; new or worsening cough; numbness or tingling throughout your body; rapid breathing; rash on your face and arms that gets worse in the sun; seizures; shortness of breath; swelling of the arms or legs; weight loss; swelling of the lymph nodes; symptoms of liver problems (eg, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools); unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual lumps; unusual nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or diarrhea; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusually pale skin; vision problems; weakness in the arms or legs.
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