Enbrel Side Effects
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Enbrel, the brand name for etanercept, is a self-injected prescription medication. There are five diseases for which Enbrel is prescribed: rhuematoid arthritis (RA), plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), and ankylosing spondylitis (AS).[1] There are a number of common side effects associated with Enbrel, as well as some more serious adverse reactions that require immediate medical attention. Enbrel is classified as a tumor-necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor, like other anti-inflammatory drugs such as Humira.
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| Brand name for | Etanercept[2] |
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| Manufacturer | Immunex Corporation[2] |
| Uses | Certain auto immune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, chronic plaque psoriasis.[3] |
| Common side effects | Swelling around the injection site, dizziness, headache, pain, respiratory infection, redness, itching, or bruising[4] |
| Who should not take Enbrel | Patients with active infections, pregnant women, and patients under 2 years old. Nursing mothers, patients with diabetes, and patients over 65 are advised to consult a doctor about the risks of Enbrel.[5] |
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Common Enbrel Side Effects
Common side effects include injection site reactions, upper respiratory infections such as sinus infections, headaches.[1] Some side effects are more commonly experienced by juveniles than those who are fully grown. These include nausea, throwing up, headache, stomach pain, and infection. However, the infections are typically not of a serious nature.[2]
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Enbrel Allergic Reactions
Serious allergic reactions to Enbrel are possible, but not likely. The drug may not be recommended for those who are allergic to etanercept or any other similar medications. Pre-filled syringes are used to inject Enbrel, and these may induce reactions in patients who have latex allergies. In addition, anyone who has a latex allergy may experience a reaction if they inject the syringe into someone else.[3]
Signs of an allergic reaction to Enbrel can include facial swelling, swelling of the throat, problems with breathing or an outbreak of rashy skin.[6]
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Enbrel Precautions and Warnings
- Enbrel treats auto-immune diseases and it therefore affects the immune system. This may lead to serious infections (viral, fungal, or bacterial). These infections may include tuberculosis or hepatitis B, especially in patients who have previously been diagnosed with these diseases. Enbrel may also cause nervous system problems such as inflammation of the nerves of the eyes, seizures, and multiple sclerosis; blood problems; new or worsening heart failure; or auto-immune symptoms. Medical attention may be required immediately for patients who experience any of these or other serious side effects while taking Enbrel.[1] Enbrel may also increase cancer risk.[7]
- There is a very slight risk of Enbrel causing blood count to drop to dangerously low levels. Signs of this include bruising, loss of color in the complexion or strange bleeding.[8]
- Patients using Enbrel are advised not to receive any live vaccines while taking the drug.[8]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 http://www.enbrel.com/what-is-ENBREL.jspx
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 http://www.enbrel.com/index.jspx
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000193
- ↑ http://www.enbrel.com/possible-side-effects.jspx
- ↑ http://www.enbrel.com/documents/ENBREL-Prescribing-Information.pdf
- ↑ http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-16772-Enbrel+SubQ.aspx?drugid=16772&drugname=Enbrel+SubQ
- ↑ http://www.enbrel.com/possible-side-effects.jspx
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 http://arthritis.emedtv.com/enbrel/enbrel-warnings-and-precautions.html
