Review the side-effects of Etanercept as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Serious adverse effects- Increase in serious infections including fungal infections and tuberculosis and cancers like lymphomas.
Heart- Congestive Heart failure, heart attack.
Central Nervous System- Seizures, headache, dizziness, stroke, demyelinating diseases, inflammation of nerves, aseptic meningitis (inflammation of the covering of the brain in the absence of infection), hydrocephalus (abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within brain).
Skin- Rash, hair loss, worsening psoriasis, inflammation of blood vessels in skin, skin cancer, severe allergic reactions.
Eye and ENT- Inflammation of eyes, nose and throat.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, altered sense of taste, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dry mouth, inflammation of the digestive system, perforation of the intestine.
Genitourinary- Kidney stone, kidney damage, urinary tract infection.
Blood- Decrease in red blood cells, white blood cells and /or platelets, lymph node swelling.
Liver- Liver inflammation.
Local- Injection-site reactions (erythema and/or itching, pain, or swelling).
Metabolic- Increase in blood sugar, weight gain.
Musculoskeletal- Inflammation of bursa, muscles, joint pain, lupus-like syndrome.
Respiratory- Upper respiratory tract infections, cough, difficulty in breathing, lung disease.
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Miscellaneous- Autoimmune reaction, inflammation of veins, flu like syndrome, Sarcoidosis.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Serious adverse effects- Increase in serious infections including fungal infections and tuberculosis and cancers like lymphomas.
Heart- Congestive Heart failure, heart attack.
Central Nervous System- Seizures, headache, dizziness, stroke, demyelinating diseases, inflammation of nerves, aseptic meningitis (inflammation of the covering of the brain in the absence of infection), hydrocephalus (abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within brain).
Skin- Rash, hair loss, worsening psoriasis, inflammation of blood vessels in skin, skin cancer, severe allergic reactions.
Eye and ENT- Inflammation of eyes, nose and throat.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, altered sense of taste, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dry mouth, inflammation of the digestive system, perforation of the intestine.
Genitourinary- Kidney stone, kidney damage, urinary tract infection.
Blood- Decrease in red blood cells, white blood cells and /or platelets, lymph node swelling.
Liver- Liver inflammation.
Local- Injection-site reactions (erythema and/or itching, pain, or swelling).
Metabolic- Increase in blood sugar, weight gain.
Musculoskeletal- Inflammation of bursa, muscles, joint pain, lupus-like syndrome.
Respiratory- Upper respiratory tract infections, cough, difficulty in breathing, lung disease.
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Miscellaneous- Autoimmune reaction, inflammation of veins, flu like syndrome, Sarcoidosis.
Other Precautions :
If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist.Drug Name : Etanercept
Etanercept(Enbrel Prefilled Syringes) generic is a tumor-necrosis factor (TNF) blocker, prescribed for ankylosing spondylitis (type of joint pain that affects your back), juvenile arthritis (arthritis-related condition that develops in children), psoriasis, and rheumatoid (inflammation of the joints) and psoriatic arthritis.Trade Names for Etanercept
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