Enbrel
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Enbrel?;Enbrel? SureClick?
Brand Names: Canada:
Enbrel?
Uses
- It is used to treat arthritis. The arthritis is most often moderate to very active and may not have been helped with other kinds of care.
- It is used to treat ankylosing spondylitis.
- It is used to treat very bad psoriasis.
- It is an arthritis-changing drug. It lowers swelling and helps lower signs and protect joints from more harm.
- It helps swelling.
Dosing
How to take
- It is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin.
- Your doctor may teach you how to give the shot.
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Move the site where you give the shot with each shot.
- Throw syringe away after use. Do not use more than one time.
- Follow how to give closely if you or a family member is giving the shot at home.
- Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box and take the box back to your doctor when it is full.
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