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Generic: etanercept View All Brands Enbrel, Enbrel Prefilled Syringe, Enbrel SureClick An antirheumatic - It is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in adults and children				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, contact your health care professional to find out when you should take your next dose. Do not take double or extra doses without advice. What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: anakinra This medicine may also interact with the following medications: cyclophosphamide sulfasalazine vaccines This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. You will be tested for tuberculosis (TB) before you start this medicine. If your doctor prescribes any medicine for TB, you should start taking the TB medicine before starting this medicine. Make sure to finish the full course of TB medicine. Call your doctor or health care professional for advice if you get a fever, chills or sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. This drug decreases your body's ability to fight infections. Try to avoid being around people who are sick. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue changes in vision fever, chills or any other sign of infection numbness or tingling in legs or other parts of the body red, scaly patches or raised bumps on the skin shortness of breath or difficulty breathing swollen lymph nodes in the neck, underarm, or groin areas unexplained weight loss unusual bleeding or bruising unusual swelling or fluid retention in the legs unusually weak or tired Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): dizziness headache nausea redness, itching, or swelling at the injection site vomiting This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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