Etanercept (Systemic)

Brand Names : ENBREL

Category

• Antirheumatic (biologic response modifier)

Description

Etanercept (ee-tan-NER-cept) is injected under the skin to reduce signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, such as joint swelling, pain, tiredness, and duration of morning stiffness. This medicine may also slow the progression of damage to the body from rheumatoid arthritis. It may also be used to treat a condition known as ankylosing spondylitis.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form(s):

Parenteral
• Injection (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• ENBREL