Etanercept (Cont.)

Etanercept Storage Methods

Etanercept should always be kept in its original container. Store etanercept in the refrigerator (do not freeze) and protect it from light. If you are traveling, keep etanercept in a cooler with an ice pack and do not expose it to light. You may let your etanercept dose warm up to room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before injecting (this may help with injection pain).
 
Keep etanercept and all medications out of the reach of children.
 

Etanercept: What Should I Do If I Miss a Dose?

If you do not take your etanercept as scheduled, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of etanercept.
 

Etanercept: Strengths

Etanercept injections are available in the following forms:
 
  • Etanercept prefilled syringes -- which contain 50 mg of etanercept
  • Etanercept SureClick™ -- which also contains 50 mg of etanercept
  • Etanercept multiple-use vials -- which contain 25 mg of etanercept per milliliter (mL).
     
SureClick is an automatic injecting device that people may find easier to use. Both the prefilled syringes and SureClick come in kits with four syringes containing etanercept and everything you need to give the injections. The multi-use vials (used for children or people taking doses other than 50 mg) come in a kit of four 25 mg vials and everything you need to mix and inject etanercept (although you may need more supplies that do not come in the kit, including needles).
 
Etanercept also comes in a multi-dose vial for use by healthcare providers.
 

Generic Etanercept

There is currently no generic etanercept licensed for sale.
 
(Click Generic Etanercept for more information.)

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;