Precautions and Warnings With Etanercept

Some precautions and warnings with etanercept include the risk of causing dangerously low blood counts, the danger of developing certain nervous system conditions, and potential allergic reactions. Before taking etanercept, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider if you have any conditions that affect the blood, any current infection, or any disease that affects the immune system. You should not take etanercept if you are allergic to any ingredient used to make the medication.

 

Etanercept: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking etanercept (Enbrel®) if you have:
 

 

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
  • Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
  • Breastfeeding.

 

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