Etanercept is a prescription medicine used to treat inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page explains how the medication works, lists side effects, and describes what to tell your healthcare provider prior to taking it.
Some of the most common side effects of etanercept can include headaches, dizziness, and a sore throat. This eMedTV segment also takes an in-depth look at some of the more serious side effects, including chest pain and changes in vision.
This eMedTV resource discusses how etanercept works to help relieve various inflammatory conditions of the joints and skin. This page also highlights some off-label uses for etanercept and explains who can use the medication.
Your etanercept dosage will vary, depending on factors such as your age and other medications you take. This eMedTV Web page highlights dosing tips on when and how to take the etanercept injections and explains how the dosage is determined.
This portion of the eMedTV library explores potential drug interactions with etanercept and other medications, such as live vaccines, anakinra, and cyclophosphamide. This page also explains how these interactions can potentially lead to problems.
This eMedTV article examines several precautions and warnings with etanercept, such as an increased risk of lymphoma and the danger of taking the medication if you have an infection. This page also explains who should not take etanercept.
There may never be a generic etanercept available because it is a biologic medication. This eMedTV article explains why generic biologics are not manufactured and also warns people about companies claiming to sell a generic version of the drug.
