Enbrel is indicated for treating rheumatism, relieving symptoms of pain and swelling of joints, characteristic of this disease.
This medicine has the composition Etanercept, an antirheumatic compound that works by binding and blocking TNF protein activity, reducing pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, chronic polyarticular juvenile arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and chronic psoriasis .
Price
The price of Enbrel varies between 4000 and 8000 reais, and can be purchased at pharmacies or online stores.
How to take
Enbrel is an injectable medicine that should be given into the vein by a trained doctor, nurse or health professional. The recommended doses should be indicated by the doctor as they depend on the disease to be treated and intensity of symptoms.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Enbrel may include allergy reactions to the medication such as redness, itching and swelling of the skin, fever, hives, bleeding and bruising at the injection site.
Contraindications
Enbrel is contraindicated for children less than 4 years of age, patients with severe infections, anakinra treatment, signs of infection or impairment of coagulation and defense functions of the organism, and for patients with allergy to Etanercept or any of the components of formula.
Also, before you start taking this medicine you should talk to your doctor if you have diabetes or other health problems.
