Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Enbrel
  2. Erelzi
  3. Eticovo

Descriptions


Etanercept injection is used alone or with other medicines (eg, methotrexate) to reduce signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis, such as joint swelling, pain, tiredness, and duration of morning stiffness. It may also be used to treat a condition known as ankylosing spondylitis.

Etanercept injection is also used to treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis or juvenile psoriatic arthritis. It is also used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in patients who may benefit from receiving phototherapy (ultraviolet light treatment) or other treatments.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

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