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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , Pharm-D (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Composition :

ETANERCEPT-25MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Other Info - ETA0020

FAQs

Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml consists of Etanercept, which belong to TNF (Tumor necrosis factor) inhibitor class of drug. It works by inhibiting the TNF-α and TNF-β binding to the cell surface and therby makes the TNF cytokine inactive. This helps reduce inflammation and pain caused due to various autoimmune diseases.

Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml affects your immune system and makes you more susceptible to infections. Hence, it is not recommended in people with active infections like tuberculosis, hepatitis B, or abnormal liver enzymes. Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml can also increase the risk of developing cancers; hence, mentioning your doctor if you have a history of any cancer is essential.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid alcohol consumption as alcohol intake, along with Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml, may cause increased dizziness and risk of stomach bleeding/ulcers.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

It is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Hence, if you are pregnant, or planning pregnancy inform your doctor before receiving Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

It is not recommended for use in breastfeeding as it may pass in to breast milk and harm your infant. Hence, if you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml. Your doctor may suggest you to stop feeding while on treatment with this medicine

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Driving

Unsafe

Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml may make you feel dizzy and sleepy. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness or drowsiness.

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Liver

Caution

Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml should be used with caution if you have liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. However, Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml is not recommended in patients with active liver diseases.

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Kidney

Caution

Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml should be used with caution if you have kidney impairment. Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment.

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Children

Caution

Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml is not recommended in children below two years of age as the safety and efficacy is not established. In children above two years of age, it will be administered by the paediatrician.

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About Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml

Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml is an immunosuppressant medicine that helps reduce signs and symptoms of autoimmune disorders. It is primarily used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and plaque psoriasis. Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml is generally used alone or in combination with methotrexate medicine.

Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml consists of Etanercept, which belongs to the TNF (Tumor necrosis factor) inhibitor class of drugs. It works by inhibiting the TNF-α and TNF-β binding to the cell surface, thereby making the TNF cytokine inactive. This helps reduce inflammation and pain caused due to various autoimmune diseases.

Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml may cause certain side effects such as tingling or numbness, dizziness, shortness of breath, bleeding, pale skin, bruising, vision problem, redness on the skin and arms, and injection site reactions. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention or resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist for longer, please consult your doctor on priority. Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml is a parenteral medicine. It will be administered by a trained healthcare doctor. Hence, do not self-administer. Your physician will decide the dose and duration of the medicine based on the type and severity of the condition.

Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml should be avoided if allergic to it or any other components present.  Inform your doctor if you have any history of serious infections, tuberculosis, optimistic infections, cancer, alcoholic hepatitis, Hepatitis B Virus infection, heart failure, liver, heart, or kidney diseases, or a weak immune system, as it can worsen your health condition. Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert and focused. Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml should not be given to children under two years of age as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml as it could lead to increased dizziness and risk of liver damage. Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml is not recommended for use in pregnant and nursing mothers as it can cause serious adverse effects on the baby.

Uses of Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml

Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Psoriatic arthritis, Plaque psoriasis.

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Medicinal Benefits

Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml consists of Etanercept, which belongs to TNF (Tumor necrosis factor) inhibitor class of drugs. It works by inhibiting the TNF-α and TNF-β binding to the cell surface, thereby making the TNF cytokine inactive. This helps reduce pain, redness, and inflammation (swelling) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and other autoimmune disorders.

Directions for Use

Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml

  • Tingling or numbness
  • Dizziness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Bleeding
  • Bruising
  • Vision problem
  • Redness on the skin and arms
  • Injection site reactions

Drug Warnings

Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml should be avoided if allergic to it or any other components present.  Inform your doctor if you have any history of serious infections, tuberculosis, optimistic infections, cancer, alcoholic hepatitis, Hepatitis B Virus infection, heart failure, liver, heart or kidney diseases, weak immune system, multiple sclerosis (nerve and muscle disease), and diabetes as it can worsen your health condition. Do not take live vaccines while being treated with Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml to prevent any serious consequences. Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert and focused. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml as it could lead to increased dizziness and risk of stomach bleeding/ulcers. Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml is not recommended for use in children below two years of age as safety and efficacy is not established. This medicine is not recommended for patients suffering from sepsis as it can worsen the condition.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml:
When Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml is used with Azacitidine, the likelihood or severity of infection may increase.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml and Azacitidine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you develop fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml:
When Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml is used with Pomalidomide, the likelihood or severity of infection may increase.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Pomalidomide and Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you develop fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml:
Using ganciclovir together with Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Ganciclovir and Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning when you urinate, consult a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml:
Taking Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml with Tofacitinib can increase the risk of serious infections as well as sometimes may lead to cancers.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Tofacitinib and Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
EtanerceptAldesleukin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml:
Taking Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml with Aldesleukin may increase the risk or severity of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml with Aldesleukin can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you develop fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml:
Taking Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml with Gemcitabine can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml with Gemcitabine together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
EtanerceptBasiliximab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml:
When Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml is used with Basiliximab, the likelihood or severity of infection may increase.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml with Basiliximab can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you develop fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml:
When Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml is used with Cisplatin, the likelihood or severity of infection may increase.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml and Cisplatin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you develop fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml:
When Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml is used with Procarbazine, the likelihood or severity of infection may increase.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Procarbazine with Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you develop fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml:
Hydroxycarbamide when used in conjunction with Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml may raise the risk of severe infections.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between hydroxycarbamide with Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

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Special Advise

  • It is advised to closely monitor the patient for infections like active tuberculosis during and after the treatment though the patient gets a negative tuberculin test.
  • It is essential to inform your doctor if you have any active viral, bacterial, and fungal infections before starting Etacept 25mg Injection 3ml.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Exercising regularly helps in muscle stretching that is less likely to spasm, tear and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
  • Massages can also be helpful.
  • Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes; instead, wear loose garments.
  • Rest well and get plenty of sleep.
  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.
  • Stay hydrated; drink plenty of water.

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