Enbrel 50 Injection Information

Enbrel 50 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. The alternative uses of Enbrel 50 Injection have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Enbrel 50 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Enbrel 50 Injection include Nausea or vomiting, Cough, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Enbrel 50 Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Enbrel 50 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Enbrel 50 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Enbrel 50 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Enbrel 50 Injection related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Infections must refrain from the use of Enbrel 50 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Enbrel 50 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Enbrel 50 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Enbrel 50 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Enbrel Benefits & Uses
Enbrel Dosage & How to Take
Enbrel Side Effects
Enbrel Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Enbrel with Other Drugs
Enbrel Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Enbrel
Enbrel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Enbrel 50 Injection Benefits & Uses

Enbrel 50 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Other Benefits

Ankylosing spondylitis
Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)
Psoriatic arthritis

Enbrel 50 Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Psoriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Psoriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 months Special Instructions: Above 4 years old can take

Enbrel 50 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Enbrel 50 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Enbrel should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Enbrel 50 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Enbrel should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Enbrel 50 Injection on the Kidneys?

Enbrel can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Enbrel 50 Injection on the Liver?

Enbrel may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Enbrel 50 Injection on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Enbrel. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Enbrel 50 Injection with Other Drugs

Enbrel 50 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Enbrel 50 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Enbrel 50 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Tuberculosis (TB)
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Enbrel 50 Injection

Is this Enbrel 50 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Enbrel 50 Injection is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Enbrel 50 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Enbrel 50 Injection only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Enbrel 50 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Enbrel 50 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Enbrel 50 Injection

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Enbrel 50 Injection, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Enbrel 50 Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Enbrel 50 Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown