What important information do I need to know about taking prescription ENBREL?
ENBREL is a type of protein called a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker that blocks the action of a substance your body's immune system makes called TNF. People with an immune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and psoriasis, have too much TNF in their bodies. ENBREL can reduce the amount of TNF in the body to normal levels, helping to treat your disease. But, in doing so, ENBREL can also lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections.
All medicines have side effects, including ENBREL. Possible side effects of ENBREL include:
Serious infections
Many occurred in people prone to infection, such as those with advanced or poorly controlled diabetes
Some serious infections have been fatal
Rare cases of tuberculosis have occurred
What not to do
Do not start ENBREL if you have an infection, such as an open sore or the flu, or are allergic to ENBREL or its components
What to do
Tell your doctor if you are prone to infection or have had hepatitis B
Stop ENBREL if a serious infection occurs
Contact your doctor if you have questions about ENBREL or develop an infection
Tell your doctor if you have ever been treated for heart failure
Serious nervous system disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, seizures, or inflammation of the nerves of the eyes
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any of these disorders or if you develop them after starting ENBREL
Rare reports of serious blood disorders (some fatal)
Contact your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms, such as persistent fever, bruising, bleeding, or paleness
In medical studies of all TNF blockers, including ENBREL, a higher rate of lymphoma (a type of cancer) was seen compared to the general population. The risk of lymphoma may be up to several-fold higher in rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis patients
The role of TNF blockers, including ENBREL, in the development of lymphoma is unknown
ENBREL can cause injection site reactions
In a medical study of patients with JRA, infections, headaches, abdominal pain, vomiting, and nausea occurred more frequently than in adults
The kinds of infections reported were generally mild and similar to those usually seen in children
Other serious adverse reactions were reported rarely, including serious infections (2%) and depression/personality disorder (1%)
If you have any questions about this information, be sure to discuss them with your doctor. Please see full Prescribing Information
2007-01-02 13:43:11
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answered by kallmetigger 4
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at this time that substance is not known to have any side effects
it is used to treat arthritis mostly for people are overweight as well .
the idea here is loose some weight and improve mobility
it is a prescription drug and is very new .
i don't see why this drug would be a problem if taken as prescribed
2007-01-02 13:49:26
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answered by Anonymous
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