Etanercept (50mg)
Intacept 50mg Injection is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should use it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Continue using it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better.Some common side effects of this medicine include allergic reactions, upper respiratory tract infection, itching, rash, and injection site reactions such as swelling, redness, and pain. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking it, let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. Your doctor may also monitor your blood counts by taking regular blood tests to make sure the medicine is not affecting your blood counts. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding women to ask the advice of their doctors before taking this medicine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Intacept
1 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Intacept 50mg Injection blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling and redness associated with certain joint diseases.
Related Warnings
Consuming alcohol with Intacept 50mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Intacept 50mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Intacept 50mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
It is not known whether Intacept 50mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Intacept 50mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Intacept 50mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Intacept 50mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Intacept 50mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Yes, Intacept 50mg Injection is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug
Intacept 50mg Injection is not a steroid or monoclonal antibody. It is a recombinant human protein and TNF inhibitor
Intacept 50mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Intacept 50mg Injection can cause weight gain and hair loss
Intacept 50mg Injection can start action in few days but usually it takes around 2-12 weeks to work for complete action.