Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Enbrel
  2. Erelzi
  3. Eticovo

Descriptions


Etanercept injection is used to reduce signs and symptoms of active arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or psoriatic arthritis, such as joint swelling, pain, tiredness, and duration of morning stiffness. This medicine may also slow the progression of damage to the body from active arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. It may also be used to treat a condition known as ankylosing spondylitis.

Etanercept is also used in children 2 years of age and older for juvenile idiopathic arthritis. It is also used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in patients 4 years of age and older.

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

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Solution

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Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2023

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