Etanercept

Question 1

What are the primary therapeutic uses of Etanercept?

Answer 1

treat autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and plaque psoriasis.

Question 2

How is Etanercept administered?

Answer 2

via subcutaneous injection

Question 3

What are common adverse effects?

Answer 3

injection site reactions (redness, pain, swelling), increased risk of infections, and potential reactivation of latent infections like tuberculosis.

Question 4

What pre-treatment evaluations are necessary before starting Etanercept?

Answer 4

Patients should be screened for latent tuberculosis and hepatitis B prior to initiating therapy

Question 5

What are the contraindications?

Answer 5

sepsis, active infections, and known hypersensitivity to Etanercept or its components.

Question 8

What serious infections are associated with Etanercept use?

Answer 8

Etanercept has been linked to serious infections, including tuberculosis, invasive fungal infections, and reactivation of hepatitis B.

Question 9

What should be done if a patient develops a serious infection while on Etanercept?

Answer 9

Etanercept should be discontinued if a patient develops a serious infection or sepsis.