Enbrel is indicated to treat rheumatism, relieving symptoms of joint pain and swelling, characteristic of this disease.
This drug contains etanercept, an antirolitis-repellent compound that works by binding and blocking the activity of the TNF protein, reducing pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, polyarticular juvenile chronic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and chronic psoriasis.
The price of Enbrel ranges from 4000 to 8000 reais, and can be purchased from pharmacies or online stores.
Enbrel is an injectable medicine that a doctor, nurse or qualified healthcare professional should administer intravenously.Recommended doses should be indicated by your doctor as they depend on the disease to be treated and the intensity of your symptoms.
Some of the side effects of Enbrel may include allergic reactions to the medicine, such as redness, itching and swelling of the skin, fever, hives, bleeding and bruising at the injection site.
Enbrel is contraindicated in children under 4 years of age, patients with serious infections, treated with anakinra, signs of infection or alterations of the body’s clotting and defense functions, and in patients allergic to etanercept or any of the components of the formula.
Also, before starting treatment with this medicine, you should talk to your doctor if you have diabetes or other health problems.