Enbrel is indicated to treat rheumatism, relieving the symptoms of pain and swelling of the joints, characteristic of this disease.
This drug has in its composition Etanercept, an anti-rheumatic compound that acts by binding and blocking the activity of TNF protein, reducing the pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, polyarticular juvenile chronic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and chronic psoriasis.
Price
The price of Enbrel varies between 4000 and 8000 reais, and can be purchased at pharmacies or online stores.
How to take
Enbrel is an injectable medicine that must be administered into a vein by a trained doctor, nurse or healthcare professional. The recommended doses should be indicated by the doctor as they depend on the disease to be treated and the intensity of the symptoms.
Side effects
Some of Enbrel's side effects may include allergy reactions to the medication such as redness, itching and swelling of the skin, fever, hives, bleeding and bruising at the injection site.
Contraindications
Enbrel is contraindicated for children under 4 years of age, patients with severe infections, being treated with anakinra, signs of infection or impaired coagulation and defense functions of the organism and for patients with allergy 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.
