What is Etanercept?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: EtanerceptBrand:
Etanercept is an antirheumatic drug that helps block inflammation. It may be used to treat certain auto-immune conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, plaque psoriasis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
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How do members experience Etanercept?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 3,810 | 207 | |
| Psoriatic arthritis | 490 | 95 | |
| Psoriasis | 465 | 38 | |
| Ankylosing spondylitis | 275 | 27 | |
| Polyarticular onset juvenile arthritis | 28 | 8 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 17 | |
| Headaches | 9 | |
| Bruising | 8 | |
| Injection site itching | 8 | |
| Injection site pain | 7 | |
| Injection site redness | 7 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 39 | |
| Moderate | 50 | |
| Mild | 100 | |
| None | 174 |
Member evaluations
Clivers
evaluated on Feb 01, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for rheumatoid arthritis: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Wicked13
evaluated on Dec 15, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for psoriasis: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
lbarbeedoll
evaluated on Jan 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for psoriatic arthritis: None
- Side effects: Moderate
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