Drug Name:Etanercept
Drug Class:Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitor
Mechanism of Action:
  • Binds to TNF-alpha and prevents it from binding to its receptors
  • Reduces inflammation and immune response
Use:
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Plaque psoriasis
  • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Side Effects:
  • Injection site reactions
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Upper respiratory infections
  • Increased risk of infections
  • Liver damage
  • Heart failure
Contraindications:
  • Active infections
  • Hypersensitivity to etanercept or any component of the formulation
Specialty:
  • Rheumatology
  • Dermatology
  • Pediatrics