Etacept PFS Injection

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:01 AM (IST)

Etacept PFS Injection is a medicine used to treat a variety of conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. It provides relief from swelling, pain, and redness associated with various disorders and improves physical function.

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1 ml Injection

General Information

Contains

Etanercept (50mg)

Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Etacept PFS Injection is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should use it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Continue using it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better.

Some common side effects of this medicine include allergic reactions, upper respiratory tract infection, itching, rash, and injection site reactions such as swelling, redness, and pain. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking it, let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. Your doctor may also monitor your blood counts by taking regular blood tests to make sure the medicine is not affecting your blood counts. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding women to ask the advice of their doctors before taking this medicine.

There is a Patient Support Program/Patient Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata 1mg. Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same. You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.

Uses of Etacept Injection

Benefits of Etacept Injection

Ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis that affects the spine or larger joints. It usually starts in your lower back and can spread up to your neck or damage joints in other parts of your body. Etacept PFS Injection helps reduce pain, stiffness and swelling in your spine and joints. It helps improve flexibility and prevents disease progression. This will help you lead a better and active life.

Rheumatoid arthritis
Etacept PFS Injection reduces pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slows down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. The medicine is given as an injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Etacept PFS Injection reduces the scaly, itchy patches which may develop on the different parts of the body. It may take several months to become fully effective. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the large intestine (colon) and rectum in which the lining of the bowel becomes red and swollen. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea and abdominal pain. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You should drink plenty of fluids while taking on treatment with this medicine to make sure you stay hydrated.

Crohn’s disease
Crohn’s disease is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the intestines. The most common symptoms are diarrhea and pain in your abdomen. Etacept PFS Injection helps reduce the inflammation, relieve the symptoms, and prevent them from coming back.

Side effects of Etacept Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Etacept

Allergic reaction
Upper respiratory tract infection
Itching
Rash
Injection site reaction

How to use Etacept Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Etacept Injection works

Etacept PFS Injection blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling and redness associated with certain joint diseases.

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Quick tips

Etacept PFS Injection is given by injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection). You, a friend, or a family member can be taught how to give the injections.
Some people feel better quite quickly after receiving the injection while others may take longer. Keep taking your medication.
Etacept PFS Injection could make it harder for you to fight infections. It is best to stop taking Etacept PFS Injection if you have a fever or think you have an infection, or you have been given antibiotics to treat an infection.
Have a tuberculosis skin test & chest x-ray done before starting Etacept PFS Injection.
Get blood tests done regularly to keep a track of your arthritis and make sure that Etacept PFS Injection is not affecting your blood counts.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Etacept PFS Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Etacept PFS Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Etacept PFS Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Etacept PFS Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Etacept PFS Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Etacept PFS Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Etacept PFS Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Etacept PFS Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is Etacept PFS Injection a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug?

Yes, Etacept PFS Injection is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug

Is Etacept PFS Injection a steroid or monoclonal antibody?

Etacept PFS Injection is not a steroid or monoclonal antibody. It is a recombinant human protein and TNF inhibitor

Is Etacept PFS Injection safe?

Etacept PFS Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Does Etacept PFS Injection cause weight gain or hair loss?

Etacept PFS Injection can cause weight gain and hair loss

How long does Etacept PFS Injection take to work?

Etacept PFS Injection can start action in few days but usually it takes around 2-12 weeks to work for complete action.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Fusion proteins

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs (DMARDs)- Biologics

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Rheumatoid Factor - Agglutination

Rheumatoid Factor - Turbidometry

Rheumatoid Factor IgG Antibody

References

Furst DE, Ulrich RW, Varkey-Altamirano C. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs, Nonopioids Analgesics, & Drugs Used in Gout. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 634.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 503-505.
Etanercept. Maidenhead, Berkshire: Biogen Idec Ltd.; 2016 [revised Nov. 2018]. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs.com. Etanercept. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

Suffering from ultratics colitis i have done colonoscopy test 04 months back From 05 months how many months I have to take medicines is it cure completely

Dr. Kunal Parasar

Surgical Gastroenterology

Ulcerative colitis is a lifelong disease with remission and exacerbations. Durations of remission cant b predicted all d time

Hi, I was diagnosed for Ulcerative Colitis in 2009. I was administered with Mesacol , I was back to normal. In past 1 month , after having food lunch or dinner I feel uneasy such as indigestion, having to force for motions next day. Sometimes Iam unable to pass motions. I feel tired also. Pls suggest.

Dr. Kunal Parasar

Surgical Gastroenterology

Ulcerative colitis is a lifong disease q with remission and exacerbation . U should b under constant follow up of ur gastroenterologist

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Marketer details

Name: Cipla Ltd
Address: Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Etacept PFS Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Etacept PFS Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Etacept Injection

Benefits of Etacept Injection

Side effects of Etacept Injection

How to use Etacept Injection

How Etacept Injection works

All substitutes for Etacept PFS Injection

Intacept 50mg Injection

Rymti 50mg Injection

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is Etacept PFS Injection a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug?

Is Etacept PFS Injection a steroid or monoclonal antibody?

Is Etacept PFS Injection safe?

Does Etacept PFS Injection cause weight gain or hair loss?

How long does Etacept PFS Injection take to work?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Anti Neutrophilic Cytoplasmic Antibody - P

Anti Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (ASCA), IgA

Anti Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (ASCA), IgG

C- Reactive Protein Quantitative

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

HLA - B27, PCR

Rheumatoid Factor - Agglutination

Rheumatoid Factor - Turbidometry

Rheumatoid Factor IgG Antibody

References

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