INTACEPT 50MG INJ

Overview

INTACEPT 50MG INJ is a Schedule H drug.

INTACEPT 50MG INJ is composed of: ETANERCEPT (50.0 MG)

Etanercept is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker. It works by decreasing TNF, a protein produced by the immune system to helps the body fight infections. In people with autoimmune disorders, the immune system produces too much TNF and mistakenly attacks healthy cells. Etanercept is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis, and to prevent joint damage caused by these conditions. Etanercept is also used to treat polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children who are at least 2 years old. Etanercept is also used to treat plaque psoriasis in adults and children who are at least 4 years old.

Usage

ETANERCEPT is generally used to treat: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis
ETANERCEPT can address symptoms like: Arms Swelling

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for INTACEPT 50MG INJ and its Constituents


Avoid using contaminated solution of this drug or if the appearance of the solution is changed. Do not have any vaccinations while taking this medication. It may increase the risk of cancer and serious infections including tuberculosis. Caution needed in patients with history of decreased bone marrow function, history of cancer (e.g., lymphoma), seizures, active or reoccurring infections, diabetes, certain brain/spinal cord disorders (demyelinating disorders such as multiple sclerosis), blood disorders, heart disease (e.g., heart failure), allergies during pregnancy, in elderly, and children between 2 to 18 yrs. It should not be used in children less than 2 years. Do not share this medication with others.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ETANERCEPT over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

ETANERCEPT : Flu, Sarcoidosis

Serious Side-Effects

ETANERCEPT : Tuberculosis, Cancer, Congestive Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Aseptic Meningitis, Hydrocephalus, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Head Headache, Dizziness, Hair Loss, Eyes Burn, Nose Burn, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Loss Of Appetite, Loose Motion, Dry Mouth, Arms Joint Pain

Disease Interactions

ETANERCEPT can interfere with: Hepatitis B, Hepatitis Non-A (alcoholic Hepatitis), Heart Failure, Hypoglycemia, Tuberculosis, Varicella Virus Antenatal Infection, Wegener’s Granulomatosis

Technical Classification

ETANERCEPT is categorized as:
  • ANTIRHEUMATICS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS
  • TNF ALFA INHIBITORS / IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENTS / IMMUNOLOGIC AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Once every week40%
Stat34%
Others17%

How long was it prescribed?

60 Days35%
30 Days30%
90 Days9%
14 Days9%
56 Days4%
120 Days4%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

12 to 18yrs2%
18 to 35yrs17%
35 to 50yrs9%
50 to 60yrs26%
60 to 70yrs39%
70yrs and above7%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females63%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Rheumatologist100%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

FOLVITE 5MG TAB32%
UPRISE D3 60K TAB15%
DEPOMEDROL 40MG INJ15%
NEUROBION FORTE TAB13%
LEFNO TAB 10MG13%
FOLITRAX 10MG TAB13%
LEFNO TAB 20MG11%
HCQS 200MG TAB11%
NUCOXIA P TAB11%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

CBC (HEMATOLOGY)21%
ESR (HEMATOLOGY)19%
CRP (SEROLOGY)15%
SGPT TEST (BIOCHEMISTRY)13%
SERUM CREATININE (SEROLOGY)11%

Available Alternatives for INTACEPT 50MG INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ENBREL 50MG INJINR 17,170 for 1 PACKETANERCEPT 50 MG
INTACEPT 50MG INJINR 10000 for 1 ML INJECTIONETANERCEPT 50.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ENBREL 25MG INJINR 8,700 for 1 PACKETANERCEPT 25 MG
ETACEPT 25MG INJINR 6875 for 3 ML INJECTIONETANERCEPT 25.0 MG
ETANERCEPTETANERCEPT
INTACEPT 25MG INJINR 5500 for 1 ML INJECTIONETANERCEPT 25 MG