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Licensed to treat moderate to severe polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in children aged 2 and older and adults with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis, either alone or in combination with methotrexate.
Adults and kids who are at least 4 years old and who qualify for systemic therapy or phototherapy can use it to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Adults with psoriatic arthritis can use it with or without methotrexate to lessen signs and symptoms, stop structural progression, and enhance physical function.
It has been approved for easing the symptoms and indications of active ankylosing spondylitis.
Enbrel contains a fragment of human immunoglobulin G1, which gives it a more profound and long-lasting effect than naturally occurring soluble TNF receptors.
It can be administered by a doctor or nurse, or people can be taught to do it themselves.
Enbrel mini single-dose prefilled cartridges for use with the AutoTouch reusable autoinjector are available as a single-dose vial, a single-dose prefilled syringe, a single-dose prefilled SureClick autoinjector, and an Enbrel mini single-dose prefilled syringe. Administration is simple to grasp.
Adult rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis: 50mg once weekly for three months, then once weekly thereafter; psoriasis: 50mg twice weekly for three months, then once weekly thereafter.
Less pain, stiffness, and edema are among the effects, along with improvements in mobility and inflammatory laboratory indicators.