Etanercept-szzs (By injection)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to etanercept-szzs.

Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
You may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Allow the medicine to warm at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before you inject it. If the medicine in the syringe or pen has changed color, looks cloudy, or if you see large particles in it, do not use it.
Do not remove the needle cover from the syringe or pen until you are ready to use it. Do not shake the medicine.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: Call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.
If you store this medicine at home, keep it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. You may store the prefilled syringe or pen at room temperature, for up to 28 days. Do not put it back in the refrigerator once it has reached room temperature. Throw away any unused medicine that has been stored at room temperature after 28 days. Do not freeze. Do not store the medicine in extreme heat or cold such as in your vehicle's glove box or trunk.
Throw away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

Some medicines can affect how etanercept-szzs work. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:
- Abatacept, anakinra, cyclophosphamide
- Diabetes medicine
- Steroid medicine (including dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone)
This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver problems (including hepatitis), diabetes, heart disease, heart failure, multiple sclerosis or any nervous system problem, Wegener granulomatosis, or a history of cancer, seizures, or Guillain-Barré syndrome. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to latex.
This medicine may cause you to get infections more easily. Tell your doctor if you have any type of infection before you start treatment. Also tell your doctor if you or a family member has a history of tuberculosis (TB).
This medicine may cause the following problems:
- Increased risk of cancer, including lymphoma, leukemia, and skin cancer
- Nervous system problems
- Heart failure
- Reactivation of hepatitis B
- Autoimmune problems, including lupus-like syndrome and autoimmune hepatitis
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
Fever, chills, cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, body aches
Seizures
Skin changes or growths, red, scaly patches on the skin
Swollen glands in your neck, armpits, or groin
Trouble breathing, cold sweat, blue skin, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Diarrhea
Pain, redness, swelling, itching, bleeding, or bruising where the shot was given

Last Updated: 1/27/2017