What types of arthritis is etanercept used for?
Etanercept is a biologic used to treat inflammatory types of arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. What is the typical dose and when do I take it? Etanercept is given by an injection under the skin once or twice a week. The dose given is 50 mg per week or 25 mg twice a week. In some circumstances etanercept may be given as 50 mg twice a week. How long will it take to work? Most people begin to feel the effects of etanercept after about two weeks, however, it may take months to feel the maximum effect. Some people respond a little slower taking 3 to 6 months until a significant benefit is seen. When should I not take my etanercept and call my doctor? Symptom Action Fever Stop etanercept and see your doctor. Think you have an infection Stop etanercept and see your doctor. Prescribed an antibiotic Stop etanercept and see your doctor. Become pregnant Stop etanercept and see your doctor. Scheduled for surgery Notify your doctor of the surgery d
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