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When Good goes Bad: A Discussion on Enbrel Side Effects

June 14, 2010 on 11:09 am | By admin | In Health and Fitness | Comments Off

Enbrel (generic name: etanercept) is a prescribed, therapeutic drug which is used most commonly to treat these health problems: rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.

Aside from those, this particular drug may also be used to treat plaque psoriasis and polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis to children of at least two years of age. This is given thru injection and the three possible injection sites acceptable for this drug are: thigh (most preferable), abdomen and upper arm.

This is said to be effective in alleviating one’s painful condition as he/she experiences the symptoms of the stated diseases. Though it’s proven to be effective, it is still cannot be avoided that this drug contains side effects.

Enbrel side effects may range from mild side effects such as runny nose, sneezing and dizziness to severe and serious such as bleeding and seizures. Aside from the intensity of the effects, side effects may also be classified according to the body system to which this drug may produce an undesirable effect. This drug is said to possibly weaken the function of respiratory system, nervous system, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal system.

To enlighten you more, allow me to provide you a more detailed information about enbrel side effects:

According to the its frequency:

common side effects include: injection site reactions (such as swelling, redness of the injection area, bruising, itching), infections such as common cold or sinus infection, headache, cough and even vomiting  rare side effects include: congestive heart failure, appendicitis, pancreatitis and blood clot

According to the severity of the side effect:

mild to moderate side effects include: headache, upset stomach or stomach pain and alike, cough, weakness, runny nose and noticeable redness, itching or pain at the injection site,    severe side effects include: severe allergic reactions ( itching, rash, hives, difficulty in breathing), suspicious bleeding, difficulty in urination, chest pain, blood in urine or black or bloody stools, numbness or tingling sensation, lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system) and mood change in children

To avoid such complications to happen as soon as one takes this medication, take note of this two important reminders by experts:

Before taking the medicine, always inform your doctor about your current state of condition such as if you have a disorder or taking other medications or nutritional supplements that contain the Hawthorn Berry, or if you are pregnant, if you are allergic to drugs, or will undergo a surgery in the near future.

After taking the medicine, inform your doctor as well if you are experiencing any pain or discomforts which you suspect to be of related to taking the medicine.   Generally, there is nothing to fear if in case you’ll take this medicine. As long as you cooperate with your doctor and pay attentively to the instructions and precautions given to you, be assured that your disorder will be relieved without experiencing additional discomforts.