Enbrel Prefilled Syringe

Using Enbrel Prefilled Syringe may increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer, including a rare type of lymphoma. Ask your doctor about your specific risk.

Enbrel Prefilled Syringe can weaken your immune system. Serious and sometimes fatal infections may occur. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of infection such as: fever, chills, cough, sweating, body aches, skin sores or redness, diarrhea, burning when you urinate, or feeling very tired or short of breath.

Call your doctor for instructions if you miss a dose of Enbrel Prefilled Syringe.

Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox.

Do not receive a "live" vaccine while using Enbrel Prefilled Syringe. The vaccine may not work as well during this time, and may not fully protect you from disease. Live vaccines include measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), polio, rotavirus, typhoid, yellow fever, varicella (chickenpox), zoster (shingles), and nasal flu (influenza) vaccine.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Serious and sometimes fatal infections may occur. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of infection such as: fever, chills, cough, sweating, body aches, skin sores or redness, diarrhea, weight loss, burning when you urinate, coughing up blood, or feeling very tired or short of breath.

Also call your doctor at once if you have:

• blood problems--fever, pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding;

• liver problems--upper stomach pain, vomiting, tiredness, loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

• lupus-like syndrome--joint pain or swelling, chest discomfort, feeling short of breath, skin rash on your cheeks or arms (worsens in sunlight);

• nerve problems--numbness or tingling, problems with vision, or weak feeling in your arms or legs;

• new or worsening psoriasis--skin redness or scaly patches, raised bumps filled with pus;

• signs of heart failure--shortness of breath with swelling of your ankles or feet, rapid weight gain;

• signs of lymphoma--fever, night sweats, weight loss, stomach pain or swelling, chest pain, cough, trouble breathing, swollen glands (in your neck, armpits, or groin); or

• signs of tuberculosis--fever, cough, night sweats, loss of appetite, weight loss, feeling constantly tired.

Common side effects may include:

• pain, swelling, itching, or redness where the medicine was injected;

• headache; or

• cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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