Etanercept BS 25mg Syringe 0.5mL for S.C. Inj."Nichiiko" (エタネルセプトBS皮下注25mgシリンジ0.5mL「日医工」)

Country: Japan

Language: English

Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan

Active ingredient:

Etanercept (genetical recombination) [etanercept biosimilar 2]

Available from:

Nichi-iko Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd

INN (International Name):

Etanercept (genetical recombination) [etanercept biosimilar 2]

Pharmaceutical form:

colorless to pale yellow and limpid injectable preparation in a syringe

Patient Information leaflet

Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori")
Self-injection
Published: 11/2019
The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the
Japanese regulatory authority. Approval
details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks)
as well as efficacies (benefits). It is
important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To
obtain a better therapeutic response,
patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the
treatment.
BRAND NAME:
ETANERCEPT BS 25MG SYRINGE 0.5ML FOR S.C.
INJ."NICHIIKO"
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Etanercept (genetical recombination) [etanercept
biosimilar 2]
DOSAGE FORM:
colorless to pale yellow and limpid injectable preparation in
a syringe
IMPRINT OR PRINT ON WRAPPING:
EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE
This medicine suppresses action of TNFα which is considered to cause
abnormal immunity
associated with various diseases to prevent the damage of joints and
bones.
It is usually used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and polyarticular
active juvenile idiopathic
arthritis.
THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS
MEDICINE.BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR
AND PHARMACIST.
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch,
rash, etc.) to any medicines
or foods.
If you have infection (sepsis, etc.) or congestive heart failure.
If you have tuberculosis, demyelinating diseases (multiple sclerosis,
etc.) or history of any of
them.
If you have a history of interstitial pneumonia.
・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may
interact to enhance or
diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and
dietary supplements
as well as other prescription medicines.)
DOSING SCHEDULE (HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE)
・
Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is((         

to be written by a healthcare
professional
))
・Rheumatoid arthritis: In general, for adults, subcutaneously inject
10 to 25 mg of the active
ingredient at a time