e you use ENBREL®. Your doctor may do a blood test before you start treatment with ENBREL® and while you use ENBREL®.
Nervous system problems. Rarely, people who use TNF blocker medicines have developed nervous system problems such as multiple sclerosis, seizures, or inflammation of the nerves of the eyes. Tell your doctor right away if you get any of these symptoms: numbness or tingling in any part of your body, vision changes, weakness in your arms and legs, and dizziness.
Blood problems. Low blood counts have been seen with other TNF blocker medicines. Your body may not make enough of the blood cells that help fight infections or help stop bleeding. Symptoms include fever, bruising or bleeding very easily, or looking pale.
Heart failure including new heart failure or worsening of heart failure you already have. New or worse heart failure can happen in people who use TNF blocker medicines, like ENBREL®. If you have heart failure your condition should be watched closely while you take ENBREL®. Call your doctor right away if you get new or worsening symptoms of heart failure while taking ENBREL® such as shortness of breath or swelling of your lower legs or feet.
Psoriasis. Some people using ENBREL® developed new psoriasis or worsening of psoriasis they already had. Tell your doctor if you develop red scaly patches or raised bumps which may be filled with pus . Your doctor may decide to stop your treatment with ENBREL®.
Allergic reactions. Allergic reactions can happen to people who use TNF blocker medicines. Call your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of an allergic reaction. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include a severe rash, a swollen face, or trouble breathing.
Autoimmune reactions, including:
Lupus-like syndrome. Symptoms include a rash on your face and arms that gets worse in the sun. Tell your doctor if you have this symptom. Symptoms may go away when you stop using ENBREL®.
Autoimmune hepatitis. Liver problems can happen in people who use TNF blocker medicines, including ENBREL®. These problems can lead to liver failure and death. Call your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms: feel very tired, skin or eyes look yellow, poor appetite or vomiting, pain on the right side of your stomach (abdomen).
Common side effects of ENBREL® include:
Injection site reactions such as redness, swelling, itching, or pain. These symptoms usually go away within 3 to 5 days. If you have pain, redness or swelling around the injection site that doesn’t go away or gets worse, call your doctor.
Upper respiratory infections (sinus infections)
Headache
These are not all the side effects with ENBREL®. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store ENBREL®?
Store ENBREL® in the refrigerator at 36° to 46°F (2° to 8°C).
Do not freeze.
Do not shake.
Keep ENBREL® in the original carton to protect from light.
Keep ENBREL® and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General Information about ENBREL®
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes not mentioned in a Medication Guide. Do not use ENBREL® for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give ENBREL® to other people, even if they have the same condition. It may harm them.
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