Intacept 50Mg Pre Filled Syringe Of 1Ml Solution For Injection

• Intacept Solution For Injection is used in the management of:
• Rheumatoid arthritis.
• Juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
• Psoriatic arthritis.
• Ankylosing spondylitis.
• Active psoriatic arthritis.
• Plaque psoriasis.
• Paediatric plaque psoriasis.

• If you, or the child you are caring for, are allergic to etanercept or to any of the other ingredients of Intacept Solution For Injection.
• If you or the child have, or are at risk of developing, a serious blood infection called sepsis.
• If you or the child have an infection of any kind.

• Infections, including colds, sinusitis, bronchitis, urinary tract infections and skin infections
• Injection site reactions, including bleeding, bruising, redness, itching, pain and swelling, which become less frequent after the first month
• Headache
• Allergic reactions
• Fever
• Rash
• Itching
• Formation of antibodies directed against normal tissue

Other General Warnings

• You or the child develop a new infection, or are about to have major surgery.
• You or the child have a history of recurrent infections, diabetes, or another condition that increases infection risk.
• You or the child develops fever, chills, or a cough.
• You have travelled recently outside your region.
• You have, or have ever had, tuberculosis, or have been in contact with someone who has it.
• You have, or have ever had, hepatitis B.
• You have heart failure, as it may worsen during treatment.
• You have a nervous system disease, such as multiple sclerosis.
• You experience chest tightness, wheezing, dizziness or a rash after injecting.
• You are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, are planning a baby, or are breastfeeding.
• You are due for any vaccination, particularly a live vaccine.

• Intacept Solution For Injection is given as an injection under the skin, exactly as your doctor has prescribed.
• You or your carer can be trained to give the injection at home.
• Take the syringe or pen from the refrigerator and wait about 15 to 30 minutes for it to reach room temperature before injecting. Do not warm it in any other way.
• Check the solution before injecting. It should be clear or slightly opalescent and colourless to pale yellow or pale brown, and may contain small white or almost transparent protein particles.
• Do not use the solution if it is discoloured or cloudy, or if it contains particles other than those described.
• Rotate the injection site as shown.
• Never attempt to change, delay, skip or repeat a dose on your own.

• Store Intacept Solution For Injection in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze it.
• Keep the pre-filled syringes or pens in the outer carton in order to protect them from light.
• It may be stored at up to 25°C for a single limited period, after which it must not be returned to the refrigerator.
• Keep it out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.
• Do not throw medicines, needles or syringes away with household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of them.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

Interactions with other medicines

• Tell your doctor about all medicines you or your child take, including those bought without a prescription.
• Tell your doctor if you are using another medicine that suppresses the immune system.
• Tell your doctor about any vaccination that is due. Do not give live vaccines at the same time as Intacept Solution For Injection.
• Tell your doctor before any major surgery, as treatment may need monitoring.

Interactions with food items

• Intacept Solution For Injection is injected under the skin rather than swallowed, so interactions with food are not expected.