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How to Take Etanercept and it's Dose


It is administered as an injection just under the skin by a healthcare provider.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- SC- The recommended dose is 50 mg weekly; twice weekly in plaque psoriasis. 0.8 mg/kg/week in children.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity or widespread infection.

Drug Name : Etanercept

This medication is a tumor-necrosis factor (TNF) blocker, prescribed for ankylosing spondylitis (type of joint pain that affects your back), juvenile arthritis (arthritis-related condition that develops in children), psoriasis, and rheumatoid (inflammation of the joints) and psoriatic arthritis.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Etanercept

India :


International :


Enbrel Prefilled Syringes
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