How do I take etanercept (Enbrel) to treat psoriasis?
ANSWER
You take etanercept (Enbrel) by injecting it under your skin at home. You use it twice weekly for 3 months. After that, you inject it once a week.
From: Biologic Medications for Psoriasis WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Debra Jaliman on November 7, 2018
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SOURCES:
Abel, E. "Psoriasis," ACP Medicine, BC Decker, 2005.
American Academy of Dermatology.
Amgen Prescribing Information, Amjevita.
Bruce E. Strober, MD, PhD, associate professor, vice chairman, director of clinical trials, department of dermatology, University of Connecticut; consultant to Amgen, Biogen, Genentech, Fujisawa, NexGenix Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. and 3M.
Coxentyx.com.
FDA: "FDA approves new psoriasis drug Taltz," “FDA approves Amjevita, a biosimilar to Humira,” "Cosentyx Medication Guide," "FDA approves new psoriasis drug," "Taltz Medication Guide."
Jeffrey M. Weinberg, MD, Mount Sinai St. Luke's, New York; associate clinical professor of dermatology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; consultant to Amgen and Genentech.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
National Psoriasis Foundation.
PubMed Health: “Certolizumab (Injection),” “Golimumab (Injection).”
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