Definition Enbrel® contains the active ingredient Etanercept and is a prescription-only drug. It is available as injection vials containing the substance in the form of dry powder, which is used to prepare a solution, or as an injection solution in pre-filled syringes and pens. Mode of action Etanercept is a fusion protein produced by genetic … Enbrel®
Type of application The finished drug is administered in its usual dosage (25 mg) twice a week or in the double dosage (50 mg) once a week subcutaneously (under the skin). In children and adolescents, an individual dosage is usually determined by the doctor. It can be administered independently from meals. Dosage Enbrel® is available … Type of application | Enbrel®
What are the alternatives to Enbrel® ? Enbrel® is approved for the treatment of a wide variety of diseases and the alternatives to the drug are therefore primarily based on the disease to be treated. For the treatment of psoriasis, drugs in the form of ointments are usually used first and often no additional drugs … What are the alternatives to Enbrel® ? | Enbrel®
Costs Enbrel® is a relatively expensive drug. The treatment costs for a single injection are several hundred euros and the entire treatment usually costs several thousand euros.As a rule, however, the drug is only prescribed if it is covered by health insurance. If the indication is justified, this is usually unproblematic for both private and … Costs | Enbrel®
