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Erelzi Prefilled Syringe and Hepatitis B

Result of checking the interaction of drug Erelzi Prefilled Syringe and disease Hepatitis B for safety when used together.

Check result:

Erelzi Prefilled Syringe <> Hepatitis B

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Etanercept, has been associated with reactivation of hepatitis B, in some cases fatal, in patients who were previously infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and had received concomitant TNF-blocking agents. Therefore, screening for viral hepatitis should be performed in accordance with published guidelines before starting therapy with etanercept. Monitor patients at risk or with evidence of current or prior HBV infection for clinical and laboratory signs of hepatitis or HBV reactivation. Prescribers should exercise caution in prescribing TNF blockers in patients previously infected with HBV Monitor patients with evidence of current or prior HBV infection for clinical and laboratory signs of hepatitis or HBV reactivation during and for several months following etanercept therapy. In patients who develop HBV reactivation, consideration should be given to stopping etanercept and initiating anti-viral therapy with appropriate supportive treatment. The safety of resuming etanercept therapy after HBV reactivation is controlled is not known. Therefore, prescribers should weigh the risks and benefits when considering resumption of therapy.

Erelzi Prefilled Syringe

Generic Name: etanercept

Brand Name: Enbrel, Erelzi Prefilled Syringe, Erelzi Sensoready Pen, Enbrel Prefilled Syringe, Enbrel SureClick, Enbrel Mini Prefilled Cartridge

Synonyms: n.a.

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