Brenzys TM
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Active ingredients: etanercept
Brand name
(ARTG)
: BRENZYS etanercept (rch) 50 mg solution for injection pre-filled syringeDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Adults (18 years and older),Rheumatoid Arthritis,Active, adult rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in patients who have had inadequate response to one or more disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Brenzys can be used in combination with methotrexate. Severe, active rheumatoid arthritis in adults to slow progression of disease-associated structural damage in patients at high risk of erosive disease.,Psoriatic Arthritis,The signs and symptoms of active and progressive psoriatic arthritis in adults, when the response to previous disease-modifying antirheumatic therapy has been inadequate. Etanercept has been shown to reduce the rate of progression of joint damage as measured by X-ray and to improve physical function.,Plaque Psoriasis,Adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis, who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.,Ankylosing Spondylitis,The signs and symptoms of active ankylosing spondylitis in adults.,Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis,Treatment of adults with active* non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis with objective signs of inflammation as indicated by elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) and/or MRI change who have had an inadequate response to NSAIDs .,*Active disease is defined as a Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) score of greater than or equal to 4.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- Pre-filled syringe: a clear type I glass barrel, with rubber plunger, stainless steel needle and rubber needle shield.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- Pack of 1 (starter pack) pack
- Pack of 4 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient etanercept
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
