Intacept 25 mg PFS | 25 mg in 0.5 ml PFS

Introduction of Intacept 25 mg Injection

Intacept 25 mg Injection is used to treat autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It improves physical function by relieving the swelling, pain and redness associated with these conditions. Intacept 25 mg works by blocking the action of TNF, a protein in the body that plays a role in the cause of inflammation.

Intacept 25 mg Injection may cause some common side effects including injection site reactions such as redness, itching, pain, or swelling, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, nausea, increased risk of infection, increased liver enzymes, and more. If any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, talk to your doctor or health care professional. Your doctor or health care professional may be able to give you advice on how to manage these symptoms.

Before taking Intacept 25 mg Injection, inform your doctor about your past and present medical history, if you have any disorders such as kidney or liver disease or any other medical conditions and also let your doctor if you are using any medicines, vitamins or herbal medicines, as many medicines may react with the Intacept 25 mg. This medicine may increase infections, so make sure to inform your doctor if you have any infections such as tuberculosis, optimistic infections, cancer, alcoholic hepatitis, or Hepatitis B Virus infection, To make sure that this medicine does not affect your blood counts, your doctor may also monitor your blood counts with regular blood tests. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding it is important to check with your doctor before taking this medicine.

This Intacept 25 mg PFS will be administered by a trained healthcare professional such as a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinical setting. Please do not self-administer this Intacept 25 mg Injection. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine based on the type and severity of your condition.

Uses of Intacept 25 mg Injection

• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Psoriasis
• Ulcerative colitis
• Crohn’s disease
  

Benefits of Intacept 25 mg Injection

Rheumatoid arthritis: Intacept 25 mg Injection works by blocking the effects of some chemicals that cause inflammation. It can help reduce pain, stiffness and swelling in your joints and slow the progression of bone and joint damage. This medicine can improve your quality of life by making it easier for you to do normal daily activities. Take your medicine at the same time each day for maximum benefit. You should continue to take your medicine even if you feel well, as it will help to prevent future damage as well as improve your symptoms.

Ankylosing spondylitis: Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare arthritis affecting the spine or larger joints. It usually starts in the lower back and can spread to the neck. It can also affect joints in other parts of the body. Intacept 25 mg Injection will help to reduce the pain, stiffness and swelling in your spine and joints. It helps to improve flexibility and helps to prevent the disease from progressing. This will help you to lead a better and more active life.

Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a condition where the body's skin cells grow too fast, forming scaly, dry patches. They can grow anywhere, but most often appear on the scalp, elbow, knee and lower back. Intacept 25 mg will help to reduce the scaly, itchy patches that can develop on different parts of the body. It may take several months for this medicine to work fully. Avoid alcohol and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated during this treatment.

Ulcerative colitis: Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the large bowel where the lining of the large bowel turns red and inflamed. This can lead to bleeding, frequent bouts of diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Intacept 25 mg Injection will help to relieve these symptoms and will also help you to stay well by preventing them from getting worse again. To make sure you stay well hydrated while you are taking this medicine, drink plenty of fluids.

Crohn's disease: Crohn's disease is a chronic (long-lasting) inflammatory disease of the bowel. Diarrhoea and abdominal pain are the most common symptoms. Intacept 25 mg Injection helps to reduce the inflammation and relieve the symptoms. It also helps to prevent the symptoms from returning.

Side Effects of Intacept 25 mg Injection

​Like all drugs, Intacept 25 mg may cause side effects that are not life-threatening and will disappear as your body adjusts to the drug. Tell your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them.​

Most Common Side Effects of Intacept 25 mg Injection

• Redness, swelling, itching or pain at the injection site
• Vomiting
• Heartburn
• Headache
• Weakness
• Cough
• Stomach Pain
• ​Rash
• Itching
• Weakness in the arms or legs
• Dizziness
• Pale Skin
• Hives
• Numbness or tingling​
  

Common Side Effects of Intacept 25 mg Injection

• Seizures
• Bruising
• Bleeding
• Difficulty breathing and swallowing
• Vision problems
• Swelling of the face, throat, lips, tongue, hands, ankles, feet, lower legs or arms
• Red, pus
• filled bumps or scaly patches on the skin

How to Use Intacept 25 mg Injection?

This Intacept 25 mg is administered by a trained healthcare professional such as a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic setting. Please do not self-administer this Intacept 25 mg Injection. Your doctor or nurse will decide on the dose and length of time you should take the medicine depending on the type and severity of your condition.

How Intacept 25 mg Injection Works?

Intacept 25 mg Injection reduces the level of expression of the naturally occurring tumour necrosis factor (TNF). This binds to TNF and acts as a decoy receptor. TNFα, known as tumour necrosis factor-alpha, is a cytokine produced by macrophages and lymphocytes (white blood cells). It attracts other white blood cells to help with the immune response at the site of the inflammation. It is involved in the inflammatory response. It is useful in the treatment of autoimmune diseases.

Safety Advices Intacept 25 mg Injection

Alcohol

Unsafe

Pregnancy

Use with Caution

Kidney

Safe

Liver

Safe

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Driving

Unsafe

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