Enbrel is the prescription drug trade name to treat autoimmune conditions such as arthritis and plaque psoriasis in adults. An autoimmune disease is when the immune system incorrectly attacks the body’s healthy cells. Plaque psoriasis is a persistent skin condition with itchy skin patches.

Enbrel is used to treat the following health conditions:

• Treats Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis
• Helps in the management of Rheumatic arthritis
• Aids in Ankylosing spondylitis Management
• Treats Psoriatic arthritis
• Helps in Plaque psoriasis treatment

Common side effects

• Pain and redness on the injection site
• Itchiness
• Skin rash
• Diarrhea
• Bleeding
• Fever
• Respiratory infections viz, sinus infection

Enbrel might not be suitable for persons with the following health conditions:

• Allergic reaction to Enbrel or any of the ingredients of the drug
• Diabetes
• Tuberculosis
• Active infections such as flu
• Heart problem
• Weakened immune system
• Alcoholic hepatitis