Aminocaproic Acid Injection and Etanercept Auto-Injectors

• Generic Name: aminocaproic acid
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Amicar

Aminocaproic acid is a man-made form of a protein that occurs naturally in the body and helps the blood to clot.

Aminocaproic acid is used to treat bleeding episodes in people with certain medical conditions such as aplastic anemia (lack of blood cells and platelets), cirrhosis of the liver, placenta abruptio (early separation of the placenta in pregnancy), urinary bleeding, and certain types of cancer.

Aminocaproic acid is also used to prevent bleeding after heart surgery or placement of a shunt near the liver to control high blood pressure.

Aminocaproic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: etanercept
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Enbrel, Erelzi Prefilled Syringe, Erelzi Sensoready Pen, Enbrel SureClick, Enbrel Prefilled Syringe, Enbrel Mini Prefilled Cartridge

• It is used to treat some types of arthritis.
• It is used to treat ankylosing spondylitis.
• It is used to treat plaque psoriasis.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.