Betamethasone and Clotrimazole and Enbrel

• Generic Name: betamethasone / clotrimazole topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lotrisone

Betamethasone is steroid that reduces itching, swelling, and redness of the skin.

Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.

Betamethasone and clotrimazole topical (for the skin) is used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.

Betamethasone and clotrimazole topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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

Enbrel (etanercept) is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker. It works by decreasing TNF, a protein produced by the immune system to helps the body fight infections. In people with autoimmune disorders, the immune system produces too much TNF and mistakenly attacks healthy cells.

Enbrel is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis, and to prevent joint damage caused by these conditions.

Enbrel is also used to treat polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children who are at least 2 years old.

Enbrel is also used to treat plaque psoriasis in adults and children who are at least 4 years old.