Crinone and Etanercept

• Generic Name: progesterone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Crinone, Endometrin, FIRST-Progesterone VGS 200, Prochieve, First Progesterone MC10, Menopause Formula Progesterone, Prometrium

Progesterone is a female hormone important for ovulation and menstruation. Progesterone causes changes in the lining of your uterus, making it easier for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus at the beginning of pregnancy. Progesterone then helps your body maintain the pregnancy.

Crinone (for use in the vagina) is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not yet reached menopause but are not having periods due to a lack of progesterone in the body.

Crinone is also used in fertility treatment as part of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) for women unable to get pregnant due to a lack of natural progesterone in the body.

Crinone is also used to prevent overgrowth in the lining of the uterus in postmenopausal women who are receiving estrogen hormone replacement therapy.

Crinone 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

Etanercept is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker that is used to treat:

• rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis, and to prevent joint damage caused by these conditions;

• polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children who are at least 2 years old; and

• plaque psoriasis in adults and children who are at least 4 years old.

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