Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Enbrel

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Babee Cof, Benylin DM Pediatric, Buckleys Mixture, Creomulsion, Creo-Terpin, DayQuil Cough, Delsym, Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief, Elixsure Cough, Robafen Cough Liquidgels, Robitussin CoughGels, Scot-Tussin Diabetic, Silphen DM, St. Joseph Cough Suppressant, Sucrets DM Cough, Theraflu Thin Strips Cough, Triaminic Long Acting Cough, DexAlone, Hold, Sucrets 4-Hour Cough Drops, Robitussin Maximum Strength, Vicks Formula 44

Temporary relief of coughs (antitussive, cough suppressant) caused by minor throat and bronchial irritation that may occur with common colds, allergies, or inhaled irritants.

Used in fixed combination with other agents (e.g., acetaminophen, brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, doxylamine, guaifenesin, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine) for the temporary relief of coughs and/or other symptoms (e.g., rhinorrhea, sneezing, lacrimation, itching eyes, oronasopharyngeal itching, nasal congestion) associated with seasonal (e.g., hay fever) or perennial allergic rhinitis, other upper respiratory allergies, or the common cold.

Most effective in the treatment of chronic, nonproductive cough.

In pediatric patients <2 years of age, OTC cough and cold preparations (i.e., containing cough suppressants [including dextromethorphan], antihistamines, expectorants, and/or nasal decongestants) were not more effective than placebo in reducing acute cough and other symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection and reportedly are associated with adverse events and sometimes death (albeit rarely). (See Pediatric Use under Cautions.)

Abuse and recreational use reported. (See Abuse Potential under Cautions.)

• 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.