Enbrel and Natesto

• 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.

• Generic Name: testosterone
• Dosage Forms: gel, metered
• Other Brand Names: Natesto, Androderm, AndroGel Packets, AndroGel Pump 125 g/actuation, FIRST-Testosterone, Fortesta, Testim, Vogelxo, Androgel, Axiron, Aveed, Delatestryl, Depo-Testosterone, Testosterone Cypionate, Testosterone Enanthate, Testosterone undecanoate, Xyosted, Striant

Testosterone is a naturally occurring male hormone necessary for many processes in the body.

Natesto (for use in the nose) is used to treat conditions in men that result from a lack of natural testosterone.

Testosterone will not enhance athletic performance and should not be used for that purpose.

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