Enbrel and UTA

• 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: hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / sodium biphosphate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Urogesic-Blue, UTA, Uro-BLUE, Urolet MB, Indiomin MB, ME/NaPhos/MB/Hyo1, UTA

Hyoscyamine produces many effects in the body, including relief from muscle spasms.

Methenamine and methylene blue work as mild antiseptics that fight bacteria in the urine and bladder.

Sodium biphosphate is a form of phosphorus, which is a naturally occurring substance that is important in every cell in the body.

UTA is a combination medicine used to treat bladder irritation (pain, burning, inflammation) caused by urinary tract infection. UTA is also used to prevent bladder discomfort during a medical procedure.

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