Erelzi Subcutaneous and Hyaluronidase Subcutaneous, Injection

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

Etanercept-szzs injection is used alone or with other medicines (eg, methotrexate) to reduce signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, such as joint swelling, pain, tiredness, and duration of morning stiffness. It may also be used to treat a condition known as ankylosing spondylitis.

Etanercept-szzs injection is also used in children 2 years of age and older for polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: hyaluronidase
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Amphadase, Hylenex, Vitrase, Wydase, Hydase

Hyaluronidase is a natural substance found in the body, which is collected from either cows or pigs. It is cleaned up to remove animal substances. It may also be produced in a laboratory that recreates it from human albumin sources.

Hyaluronidase injection is a spreading substance. It is used with other medicines given under the skin to improve their uptake by the body. This method of drug delivery is only used when the drug cannot be given by injection into a vein. Hyaluronidase injection is also used to increase absorption of fluids or medicines that are injected into your skin. It also used to help improve absorption of radioactive substances during a procedure called subcutaneous urography.

Hyaluronidase is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.