Etanercept and Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride

• 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.

• Generic Name: hydroxyzine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  ANX, Vistaril, Atarax, Vistaril IM, Hyzine, Vistaject-50, Rezine

Symptomatic management of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneuroses and as an adjunct in patients with organic disease states who have associated anxiety; however, most clinicians consider other anxiolytic agents (e.g., benzodiazepines) more effective.

Has been used to allay anxiety in prepartum and postpartum states.

Has been used for prompt control of acutely disturbed or hysterical patients.

Management of pruritus caused by allergic conditions (e.g., chronic urticaria, atopic or contact dermatoses) and in histamine-mediated pruritus.

Sedation before and after general anesthesia.

Has been used to reduce opiate analgesic requirements.

Has been used to manage agitation caused by acute alcohol withdrawal.

Has been used to control motion sickness.

Management of nausea and vomiting of various etiologies (e.g., postoperative).

Safety for prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy not established; contraindicated during early pregnancy.