Etanercept-szzs Subcutaneous and Soliris

• 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-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.

Etanercept-szzs is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: eculizumab
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names: Soliris

Soliris (eculizumab) is a monoclonal antibody. Eculizumab binds to proteins in the blood that can destroy red blood cells in people with genetic conditions that affect the natural defenses of red blood cells.

Soliris is used to prevent the breakdown of red blood cells in adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH).

Soliris is also used to treat a rare chronic blood disease called atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) in adults and children who weigh at least 11 pounds (5 kilograms).

Soliris is also used to treat myasthenia gravis in adults.

Soliris is also used to treat neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) in adults.

Soliris is available only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of this medicine.