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Kineret Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Active Rheumatoid Arthritis
Kineret is indicated for the reduction in signs and symptoms and slowing the progression of structural damage in moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA), in patients 18 years of age or older who have failed 1 or more disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Kineret can be used alone or in combination with DMARDs other than Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blocking agents [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
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What is Kineret Prescribing Information?
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What is Patient information?
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Kineret Patient Information: Side Effects
If you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives), stop using anakinra, and seek emergency medical attention.
In rare cases, people receiving anakinra have developed serious infections. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop a fever, flu-like symptoms, or any other sign of infection.
Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use anakinra and notify your doctor if you experience
- nausea or diarrhea;
- a headache;
- sinu...
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What is Consumer information?
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Kineret Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat rheumatoid arthritis. It helps to slow joint damage and reduces the joint pain/swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis so that you can move better. Anakinra is a man-made form of a natural protein (interleukin-1 receptor antagonist) made by the body. It helps to block the effects of another protein (interleukin-1) which can cause joint pain/swelling/stiffness.
HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using anakinra and each tim...
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