Kosmix: Anakinra Overview

Why it is Prescribed

Anakinra is used, alone or in combination with other medications, to reduce the pain and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Anakinra is in a class of medications called interleukin antagonists. It works by blocking the activity of interleukin, a protein in the body that causes joint damage.

How it Works

Anakinra comes as a solution to inject subcutaneously (under the skin). It is usually injected once a day, at the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take anakinra exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

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Why it is Prescribed

Anakinra is used, alone or in combination with other medications, to reduce the pain and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Anakinra is in a class of medications called interleukin antagonists. It works by blocking the activity of interleukin, a protein in the body that causes joint damage.

Brand Names

Kineret ^®

How it Works

Anakinra comes as a solution to inject subcutaneously (under the skin). It is usually injected once a day, at the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take anakinra exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Anakinra comes in prefilled glass syringes. There are seven syringes in each box, one for each day of the week. Use each syringe only once and inject all the solution in the syringe. Even if there is still some solution left in the syringe after you inject, do not inject again. Dispose of used syringes in a puncture-resistant container. Talk to your doctor ...

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Other Information

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests before and during treatment to check your body's response to anakinra.

Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

Other Uses

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Overdose

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Precautions

Before taking anakinra,

tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to anakinra, proteins made from bacterial cells (E. coli), latex, or any other medications.

tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: etanercept (Enbrel); infliximab (Remicade); and medications that suppress the immune system such as azathioprine (Imuran), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), methotrexate (Rheumatrex), sirolimus (Rapamune), and tacrolimus (Prograf). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.

tell your doctor if you have an infection, asthma, HIV infection or AIDS, or kidney disease.

tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan ...

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Possible Side Effects

Anakinra may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

redness, swelling, bruising, or pain at the site of injection
headache
upset stomach
diarrhea
runny nose

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Special Dietary Concerns

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

Storage Conditions

Keep syringes and injection supplies out of the reach of children. Store anakinra syringes in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Protect from light. Do not use a syringe that has been at room temperature for more than 24 hours. Throw away any medication left after the expiration date on the carton. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

Anakinra Overview

Why it is Prescribed

How it Works

Why it is Prescribed

Brand Names

How it Works

Other Information

Other Uses

Overdose

Precautions

Possible Side Effects

Special Dietary Concerns

Storage Conditions

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