Anakinra Syringe: Uses, indications and precautions for use

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Anakinra Syringe is a man-made protein used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and multisystem inflammatory disease in infants. The drug is pre-packed in the form of a syringe so it is convenient to use. However. To use drugs safely and effectively, patients need to absolutely follow the instructions of the doctor and the consulting pharmacist.

1. What are the uses of Anakinra Syringe?

Interleukin-1 (IL-1) is a protein produced by the body in response to inflammatory stimuli and mediates various physiological responses including inflammatory and immune responses. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have elevated levels of IL-1, causing negative effects such as swelling, pain, cartilage degeneration, bone destruction,... Anakinra is a biological drug that can be used. alone or in combination with other drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The drug Anakinra Syringe competitively binds with IL-1, thereby inhibiting the activity of IL-1, preventing cartilage degeneration, bone resorption, reducing pain, swelling, stiffness to help patients reduce symptoms and mobility. better motion. Anakinra Syringe is also used to treat neonatal multisystem inflammatory disease (NOMID). The drug helps to improve the symptoms of the disease such as fever, rash, joint pain, vomiting, headache.
Accordingly, Anakinra Syringe is used as follows:
The drug is prepackaged in syringes, usually injected under the skin once a day or as directed by a doctor. Before injecting, check the drug with the naked eye, do not use if the medicine changes color or has deposits. If there is nothing abnormal, allow the medicine to warm to room temperature for 30 minutes before injecting. Clean the area to be injected with alcohol. Remember to change the injection site every day to avoid subcutaneous damage. Do not inject Anakinra Syringe into red, bruised, calloused, scarred, or stretch marks areas. Anakinra Syringe should be used daily to achieve the highest therapeutic effect. To make it easier to remember, take the medicine at the same time of day. Used Anakinra syringes must not be reused. Learn how to safely discard a needle. Tell your doctor if you are taking Anakinra Syringe but your rheumatoid arthritis symptoms do not improve or get worse.

2. Side effects of rheumatoid arthritis drug Anakinra Syringe

When using Anakinra Syringe for rheumatoid arthritis, patients may experience effects such as bruising, redness, swelling, and pain at the injection site. This skin reaction is usually mild and lasts 2 to 4 weeks. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects are severe or persist.
Anakinra Syringe can cause some serious side effects such as:
Increases the risk of serious infections of the skin, bones, joints, lungs,... Immediately tell your doctor if after taking Anakinra Syringe medicine , the patient has symptoms such as fever, chills, cough with phlegm, persistent sore throat, widespread red, swollen skin, bone pain,. .. Cases of serious allergic reactions to Anakinra Syringe are very rare. However, the consequences are often very serious and can be life-threatening. Take the patient to the nearest medical facility if, after taking the medicine, there are symptoms such as itching, rash; swelling of the face, tongue, throat; dizziness, trouble breathing,... The above is not a complete list of Anakinra Syringe side effects that may occur. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you experience side effects other than those listed above.

3. Precautions when using Anakinra Syringe

Before using Anakinra, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any of the following conditions:
Allergy to Anakinra Syringe or to any other drug, food or substance. Have a history of or are suffering from infections (such as tuberculosis), weakened immune systems (such as HIV disease), kidney disease, asthma, etc. In each case, the doctor will make adjustments. Prescribe according to the patient's condition.
Rheumatoid arthritis medications can make you more susceptible to infection or make an existing infection worse. Therefore, to limit this risk, wash your hands often with soap. Avoid contact with people who are suffering from infectious diseases such as measles, flu, chickenpox,. .. Do not get vaccinated without your doctor's consent. Avoid contact with people who have recently received live attenuated vaccines. The subjects that need special caution when taking the drug are:
Elderly people: because there is a higher risk of infection when using Anakinra Syringe medicine compared to young people. Pregnant women: Anakinra Syringe should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed. Your doctor will discuss the benefits and risks of taking the drug. Lactation: The available data do not indicate whether Anakinra Syringe passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor when using Anakinra Syringe while breastfeeding.

4. Anakinra Syringe drug interactions

Interactions between concomitant medications may alter the effectiveness of the drug or increase the patient's risk of serious side effects. To prevent drug interactions, please tell your doctor about all medications you are using including prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, herbal medicines, functional foods,....During the course of treatment If you are using Anakinra Syringe, do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without first consulting your doctor. Some drugs that have been shown to interact with Anakinra Syringe include: abatacept, TNF blockers (such as adalimumab, certolizumab, etanercept, infliximab).

5. Some other notes when using Rheumatoid arthritis Anakinra Syringe

5.1. Handling when using Anakinra Syringe drug overdose

Take the patient to the nearest medical facility for timely emergency care if an overdose of Rheumatoid Arthritis Syringe Anakinra Syringe occurs and severe symptoms such as fainting or difficulty breathing.

5.2. What if I forget to take a dose of Anakinra Syringe?

If you forget to take a dose of Anakinra Syringe, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time. Do not inject a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

5.3. How to store Anakinra Syringe?

Anakinra Syringe medicine is stored in the refrigerator, the temperature is from 2-8 degrees. Accordingly, the patient must not freeze the medicine. Keep medicine out of reach of children. Along with taking Anakinra Syringe, patients need to have regular check-ups with their doctor. Your doctor may order a number of tests to monitor your response to treatment and detect side effects early.
To ensure safety and monitor disease status after using the drug, patients should perform periodic health check-ups. At Vinmec International General Hospital, there are now a full range of tests and clinical examinations to check the patient's health status, monitor the time after using the drug of the patient. The entire examination and testing process at Vinmec is carried out by a team of experienced and qualified medical doctors and modern medical facilities, so it can give accurate results, helping doctors advice on the best treatment.

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Reference source: webmd.com