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| Pronunciation |
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 (an
a KIN
ra) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Kineret™ |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antirheumatic, Disease Modifying; Interleukin-1 Receptor
Antagonist |
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| What key warnings should I know
about before taking this
medicine? |
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You should not take this medicine if you have an infection. Check with
healthcare provider to make sure you are up-to-date on vaccinations before
starting this medicine. Do not get live vaccinations while you are taking this
medicine. If you are taking etanercept, infliximab, or thalidomide, talk with
healthcare provider before taking this medicine. Your risk of infection may be
higher. |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to anakinra or any other part of this
medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you have an infection. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to relieve pain and inflammation of
arthritis. |
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| How does it work? |
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Anakinra blocks a chemical that causes pain and inflammation in the
joints. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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This medicine is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin.
Your healthcare provider may teach you how to give the shot.
Give at a similar time of day.
Wash your hands before and after use.
Move site where you give the shot with each shot.
Throw syringe away after single use. Do not reuse.
Throw away needles in needle/sharp disposal box and return box to
healthcare provider when full. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare
provider. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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If you have asthma, talk with healthcare provider. You may be at risk
for serious infection.
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Irritation where the shot is given.
Risk of infection. Avoid crowds and people with infections, colds, or
flu.
Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care,
sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
Low white blood cell count can rarely
occur. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
Check blood work (white blood cells). Talk with healthcare provider.
Follow up with healthcare provider. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Signs or symptoms of infection. These include a fever of 100.5
degrees or higher, chills, severe sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough,
increased sputum or change in color, painful urination, mouth sores, wound that
will not heal, or anal itching or pain.
Severe skin irritation.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store in a refrigerator. Do not freeze.
Protect from light. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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