Intacept contains Etanercept, a biologic medicine.

It is an anti-TNF (tumor necrosis factor) drug.

It is given by injection under the skin.

Mechanism 

• In many autoimmune diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis), the body makes too much TNF-alpha, a substance that causes inflammation and joint damage.

• Etanercept binds to TNF-alpha and blocks its action.

• This reduces inflammation, pain, swelling, and joint damage.

  Uses

  Intacept is used for:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

  • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (in children)

  • Psoriatic arthritis

  • Ankylosing spondylitis

  • Plaque psoriasis

    Adverse Effects 

    Common:

    • Pain, redness, or swelling at injection site

    • Headache

    • Mild infections (cold, cough, throat infection)