Summary: On this podcast episode, I cover etanercept pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions and much more. <br> <br> <br> <br> Etanercept is classified as a DMARD but is different from older DMARDs in that it is a biologic agent and needs to be injected. <br> <br> <br> <br> Vaccination assessment in patients is important prior to initiating etanercept due to the fact that the medication may blunt the effectiveness of the vaccines. <br> <br> <br> <br> Immunosuppression from etanercept can lead to an increased risk for infection and malignancy.
