Kineret is a rheumatoid arthritis medication that is prescribed when other drugs have failed to work. This eMedTV page describes how this medication works, offers dosing information, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.
Common Kineret side effects may include diarrhea, headaches, and nausea. This eMedTV Web page describes these potential side effects in more detail, including a list of serious side effects that may require immediate medical attention.
This eMedTV Web page explains how Kineret works for rheumatoid arthritis and lists common "off-label" uses. Kineret is often used for people who have not responded to other medicines for rheumatoid arthritis.
The recommended dose for most people starting Kineret is 100 mg once a day. This part of the eMedTV archives also includes Kineret dosing recommendations for people with severe kidney disease and offers tips for those taking the medicine.
When live vaccines or TNF inhibitors are used with Kineret, drug interactions could occur. This eMedTV Web page offers more information on these interactions and explains what may happen when these drugs are taken together.
Kineret can increase your risk of developing potentially serious infections. This eMedTV page contains other Kineret warnings and precautions, and also provides a list of medical conditions you should tell your doctor about before starting the drug.
Kineret is generally considered safe for use during pregnancy. As this eMedTV resource explains, studies on Kineret and pregnancy show that the drug did not cause any problems when it was given in high doses to pregnant animals.
At this time, no studies have been conducted on the link between Kineret and breastfeeding. As this eMedTV page explains, since it is not known whether the drug passes through breast milk, consult your doctor before using it while breastfeeding.
There are currently no generic Kineret products available on the market. As this section of the eMedTV Web site explains, certain laws and rules that generic versions of this medication from being manufactured at this time.
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