What is Kineret? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Kineret

• You might not use all of the medicine in each prefilled syringe. Use each syringe only 1 time. Do not save an open syringe. Do not use the medicine in the syringe if it has changed color or you see particles in it.

• Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

• Injection routeYou will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas.

• Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine. The medicine may also be given by a home health caregiver.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.

• Missed dose: Injection routeCall your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

• Use your medicine at the same time each day.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Injection routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine, containers, and other supplies. Throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.

• Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

• Injection routeIf you store this medicine at home, keep it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Take the medicine out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before use. Do not shake the medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Kineret

Kineret contraindications - Who shouldn't take Kineret?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to anakinra or to E coli-derived proteins.

Kineret warnings

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have kidney disease, cancer, tuberculosis (TB), a weak immune system, or any kind of infection. Tell your doctor if you have ever had an infection that would not go away or kept coming back.

• Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your home has ever had a positive reaction to a skin test for TB.

• This medicine may cause the following problems: Increased risk for infections, including TBWorsening of rheumatoid arthritis

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Kineret interactions & what to avoid when taking Kineret

• Do not use anakinra with adalimumab, certolizumab pegol, etanercept, golimumab, or infliximab.

• This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines.

• This medicine may cause the following problems: Increased risk for infections, including TBWorsening of rheumatoid arthritis

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.