buddies Taltz Generic Name: Ixekizumab (ix ee KIZ ue mab) Brand Name: Taltz Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of Taltz: It is used to treat plaque psoriasis. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Taltz? If you have an allergy to Taltz (ixekizumab) or any part of this medicine. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have active TB (tuberculosis). This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with Taltz. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow What Are Biosimilars? Top Facts You May Not Know What are some things I need to know or do while I take Taltz? Tell all of your health care providers that you take Taltz. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. You will need a TB (tuberculosis) test before starting this medicine. You may have more chance of getting an infection. Wash hands often. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu. If you have inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, talk with your doctor. New and worsening inflammatory bowel disease has happened with Taltz. Sometimes this may be very bad. Talk with your doctor. Make sure you are up to date with all your vaccines before treatment with this medicine. Talk with your doctor before getting any vaccines. Use with Taltz may either raise the chance of an infection or make the vaccine not work as well. This medicine may affect how much of some other drugs are in your body. If you are taking other drugs, talk with your doctor. You may need to have your blood work checked more closely while taking this medicine with your other drugs. Allergic reactions have happened with Taltz. Sometimes, these have been very bad and people have had to go to the hospital. Talk with the doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Taltz) best taken? Use Taltz as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. It is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin on the top of the thigh, belly area, or upper arm. If you will be giving yourself the shot, your doctor or nurse will teach you how to give the shot. Follow how to use as you have been told by the doctor or read the package insert. Before using this medicine, take it out of the refrigerator and leave it at room temperature for 30 minutes. Wash your hands before and after use. Move the site where you give the shot with each shot. Do not shake. Do not give into skin that is irritated, bruised, red, infected, or scarred. Do not give into skin that is affected by psoriasis. Do not give into skin within 1 inch of the belly button. Do not use if the solution is cloudy, leaking, or has particles. This medicine is colorless to a faint yellow. Do not use if the solution changes color. Throw away any part not used after use. Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box. Do not reuse needles or other items. When the box is full, follow all local rules for getting rid of it. Talk with a doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. What do I do if I miss a dose? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of infection like fever, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, or wound that will not heal. Signs of skin infection like oozing, heat, swelling, redness, or pain. Redness or white patches in mouth or throat. Eye redness. Belly pain. Loose stools (diarrhea). Bloody loose stools (diarrhea). Weight loss. Very bad dizziness or passing out. What are some other side effects of Taltz? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Irritation where the shot is given. Upset stomach. Signs of a common cold. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Taltz? Store in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. Do not use if it has been frozen. Protect from light. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about Taltz (ixekizumab), please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Taltz. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Taltz. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Taltz (ixekizumab) Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons 37 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: interleukin inhibitors Consumer resources Taltz Taltz Autoinjector Taltz Prefilled Syringe Taltz (Advanced Reading) Professional resources Taltz (AHFS Monograph) Taltz (FDA) Related treatment guides Plaque Psoriasis} Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Taltz Rating 37 User Reviews 7.6 /10 37 User Reviews 7.6 Rate it! 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