the whole thing Secukinumab Generic Name: Secukinumab (sek ue KIN ue mab) Brand Name: Cosentyx, Cosentyx 300 Dose, Cosentyx Sensoready 300 Dose, Cosentyx Sensoready Pen Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Secukinumab: It is used to treat plaque psoriasis. It is used to treat psoriatic arthritis. It is used to treat ankylosing spondylitis. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow Seasoned Pro: Be Mindful of These Winter Health Hazards What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Secukinumab? If you have an allergy to secukinumab 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 an infection. If you have active TB (tuberculosis). This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with secukinumab. 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. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Secukinumab? Tell all of your health care providers that you take secukinumab. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. If you have a latex allergy, talk with your doctor. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. You may have more chance of getting an infection. Wash hands often. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu. 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 secukinumab may either raise the chance of an infection or make the vaccine not work as well. You will need a TB (tuberculosis) test before starting this medicine. 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 secukinumab. Sometimes this may be very bad. Talk with your doctor. 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. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using secukinumab 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 (Secukinumab) best taken? Use this medicine 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. Wash your hands before and after use. Move the site where you give the shot with each shot. Do not give into skin within 2 inches 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. 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 shake. Before using secukinumab, take it out of the refrigerator. Allow to reach room temperature (15 to 30 minutes) without taking off the needle cap. Do not heat this medicine. Use within 1 hour of taking out of the refrigerator. 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? Call your doctor to find out what to do. 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. Warm, red, or painful skin or sores on the body. Sweating a lot. Muscle pain or weakness. Shortness of breath. Passing urine more often. Very bad dizziness or passing out. What are some other side effects of Secukinumab? 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: Signs of a common cold. Nose or throat irritation. Loose stools (diarrhea). 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 Secukinumab? Store in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. Store in original container. 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. This medicine comes with an extra patient fact sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it with care. Read it again each time secukinumab is refilled. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with the doctor, 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 secukinumab 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 this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to secukinumab. 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 this medicine. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about secukinumab Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group En Español 47 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: interleukin inhibitors Consumer resources Secukinumab Secukinumab Subcutaneous (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Cosentyx Professional resources Secukinumab (AHFS Monograph) Secukinumab (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides Psoriatic Arthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis Plaque Psoriasis} Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only B Pregnancy Category No proven risk in humans N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Secukinumab Rating 47 User Reviews 6.3 /10 47 User Reviews 6.3 Rate it! Drug Class Interleukin inhibitors Related Drugs Psoriatic Arthritis prednisone , Humira , triamcinolone , methotrexate , dexamethasone , Enbrel , Decadron , Remicade , More... 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