Taltz

Taltz

ixekizumab

Manufacturer:

Eli Lilly

Distributor:

Zuellig
/
Agencia Lei Va Hong
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Ixekizumab
Indications/Uses
Treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy. Monotherapy or in combination w/ methotrexate for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis in adults who have responded inadequately to, or who are intolerant to ≥1 DMARD therapies. Treatment of adults w/ active ankylosing spondylitis who have responded inadequately to conventional therapy. Treatment of adults w/ active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis w/ objective signs of inflammation as indicated by elevated C‑reactive protein &/or MRI who have responded inadequately to NSAIDs.
Dosage/Direction for Use
SC Plaque psoriasis Recommended dose: 160 mg by SC inj (two 80 mg inj) at wk 0, then 80 mg (1 inj) at wk 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12, then maintenance dosing of 80 mg (1 inj) every 4 wk. Psoriatic arthritis Recommended dose: 160 mg by SC inj (two 80 mg inj) at wk 0, then 80 mg (1 inj) every 4 wk thereafter. Axial spondyloarthritis (radiographic & non-radiographic) Recommended dose: 160 mg by SC inj (two 80 mg inj) at wk 0, then 80 mg every 4 wk.
Contraindications
Serious hypersensitivity. Clinically important active infections eg, active TB.
Special Precautions
Discontinue immediately if serious hypersensitivity reaction occurs. Increased rate of infections eg, URTI, oral candidiasis, conjunctivitis, & tinea infections. Caution in patients w/ clinically important chronic infection or a history of recurrent infection. Must not be given to patients w/ active TB. Not recommended in patients w/ inflammatory bowel disease. Do not use w/ live vaccines. Women of childbearing potential should use effective method of contraception during treatment & for at least 10 wk after treatment. Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
URTI; inj site reactions. Tinea infection, herpes simplex (mucocutaneous); oropharyngeal pain; nausea.
MIMS Class
Immunosuppressants
ATC Classification
L04AC13 - ixekizumab ; Belongs to the class of interleukin inhibitors. Used as immunosuppressants.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Taltz soln for inj 80 mg/mL
Packing/Price
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