Taltz

Taltz

ixekizumab

Manufacturer:

Eli Lilly

Distributor:

Zuellig
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Ixekizumab
Indications/Uses
Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy. Alone or in combination w/ MTX for active psoriatic arthritis in adults who have responded inadequately to, or who are intolerant to ≥1 DMARD therapies. Active ankylosing spondylitis in adults who have responded inadequately to conventional therapy. Active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis w/ objective signs of inflammation as indicated by elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) &/or MRI in adults who have responded inadequately to NSAIDs.
Dosage/Direction for Use
SC Plaque psoriasis 160 mg (two 80 mg inj) at wk 0, followed by 80 mg at wk 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, & 12. Maintenance dose: 80 mg every 4 wk. Psoriatic arthritis 160 mg (two 80 mg inj) at wk 0, followed by 80 mg every 4 wk thereafter. Psoriatic arthritis patient w/ concomitant moderate to severe plaque psoriasis Same dosing regimen w/ plaque psoriasis. Axial spondyloarthritis (radiographic & non-radiographic) 160 mg (two 80 mg inj) at wk 0, followed by 80 mg every 4 wk.
Contraindications
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. Patients w/ clinically important chronic infections or a history of recurrent infection. Carefully monitor if an infection develops & discontinue use if the patient is not responding to standard therapy or if the infection becomes serious; do not resume until the infection resolves. Not to be given in patients w/ active TB; consider anti-TB therapy prior to initiation in patients w/ latent TB. Not recommended in patients w/ inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn's disease & ulcerative colitis. Not to be used w/ live vaccines. Renal or hepatic impairment. Effective contraception method during & for at least 10 wk after treatment in women of childbearing potential. Avoid use during pregnancy. Lactation. Childn ≤18 yr. Elderly ≥75 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Upper resp tract infection; 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 (pre-filled autoinjector) 80 mg/mL
Packing/Price
1's;2's;3's
Form
Taltz soln for inj (pre-filled syringe) 80 mg/mL
Packing/Price
1's;2's;3's
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