Cosentyx, Secukinumab 150 Mg/Ml - 1 Syringe

Product Name

• Cosentyx, Secukinumab 150 Mg/Ml - 1 Syringe

Scientific Name

• Secukinumab 150 Mg Syringe

Category Of Cosentyx 150 Mg Syringe

• Monoclonal antibody

Mechanism Of Action Of Secukinumab

• Secukinumab is an interleukin receptor antagonist.
• IL is involved in many diseases

Therapeutic Indications Of Cosentyx 150 Mg Syringe

• Cosentyx is used for the treatment of the following inflammatory diseases:

1. Plaque psoriasis
2. Psoriatic arthritis
3. Axial spondyloarthritis, including ankylosing spondylitis (radiographic axial spondyloarthritis) and
4. Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis
5. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, including enthesitis-related arthritis and juvenile psoriatic arthritis

Method Of Administration Of Cosentyx 150 Mg Syringe

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Cosentyx 150 Mg Syringe

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Fever, flu-like symptoms, night sweats
2. Feeling tired or short of breath, cough which will not go away
3. Warm, red and painful skin, or a painful skin rash with blisters
4. Burning sensation when passing urine.
5. Upper respiratory tract infections with symptoms such as sore throat and stuffy nose
6. Cold sores
7. Diarrhea
8. Runny nose
9. Athlete’s foot
10. Headache
11. Nausea
12. Fatigue

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Cosentyx 150 Mg Syringe

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Cosentyx 150 Mg Syringe

• Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

1. If you are a heavy smoker or using nicotine replacement therapy
2. If you are a man aged over 40
3. If you are a woman who has been through menopause.
4. If you have a history of fits (seizures)
5. If you have had high blood pressure
6. If you have liver or kidney disease
7. If you have an intolerance to some sugars

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements

Storage Conditions Of Cosentyx 150 Mg Syringe

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About Secukinumab

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information About Secukinumab