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Ilumya

Ilumya

tildrakizumab

Manufacturer:

Vetter Pharma

Distributor:

DKSH

Marketer:

Ranbaxy
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Tildrakizumab
Indications/Uses
Adults w/ moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic or phototherapy.
Dosage/Direction for Use
100 mg SC inj at wk 0, 4 & every 12 wk thereafter. Patient w/ high disease burden or >90 kg 200 mg may provide greater efficacy.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Clinically important active infection eg, TB.
Special Precautions
Not to be inj into skin areas affected by plaque psoriasis or tender, bruised, red, hard, thick or scaly skin. Syringe must not be shaken. Discontinue immediately if serious hypersensitivity reaction occurs. Chronic infection or history of recurrent or recent serious infection. Evaluate for TB infection prior to initiation; consider anti-TB therapy prior to initiation in patients w/ past history of latent or active TB. Not to be used w/ live vaccines during & for at least 17 wk after treatment. May cause allergic reactions due to polysorbate 80. Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during & for at least 17 wk after treatment. Avoid use during pregnancy. Lactation.
Adverse Reactions
URTI including nasopharyngitis. Headache; gastroenteritis, diarrhoea, nausea; back & inj site pain.
Drug Interactions
Not to be given concurrently w/ live vaccines.
MIMS Class
Immunosuppressants / Psoriasis, Seborrhea & Ichthyosis Preparations
ATC Classification
L04AC17 - tildrakizumab ; Belongs to the class of interleukin inhibitors. Used as immunosuppressants.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Ilumya soln for inj (pre-filled syringe) 100 mg/mL
Packing/Price
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