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Interleukin Antagonists

Interleukin antagonists are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, crohn's disease, psoriasis and other autoinflammatory syndromes. They work to reduce swelling and to suppress the immune system.

Why are interleukin antagonists prescribed?

  1. Plaque Psoriasis (30%)
  2. Psoriatic Arthritis (20%)
  3. Crohn's Disease (20%)
  4. Prurigo Nodularis (10%)
  5. Ulcerative Colitis (10%)
  6. Rheumatoid Arthritis (10%)
  7. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (0%)
  8. Psoriasis (0%)
  9. Eczema (0%)
  10. Castleman Disease (0%)

Key takeaways

Interleukin antagonists are used to treat conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and asthma. They also have other uses, such as managing inflammatory bowel disease and COVID-19. These medications work by blocking the action of specific interleukins, which are proteins that can cause inflammation and other immune responses in your body. Interleukin antagonists typically come as injections and infusions. There are many examples available, including Stelara (ustekinumab), Bimzelx (bimekizumab), Nucala (mepolizumab), and more.

Prices for popular Interleukin Antagonists medications
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Nemluvio is part of the Interleukin Antagonists class and treats Prurigo Nodularis. Interleukin antagonists are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, crohn's disease, psoriasis and other autoinflammatory syndromes. They work to reduce swelling and to suppress the immune system. Nemluvio is only available as a brand name drug.
Tremfya (guselkumab) is indicated for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. It is also used for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis. There are currently no generic alternatives for Tremfya. It may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices could help offset the cost.
Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) is used to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and crohn's disease. There are currently no generic alternatives for skyrizi. It may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan.
Stelara (ustekinumab) is an expensive drug used to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and ulcerative colitis. This medicine is also used to treat Crohn's disease. It is not a cure. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. There are currently no generic alternatives to Stelara. While 96% of insurance plans cover the most common version of Stelara at a co-pay of $32.50-$80.00, many of them have restrictions.
TOCILIZUMAB treats autoimmune conditions, such as arthritis. It works by slowing down an overactive immune system. It may also be used to treat severe COVID-19 in people who are hospitalized. It is a monoclonal antibody.
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Bimzelx

as low as$5
BIMEKIZUMAB treats psoriasis. It works by slowing down an overactive immune system.  It is a monoclonal antibody.
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Tyenne

as low as$381
Tyenne is part of the Interleukin Antagonists class and treats Rheumatoid Arthritis. Interleukin antagonists are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, crohn's disease, psoriasis and other autoinflammatory syndromes. They work to reduce swelling and to suppress the immune system. Tyenne is only available as a brand name drug.
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Tofidence

as low as$431
Tofidence is part of the Interleukin Antagonists class and treats COVID-19 and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Interleukin antagonists are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, crohn's disease, psoriasis and other autoinflammatory syndromes. They work to reduce swelling and to suppress the immune system. Tofidence is only available as a brand name drug.
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Wezlana

as low as$2,672
Wezlana is part of the Interleukin Antagonists class and treats Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis and other conditions. Interleukin antagonists are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, crohn's disease, psoriasis and other autoinflammatory syndromes. They work to reduce swelling and to suppress the immune system. Wezlana is only available as a brand name drug.
Yesintek is part of the Interleukin Antagonists class and treats Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis and other conditions. Interleukin antagonists are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, crohn's disease, psoriasis and other autoinflammatory syndromes. They work to reduce swelling and to suppress the immune system. Yesintek is only available as a brand name drug.
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Ebglyss

as low as$3,357
Ebglyss is part of the Interleukin Antagonists class and treats Eczema. Interleukin antagonists are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, crohn's disease, psoriasis and other autoinflammatory syndromes. They work to reduce swelling and to suppress the immune system. Ebglyss is only available as a brand name drug.
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Otulfi

as low as$3,612
Otulfi is part of the Interleukin Antagonists class and treats Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis and other conditions. Interleukin antagonists are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, crohn's disease, psoriasis and other autoinflammatory syndromes. They work to reduce swelling and to suppress the immune system. Otulfi is only available as a brand name drug.
Selarsdi is part of the Interleukin Antagonists class and treats Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis and other conditions. Interleukin antagonists are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, crohn's disease, psoriasis and other autoinflammatory syndromes. They work to reduce swelling and to suppress the immune system. Selarsdi is only available as a brand name drug.
SECUKINUMAB treats autoimmune conditions, such as psoriasis and arthritis. It works by slowing down an overactive immune system. It is a monoclonal antibody.
Pyzchiva is part of the Interleukin Antagonists class and treats Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis and other conditions. Interleukin antagonists are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, crohn's disease, psoriasis and other autoinflammatory syndromes. They work to reduce swelling and to suppress the immune system. Pyzchiva is only available as a brand name drug.
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Omvoh

as low as$10,418
MIRIKIZUMAB treats ulcerative colitis. It works by decreasing inflammation in the digestive tract. It is a monoclonal antibody.
Ustekinumab-ttwe (Pyzchiva) is part of the Interleukin Antagonists class and treats Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis and other conditions. Interleukin antagonists are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, crohn's disease, psoriasis and other autoinflammatory syndromes. They work to reduce swelling and to suppress the immune system. Ustekinumab-ttwe (Pyzchiva) is only available as a brand name drug.
RILONACEPT treats inflammatory conditions, such as cryopyrin-associated perioidic syndromes (CAPS), deficiency of interluekin-1 receptor antagonist (DIRA), and pericarditis. It works by decreasing inflammation. This reduces symptoms.
Avtozma is part of the Interleukin Antagonists class and treats Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, COVID-19 and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Interleukin antagonists are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, crohn's disease, psoriasis and other autoinflammatory syndromes. They work to reduce swelling and to suppress the immune system. Avtozma is only available as a brand name drug.
RESLIZUMAB prevents the symptoms of asthma. It is prescribed when other asthma medications have not worked well enough. It works by decreasing inflammation of the airways, making it easier to breathe. Do not use it to treat a sudden asthma attack. It is a monoclonal antibody.
ANAKINRA treats rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, such as neonatal-onset multisystem inflammatory disease (NOMID) and deficiency of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (DIRA). It works by slowing down an overactive immune system.
Nucala (mepolizumab) is used in combination with other treatments to help treat severe asthma. It is also used for the treatment of hypereosinophilic syndrome, rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, and a rare form of vasculitis. Nucala is an Interleukin Antagonist, which works by reducing inflammation in the lungs. The most common form of Nucala is a 100mg/ml autoinjector. It is also available as a 100mg/ml syringe, 40mg/0.4ml syringe, and 100mg vial. There are currently no generic alternatives for Nucala. It may be covered by some Medicare and insurance plans.
SILTUXIMAB treats Castleman disease, a condition that causes your body to make extra cells in your lymph nodes. It works by blocking a protein that causes lymph cells to grow and multiply. This decreases symptoms. It is a monoclonal antibody.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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