Steqeyma
(ustekinumab)
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(ustekinumab)
Get free couponsSummary for Steqeyma
Steqeyma (ustekinumab or ustekinumab-stba) is a prescription injection that's a biosimilar to Stelara (ustekinumab). It lowers inflammation, so it's used to treat autoimmune conditions like plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. The medication is most often given as an injection under the skin, typically once every 8 or 12 weeks after a few initial doses. Common side effects include common cold symptoms, headache, and tiredness.
Indications for Steqeyma
- Moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis (Ps) - adults and children 6 years and older
- Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) - adults and children 6 years and older
- Moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease (CD) - adults only
- Moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC) - adults only
Pros and Cons for Steqeyma
Pros
- Biosimilar that's interchangeable with Stelara (ustekinumab)
- Approved for children as young as 6 years old for certain conditions
- Can treat many autoimmune conditions
- After the first few doses, only need a shot every 8 to 12 weeks
Cons
- Can weaken your immune system and raise your risk of infection
- Potential to cause serious allergic reactions
- For CD and UC, the first dose must be given as an IV infusion
- Can't receive live vaccines while taking this medication
Common Side Effects for Steqeyma
Plaque psoriasis
- Common cold symptoms (7-8%)
- Upper respiratory tract infection (4-5%)
- Headache (5%)
Psoriatic arthritis
- Joint pain (3%)
- Nausea (3%)
Crohn's disease
- Common cold symptoms (11%)
- Redness at the injection site (5%)
- Yeast infection (5%)
- Bronchitis (5%)
Ulcerative colitis:
- Common cold symptoms (24%)
- Headache (10%)
- Stomach pain (7%)
- Flu infection (6%)
- Fever (5%)
Warnings for Steqeyma
- Infections
- Cancers
- Severe allergic reaction
- Brain condition
- Vaccines
- Lung problems
Summary for Stelara
Stelara (ustekinumab) is an injectable medication used to treat autoimmune conditions like plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. As an interleukin antagonist, it works by blocking certain proteins that cause inflammation in your body, which helps reduce swelling and ease symptoms. You typically get it as an injection under your skin. Common side effects include common cold symptoms, headache, and feeling tired. This medication also has many biosimilars available.
Indications for Stelara
- Moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis (Ps) - adults and children 6 years and older
- Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) - adults and children 6 years and older
- Moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease (CD) - adults only
- Moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC) - adults only
Pros and Cons for Stelara
Pros
- After the first few doses, only need a shot every 8 to 12 weeks
- Available as a prefilled syringe or vial
- Syringes can be stored at room temperature for up to 30 days
- Approved for children as young as 6 years old
Cons
- Can weaken your immune system and raise your risk of infection
- Potential to cause serious allergic reactions
- For CD and UC, the first dose must be given as an IV infusion
- Can't receive live vaccines while taking this medication
Common Side Effects for Stelara
Plaque psoriasis
- Common cold symptoms (7-8%)
- Upper respiratory tract infection (4-5%)
- Headache (5%)
Psoriatic arthritis
- Joint pain (3%)
- Nausea (3%)
Crohn's disease
- Common cold symptoms (11%)
- Redness at the injection site (5%)
- Yeast infection (5%)
- Bronchitis (5%)
Ulcerative colitis:
- Common cold symptoms (24%)
- Headache (10%)
- Stomach pain (7%)
- Flu infection (6%)
- Fever (5%)
Warnings for Stelara
- Infections
- Cancers
- Severe allergic reaction
- Brain condition
- Vaccines
- Lung problems
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