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Compare Taltz vs. Bimzelx

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  • Taltz (ixekizumab)
    Bimzelx (bimekizumab)
  • Taltz (ixekizumab)
    Bimzelx (bimekizumab)

  • Summary of Taltz vs. Bimzelx

    Summary for Interleukin antagonist
    Prescription only

    Taltz (ixekizumab) is a monoclonal antibody known as an interleukin antagonist. It's used to treat inflammatory problems, including plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis. Taltz (ixekizumab) is available as a prefilled syringe and prefilled autoinjector. It's given as an injection under the skin once per month. Side effects include upper respiratory infections and injection-site reactions (e.g., pain, redness).

    Summary for Interleukin antagonist
    Prescription only

    Bimzelx (bimekizumab or bimekizumab-bkzx) is an injection that's used to treat several inflammatory conditions in adults. They include plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and hidradenitis suppurativa, to name a few. It's a type of monoclonal antibody called an interleukin antagonist. It works to reduce inflammation in the body. Bimzelx (bimekizumab) comes in prefilled autoinjectors or prefilled syringes. You inject the medication under the skin either every month or every other month. It can cause side effects like upper respiratory infections.

  • Indications of Taltz vs. Bimzelx

    Indications for
    •Moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in people ages 6 years and older
    •Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in adults
    •Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) in adults
    •Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) in adults
    Indications for
    •Moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis
    •Psoriatic arthritis
    •Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis
    •Ankylosing spondylitis
    •Moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa

  • Pros and Cons of Taltz vs. Bimzelx

    Pros and Const for Interleukin antagonist
    Pros
    •Given once per month (after the first few doses)
    •Available as a prefilled syringe or autoinjector for easier use
    •Can inject at home after proper training
    Cons
    •Only given as an injection under the skin
    •Raises the risk of infections
    •Might cause flare ups in people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
    Pros and Const for Interleukin antagonist
    Pros
    •Dosing schedule is either every month or every other month, so it's convenient for most people
    •An option for plaque psoriasis if topical medications have stopped working
    •Available as prefilled autoinjectors and prefilled syringes
    Cons
    •Can cause injection reactions, such as pain, bruising, and swelling
    •Might raise the risk of infections
    •Unknown if safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding

  • Common Side Effects of Taltz vs. Bimzelx

    Common Side Effects for
    •Reaction at the injection site (e.g., redness, pain; 17%)
    •Upper respiratory infections (14%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (runny nose, sore throat; 15%)
    •Oral thrush (9%)
    •Headache (3%)
    •Injection site reactions (redness, pain, swelling, bruising; 3%)
    •Fungal skin infections (3%)

  • Warnings of Taltz vs. Bimzelx

    Common Side Effects for
    •Infections
    •Caution when getting vaccines
    •Allergic reaction
    •Inflammatory bowel disease
    Common Side Effects for
    •Suicidal thoughts or behavior
    •Risk of infections
    •Liver problems
    •Inflammatory bowel disease
    •Interaction with vaccines

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