What is Pyzchiva?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• Cancer
• Diabetes
• History of skin cancer
• Immune system problems
• Infection, such as a bacterial or viral infection, chickenpox, cold sores, herpes, or history of infections
• New or changing lesions on your skin
• Receiving or have received allergy shots
• Receive or have received phototherapy for the skin
• Recently received or scheduled to receive a vaccine
• Tuberculosis, a positive skin test for tuberculosis, or recent close contact with someone who has tuberculosis
• An unusual or allergic reaction to ustekinumab, latex, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• Breast-feeding

This medication is injected under the skin or into a vein. It is usually given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting. It may also be given at home.

If you get this medication at home, you will be taught how to prepare and give it. Use it exactly as directed. Take it as directed on the prescription label. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.

It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or care team to get one.

A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.

Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children as young as 6 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

If you get this medication at the hospital or clinic: It is important not to miss your dose. Call your care team if you are unable to keep an appointment.

If you give yourself this medication at home: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. Then continue your normal schedule. Do not take double or extra doses. Call your care team with questions.

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

See product label for storage information. Each product may have different instructions. Get rid of any unused medication as instructed or after the expiration date, whichever is first.

It is preferred to store unopened vials and prefilled syringes in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Keep this medication in the original carton. Protect from light. Store the vials upright.

To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:

• Take the medication to a take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
• If you cannot return the medication, ask your pharmacist or care team how to get rid of the medication safely.