Taltz

Tell your provider or pharmacist that you're taking Taltz (ixekizumab) before you get any vaccines. Most vaccines are okay to get while you're taking this medication, but others, like live vaccines, might not be. Your providers can make sure you can get the vaccine you want.

Store Taltz (ixekizumab) in the carton it came in to protect it from light and place it in the refrigerator; be careful not to freeze the medication. You can also keep it at room temperature for up to 5 days; make sure to write down the new expiration date if you do.

If you miss a dose of Taltz (ixekizumab), take the medication as soon as possible. Then, continue with your usual dosing schedule.

Talk to your provider if you're pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant. It's not known how safe Taltz (ixekizumab) is during pregnancy. If you're pregnant and you're taking this medication, it's recommended that you call 1-800-284-1695 to enroll in a registry that monitors you and your baby during treatment.

Don't breastfeed while you're taking Taltz (ixekizumab) unless your provider says it's safe to do so. There's not a lot of information about whether this medication is safe for you or your baby if you breastfeed.

Make sure you know how to properly and safely inject Taltz (ixekizumab) to avoid accidentally hurting yourself or wasting the medication. Carefully read the directions for using the autoinjector or prefilled syringe (whichever one you have). Ask your provider or pharmacist if you have any questions on how to use this medication.

When you're ready for your dose, take the Taltz (ixekizumab) syringe or autoinjector out of the carton and lay it on a flat surface to warm up. This should take about 30 minutes. Don't try to warm up the medication any other way (e.g., microwave, under hot water) because this can damage it. Don't shake the medication either.

Before you inject, always check that the medication inside is clear and colorless to slightly yellow. Don't use it if it's cloudy or discolored or if it has particles in it. Call your provider or pharmacist about a replacement.

Inject Taltz (ixekizumab) under the skin into your thighs or stomach (at least 1 inch away from your belly button). You can also ask someone to help inject the medication into the back of your arms.

Be sure to rotate injection sites for every injection. Don't inject into any area that's red, bruised, scaly, tender, or scarred or has stretch marks.

For the autoinjector: Remove the cap and hold the autoinjector flat against your skin at the injection site. Then, unlock your device and press the green injection button. You'll hear a click when your injection starts; make sure you hold the device in place until you hear a second click. The second click usually takes about 10 seconds and means that your injection is complete.

For the prefilled syringe: Remove the cap off the needle. Gently pinch and hold a fold of skin at the injection site, and insert the needle at a 45-degree angle. Let go of your skin, and slowly push the plunger on the syringe down to inject the medication. You should see the green plunger rod show up inside the syringe when the injection is complete.

After your injection, place the used autoinjector or prefilled syringe in a sharps container or a heavy-duty plastic container (e.g., empty milk carton, laundry detergent bottle). This lowers the risk for needle-stick injuries. Don't throw them away into your trash can. Visit the FDA's website for guidance on how to safely throw away your sharps container in your specific state.