How long can STELARA be unrefrigerated?
How long can STELARA be unrefrigerated?
Storage Conditions. If needed, individual STELARA prefilled syringes may be stored at room temperature up to 30°C (86ºF) for a maximum single period of up to 30 days in the original carton with protection from light.
Can stelara make your hair fall out?
Hair loss was not a side effect of Stelara in clinical studies. However, hair loss could be a symptom of plaque psoriasis, which Stelara is used to treat. Additionally, hair loss can be a side effect of methotrexate. This drug may be used in combination with Stelara to treat psoriatic arthritis.
Is ustekinumab a biologic?
Ustekinumab is an anti-interleukin biologic medicine. It targets two proteins in the body called interleukin-12 (IL-12) and interleukin-23 (IL-23). IL-12 and IL-23 are naturally produced in the body to help fight infections by temporarily causing inflammation.
What is Stelara ® (ustekinumab)?
STELARA ® is a prescription medicine used to treat adults 18 years and older with active psoriatic arthritis. STELARA ® can be used alone or with the medicine methotrexate. STELARA ® (ustekinumab) is a prescription medicine that affects your immune system. STELARA ® can increase your chance of having serious side effects including:
What is ustekinumab used to treat?
Ustekinumab is a targeted antibody therapy used to manage inflammatory conditions such as plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s Disease, and ulcerative colitis.
How does Ustekinumab (CNTO 1275) work?
Ustekinumab (CNTO 1275) is designed to interfere with the triggering of the body’s inflammatory response through the suppression of certain cytokines. Specifically, it blocks interleukin IL-12 and IL-23 which help activate certain T-cells.
What is the systemic exposure of ustekinumab (Cmax and AUC)?
The systemic exposure of ustekinumab (Cmax and AUC) increases in a linear or dose-proportional manner following a single subcutaneous administration at doses ranging from approximately 24 mg to 240 mg in patients with psoriasis.
