Clinical and pharmacological group: & nbsp

Antineoplastic agents - monoclonal antibodies

Included in the formulation
  • Cousentix
    lyophilizate PC 
    Novartis Pharma AG     Switzerland
  • Cousentix
    solution PC 
    Novartis Pharma AG     Switzerland
  • АТХ:

    L.04.A.C.10   Secukinumab

    Pharmacodynamics:

    The monoclonal antibody IgG selectively binds the cytokine of interleukin 17A (IL-17A), which stimulates the immune and inflammatory responses in the formation of a psoriatic plaque.

    Pharmacokinetics:

    After subcutaneous administration, the maximum concentration in the blood plasma is reached after 6 days.

    Metabolism in the blood plasma to peptides and amino acids.

    The half-life is 30 days. Elimination by the kidneys.

    Indications:

    It is used for the treatment of psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis.

    XII.L40-L45.L40   Psoriasis

    XIII.M45-M49.M45   Ankylosing spondylitis

    XII.L40-L45.L40.5   Psoriasis arthropathic (M07.0-M07.3 *, M09.0 *)

    Contraindications:

    Acute infectious diseases, age under 18 years, individual intolerance.

    Carefully:

    Crohn's disease, tuberculosis.

    Pregnancy and lactation:

    Recommendations for FDA - Category B. It is used in pregnancy and lactation.

    Dosing and Administration:

    Subcutaneously, 300 mg once every 2-3 weeks; starting from the 8th week - 300 mg once a month.

    The highest daily dose: 300 mg.

    The highest single dose: 300 mg.

    Side effects:

    Respiratory system: nasopharyngitis.

    Hematopoietic system: neutropenia.

    Digestive system: diarrhea.

    Dermatological reactions: hives.

    Allergic reactions.

    Overdose:

    Cases of overdose are not described.

    Treatment is symptomatic.

    Interaction:

    Clinically significant interactions are not described.

    Special instructions:

    In the treatment and within 6 months after its end It is not recommended to vaccinate with live vaccines.

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