Cosentyx Secukinumab 300 mg/Ml - 2 ml Pre-Filled Pen ( Refrigerator )

Product Overview:

• Cosentyx (Secukinumab) 2 ml Pre-Filled Pen is a prescription medicine used to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and other inflammatory autoimmune conditions to help reduce skin lesions, joint pain, swelling, and spine inflammation.


• Cosentyx is usually given as a subcutaneous injection (under the skin), most often once a month after a series of starting doses.


• It can also be given as an intravenous (IV) infusion for adults with psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA).

How It Works:

• Cosentyx works by reducing inflammation and preventing your immune system from attacking healthy tissues by mistake.

Benefits:

• Plaque psoriasis, which is a type of skin condition that causes rashes and skin patches


• Psoriatic arthritis, which is a type of arthritis that affects your skin and joints


• Ankylosing spondylitis, which is a type of arthritis that affects your spine


• Enthesitis-related arthritis, which is a type of arthritis that affects the tissues where your tendons and ligaments connect your muscles to your bones


• Hidradenitis suppurativa, which is a condition that causes painful skin bumps near your hair roots and sweat glands

Directions for Use:

• Take nifedipine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label.


• Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.


• Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Active Ingredients : 

• Secukinumab 300 mg

Side Effects:

• Infection in the nose or throat, sore throat, or common cold symptoms


• Diarrhea

Cautions & Warnings:

• Do not use Cosentyx unless it has been prescribed to you by a health care provider. Use it as prescribed.


• Do not share Cosentyx with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them.


• Keep Cosentyx out of the reach of children. Since this medicine should be kept in a refrigerator, take special precautions to keep it away from children who also use the refrigerator.

Pregnancy Warnings : 

• It is not known if or how Cosentyx could affect pregnancy or harm a fetus. Tell your health care provider if you are or plan to become pregnant.

Breastfeeding Warnings :

• It is not known if Cosentyx passes into breast milk. Tell your health care provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

Storage:

• If you store Cosentyx at home, it should be stored in a refrigerator between 36 F and 46 F (2 C and 8 C).


• Once you take a Cosentyx pen or prefilled syringe out of the refrigerator, it can be stored at room temperature, up to 86 F (30 C), for up to four days.


• A Cosentyx pen or prefilled syringe can be returned to the refrigerator only one time, and it must be stored at 36 F to 46 F (2 C to 8 C) until you use it.


• Keep Cosentyx in its original container to protect it from light until you are ready to use it.

FAQ:

• Q . Does Cosentyx interact with foods or drinks?


• A . There are no known interactions between Cosentyx and foods or drinks.


• It is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect Cosentyx.


• Q . Does Cosentyx interact with other medicines (drug interactions)?


• A . Always tell your health care provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.


• Cosentyx may alter the blood levels of some other medicines. Tell your health care provider about all medicines that you take or have recently taken.


• This may not be a complete list of medicines that can interact with Cosentyx. Always check with your health care provider.


• Q . What should I do if I miss a dose of Cosentyx?


• A . If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and only take the next dose. Do not take double or extra doses.


• Some forms of Cosentyx are usually given by a health care provider in a hospital or clinic. Your health care provider will make sure you are receiving Cosentyx as scheduled. If you miss your appointment to get your Cosentyx dose, call to make another appointment as soon as possible.