Risankizumab
Generic name: risankizumab [ RIS-an-KIZ-ue-mab ]
Brand names: Skyrizi, Skyrizi Pen
Dosage forms: subcutaneous kit (75 mg/0.83 mL); subcutaneous solution (150 mg/mL)
Drug class:Interleukin inhibitors
What is risankizumab?
Risankizumab is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults.
Risankizumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You may get infections more easily. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of infection such as: fever, chills, sweats, muscle aches, skin sores, stomach pain, diarrhea, burning when you urinate, weight loss, cough, shortness of breath, or a cough with red or pink mucus.
Before taking this medicine
Tell your doctor if you have an active or chronic infection.
Tell your doctor if you've had or been exposed to tuberculosis, or if you recently traveled. Some infections are more common in certain parts of the world, and you may have been exposed during travel.
Tell your doctor if you recently received a vaccine or are scheduled for a booster dose.
Make sure you are current on all vaccines before you start using risankizumab.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of risankizumab on the baby.
Not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use risankizumab?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Risankizumab is injected under the skin.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand how to use an injection.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. You may need to use 2 injections to get your total dose.
Risankizumab should be clear or light-yellow. Call your pharmacist if the medicine looks cloudy, has changed colors, or has particles in it.
Your healthcare provider will show you where to inject risankizumab. Do not inject into the same place two times in a row. Avoid injecting into skin that is hard, red, bruised, swollen, tender, or affected by psoriasis. Do not inject within 2 inches of your navel (belly button).
You may get infections more easily, even serious infections. You will need frequent medical tests.
Do not reuse a needle or syringe. Place them in a puncture-proof "sharps" container and dispose of it following state or local laws. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
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