Taltz
Generic name:ixekizumab [ IX-ee-KIZ-ue-mab ]
Brand names: Taltz Autoinjector, Taltz Prefilled Syringe
Drug class:Interleukin inhibitors
What is Taltz?
Taltz is an immunosuppressant that reduces the effects of a chemical substance in the body that can cause inflammation.
Taltz is used to treat plaque psoriasis in adults and children at least 6 years old.
Taltz is used in adults to treat active psoriatic arthritis or active ankylosing spondylitis.
Taltz is also used in adults to treat axial spondyloarthritis.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Taltz if you are allergic to ixekizumab.
To make sure Taltz is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
an active or recent infection;
Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis; or
tuberculosis (or if you have close contact with someone who has tuberculosis).
Your doctor may perform tests to make sure you do not have tuberculosis or other infections.
It is not known whether Taltz will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether ixekizumab passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Ixekizumab is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.
How is Taltz given?
Take Taltz exactly as prescribed. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Taltz is injected under the skin. You may be shown how to use injections at home. Do not give yourself this medicine if you do not understand how to use the injection and properly dispose of used needles and syringes.
Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Taltz is not used daily. Your first dose may be given as 2 injections at the same time. Later doses are then given once every 2 to 4 weeks.
Ixekizumab doses are based on weight in children treated for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Your child's dose needs may change if the child gains or loses weight.
The timing of your injections will depend on the condition being treated. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Your healthcare provider will show you where on your body to inject Taltz. Use a different place each time you give an injection. Do not inject into the same place two times in a row. Do not give an injection into a skin ...
