Secukinumab is a human monoclonal antibody, Immunoglobulin G1/K that binds selectively to interleukin-17A (IL-17A), a natural cytokine affecting normal inflammatory and immune responses. It inhibits the release of proinflammatory cytokines, chemokines, and mediators of tissue damage and plays an important role in the pathogenesis of plaque psoriasis.
Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.
The medication dose given by your physician is based on your health conditions, other medications or food supplements taken, and your reaction to the treatment. To diminish risks for adverse effects, do not increase your dosage, thus take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.
If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, take it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.
Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.
If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.