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Definition
The active substance is secukinumab which blocks IL-17 in the immune system and thus reduces rheumatic inflammation. Cosentyx is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneously). The dose is 150-300mg subcutaneously monthly, often with more frequent dosing in the first weeks of treatment and depending on the disease being treated.
Indications
Cosentyx is not the first treatment choice
Dosage
- Psoriatic arthritis
- 300mg subcutaneously weekly first 5 weeks, then monthly
- Ankylosing spondylitis (Bekhterev's disease)
- 150mg subcutaneously weekly first 5 weeks, then monthly
- Measurement of drug dose; please see here (anx.no/secukinumab)
Side effects
Immunosuppressive therapy increases the risk of infection. More on side effects, precautions here (the Norwegian “Common Catalog”)
Prescription
- H-prescription which is covered by the patient's health trust
Patient information
Literature
Medications, BINDEVEVSSYKDOMMER.no