Tildrakizumab (Subcutaneous)
Tildrakizumab reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation.
Tildrakizumab is used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis in adults.
Tildrakizumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
warnings
What is the most important information I should know about Tildrakizumab (Subcutaneous)?
You should not be treated with tildrakizumab if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have a chronic infection, or if you are scheduled to receive any vaccine.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had tuberculosis or if anyone in your household has tuberculosis.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Tildrakizumab is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Side Effects
What are the side effects of Tildrakizumab (Subcutaneous)?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of infection such as:
- fever, chills, sweating;
- skin sores;
- muscle pain;
- increased urination, pain or burning when you urinate;
- stomach pain, diarrhea, weight loss; or
- cough, shortness of breath, coughing up pink or red mucus.
Common side effects may include:
- pain, itching, rash, redness, swelling, bruising, or bleeding where the medicine was injected;
- diarrhea; or
- cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I take Tildrakizumab (Subcutaneous) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Tildrakizumab (Subcutaneous)?
Do not receive a "live" vaccine while using tildrakizumab. The vaccine may not work as well and may not fully protect you from disease. Live vaccines include measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), polio, rotavirus, typhoid, yellow fever, varicella (chickenpox), and zoster (shingles).
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to take Tildrakizumab (Subcutaneous)?
Use Tildrakizumab (Subcutaneous) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Before you start treatment with tildrakizumab, your doctor may perform tests to make sure you do not have tuberculosis or other infections.
Tildrakizumab is injected under the skin.
A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your tildrakizumab injection.