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Biologics
Ixekizumab
Brand names: Taltz
An IL-17A inhibitor with strong effects on skin and joints.
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What it’s used for
Psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis and psoriasis.
How it works
It neutralizes IL-17A, a key inflammatory messenger in psoriatic disease.
How it’s taken
An injection under the skin every 4 weeks after starting doses.
Side effects
Injection-site reactions, infections and yeast infections. Rarely, inflammatory bowel disease.
Monitoring
TB screening, then clinical follow-up.
Good to know
Report new persistent diarrhea or abdominal pain.
At a glance
Class
Biologics
Brand names
Taltz
Reviewed by Farhan Tahir, MD, FACR
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