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How to Take Ustekinumab and it's Dose


It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

SC- For patients weighing less than 100kg - The recommended dose is 45 mg initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 45 mg every 12 weeks.
For patients weighing more than 100kg- The recommended dose is 90 mg initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 90 mg every 12 weeks.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Ustekinumab

This medication is a monoclonal antibody, prescribed for psoriasis.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Ustekinumab

International :


Stelara
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