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Side effect(s) of Secukinumab


Review the side-effects of Secukinumab as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  General:
Allergic reaction resulting in swelling in the eyes, lips, face, throat and chest tightness, and skin rash with itching, faintness.

  Respiratory:
Sneezing, runny or stuffed nose, soreness in the throat, hoarseness, breathing difficulties, upper respiratory tract infections.

  Digestive tract:
Diarrhea, activating of inflammatory bowel disease.

Other Precautions :

Consult a doctor before taking the drug if there is any signs of infection as the drug is capable of weakening the immune system.

Drug Name : Secukinumab

Secukinumab generic Secukinumab is a recombinant human monoclonal antibody which is used in the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis (a type of skin disease with red and scaly patches in parts of the body), and active ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis. It blocks the action of interleukin-17A and thereby reduces inflammation. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.


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