Secukinumab- Side effect(s)

Read the side effects of Secukinumab as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult 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.
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Side effect(s) of Secukinumab

Drug Name : Secukinumab