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Stelara is an injectable medication that is used to treat plaque psoriasis, especially indicated for cases where other treatments have not been effective.
This remedy has in its composition ustequinumab, which is a monoclonal antibody that acts by inhibiting specific proteins responsible for the manifestations of psoriasis. Know what monoclonal antibodies are for.
What is it for
Stelara is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in patients who have not responded to other treatments, who cannot use other medications or other treatments, such as cyclosporine, methotrexate and ultraviolet radiation.
Learn more about how psoriasis is treated.
How to use
Stelara is a medicine that must be applied as an injection, and it is recommended to take 1 dose of 45 mg at week 0 and 4 of treatment, according to the instructions given by the doctor. After this initial phase, it is only necessary to repeat the treatment every 12 weeks.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects of Stelara may include dental infections, upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis, dizziness, headache, pain in the oropharynx, diarrhea, nausea, itching, low back pain, myalgia, arthralgia, tiredness, erythema at the application site and pain at the application site.
Who should not use
Stelara is contraindicated for patients with allergies to ustequinumab or any of the components of the formula.
In addition, before starting treatment with this medicine, one should talk to the doctor, if the person is pregnant or breastfeeding, or if he has signs or suspicions of infections or tuberculosis.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team