Cosentyx (Secukinumab) – Plaque Psoriasis | HongKong DengYue Medicine

  • Generic Name/Brand Name: ​Secukinumab / Cosentyx®
  • Indications: plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, enthesitis-related arthritis, juvenile psoriatic arthritis, hidradenitis suppurativa
  • Dosage Form: ​Subcutaneous injection
  • Specification: 1ml : 150mg x 1 syringe

Cosentyx Secukinumab Application Scope

Cosentyx® is a fully human monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-17A (IL-17A), approved for treating immune-mediated inflammatory conditions, including moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis (PsA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA), enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA), juvenile psoriatic arthritis (JPsA), and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

cosentyx secukinumab
cosentyx secukinumab

Cosentyx Secukinumab Characteristics

  • Ingredients: Secukinumab

  • Properties: White to off-white lyophilized powder for solution for injection or clear to opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution.

  • Packaging Specification: Prefilled syringe or prefilled pen containing 150 mg/mL; available in single-unit or multipack cartons.

  • Storage: Store in a refrigerator at 2 °C – 8 °C. Do not freeze. Keep in the original package to protect from light.

  • Expiry Date: 24 months from the date of manufacture.

  • Executive Standard: Manufacturer’s internal quality standards in compliance with EMA/FDA specifications.

  • Approval Number: Refer to the corresponding national drug approval code.

  • Date of Revision: [Insert latest revision date here]

  • Manufacturer: Novartis Pharma AG, Switzerland

Guidelines for the Use of Cosentyx Secukinumab

Dosage & Administration

  • Plaque Psoriasis (Adults ≥18 y/o): 300 mg SC at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, then every 4 weeks; some patients may use 150 mg

  • Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA):

    • With loading: 150 mg at weeks 0–4, then monthly; if inadequate, consider 300 mg monthly

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) / nr-axSpA: Similar to PsA pattern

  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS): 300 mg SC at weeks 0–4, then monthly; may increase to every 2 weeks if needed

  • ERA & JPsA (Pediatric ≥4 or ≥2 y/o respectively): Weight-based dosing: 75 mg (<50 kg) or 150 mg (≥50 kg), weekly for 5 weeks, then monthly

  • Adverse Reactions

    • Common (≥10%): Upper respiratory tract infections; injection site reactions uncommon (~1.9%)

    • Other Common: Oral herpes, diarrhea, runny nose

    • Serious: Inflammatory bowel disease exacerbation, serious infections; hypersensitivity reactions rare

  • Contraindications: Prior serious hypersensitivity to secukinumab or components.

  • Precautions: Monitor for infections, especially IBD flares; use caution in patients with chronic infection; pregnancy only if risk-benefit justifies ​.

Cosentyx Secukinumab Interactions

  • No major drug interactions reported; no known CYP metabolism issues.

 

Note:

  • If there is a new packaging for the drug, the new packaging shall prevail. The above information is sourced from DengYue Medicine.
  •  This content is for reference only. Prescription drugs must be used under a doctor’s guidance and purchased from authorized sources.
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