Epyztek TM
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Active ingredients: ustekinumab
Brand name
(ARTG)
: EPYZTEK ustekinumab 90 mg/1 mL solution for injection pre-filled syringeWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Plaque Psoriasis,Adults,EPYZTEK is indicated for the treatment of adult patients (18 years or older) with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.,Paediatric population, 6 years and older,EPYZTEK is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in children and adolescent patients from 6 years of age who are inadequately controlled by, or are intolerant to, other systemic therapies or phototherapies.,Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA),EPYZTEK , alone or in combination with methotrexate, is indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis in adult patients (18 years and older) where response to previous non-biological DMARD therapy has been inadequate.,Crohns Disease,EPYZTEK is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohns disease who have had an inadequate response, lost response, or were intolerant to either conventional therapy or a TNF-alpha antagonist or have medical contraindications to such therapies.,Ulcerative Colitis,EPYZTEK is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- A clear, colorless to light yellow solution in a glass pre-filled syringe,with a rubber stopper.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Do not Shake
- Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient ustekinumab
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
