Biological Treatments For Psoriasis

[Fred]

Bimzelx: (generic name bimekizumab) Is taken by injection under the skin and after tuition the patient can do this themselves, see first post in this thread for some tips. The recommended dose is 320 mg (two injections of 160 mg each) at week 0, 4, 8, 12, 16 and every 8 weeks thereafter.

Patients should be checked for tuberculosis (TB) before taking Bimzelx and you should have regular blood tests.

Who should not take Bimzelx?
*People with active serious infections, history of recurrent infections.
*Bimekizumab is not recommended in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
*Children - Bimzelx is not aproved for under 18s.
*You should consult your specialist if you are pregnant, planning a baby, or breast feeding

What should I watch for AFTER starting Bimzelx?
*fever, flu-like symptoms, night sweats 
*feeling tired or short of breath, cough which will not go away 
*warm, red and painful skin, or a painful skin rash with blisters
*upper respiratory infections with symptoms such as sore throat and stuffy nose
*thrush in the mouth or throat with symptoms such as white or yellow patches; red or sore mouth and pain with swallowing
*fungal infection of the skin, such as athlete’s foot between the toes
*ear infections
*cold sores (herpes simplex infections)
*stomach flu (gastroenteritis)
*inflamed hair follicles which may look like pimples
*headache
*itchy, dry skin or an eczema-like rash sometimes with swollen and reddened skin (dermatitis) 
*acne
*redness, pain or swelling at the site of injection 
*feeling tired

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