Generic name:risankizumab [ RIS-an-KIZ-ue-mab ]
Drug class:Interleukin inhibitors
What is Skyrizi?
Skyrizi is an interleukin-23 antagonist. Interleukin-23 triggers an inflammatory response in the skin.
Skyrizi is a prescription medicine used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who may benefit from taking injections or pills (systemic therapy) or treatment using ultraviolet or UV light (phototherapy).
Skyrizi is used to treat active psoriatic arthritis in adults.
Skyrizi is also used to treat moderate to severe Crohn’s disease in adults.
It is not known if Skyrizi is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.
Warnings
Skyrizi affects your immune system. You may get infections more easily. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of infection such as: fever, chills, sweats, muscle aches, skin sores, stomach pain, diarrhea, burning when you urinate, weight loss, cough, shortness of breath, or a cough with red or pink mucus.
Before taking this medicine
Tell your doctor if you have an active or chronic infection.
Tell your doctor if you've had or been exposed to tuberculosis, or if you recently traveled. Some infections are more common in certain parts of the world, and you may have been exposed during travel.
Tell your doctor if you recently received a vaccine or are scheduled for a booster dose.
Make sure you are current on all vaccines before you start using Skyrizi.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed ...
