Sotyktu (Deucravacitinib)

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Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.

Description

Your dermatologist may have prescribed Sotyktu to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. It's recommended for those who might benefit from systemic therapy or phototherapy.

Sotyktu acts as a TYK2 inhibitor, impacting immune responses. It works by targeting TYK2, an important component in the immune system. By stabilizing the protein into a particular shape, Sotyktu helps inhibit immune activity, although the exact workings against psoriasis are still being explored.

Directions

The typical dose is 6 mg, taken orally once a day. You can take it with or without food, following your healthcare provider's instructions carefully.

Do not crush, chew, or cut the tablets before administration.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Sotyktu is deucravacitinib.

Interactions

Drug-drug interactions can occur between Sotyktu and the following:

  • Adalimumab
  • Azathioprine
  • Basiliximab
  • Belatacept
  • Certolizumab
  • Chickenpox vaccine
  • Ciclosporin
  • Daclizumab
  • Everolimus
  • FluMist (Nasal spray flu vaccine)
  • Golimumab
  • Infliximab
  • Leflunomide
  • Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine
  • Methotrexate
  • Mycophenolate mofetil
  • Mycophenolic acid
  • Nasal (nose) spray flu vaccine (FluMist)
  • Rituximab
  • Sirolimus
  • Tacrolimus
  • Tofacitinib
  • Ustekinumab
  • Yellow fever vaccine

Cautions

Tuberculosis (TB) screening before starting is required due to the increased risk of infectious disease while taking Sotyktu's.

Keep your healthcare provider informed about existing medical conditions or allergies.

Follow the prescribed treatment plan and promptly communicate any unexpected reactions.

Do not stop or adjust treatment without talking to your healthcare provider.

Caution is advised for individuals with a history of muscle wasting or rhabdomyolysis.

Periodic monitoring of liver function tests and cholesterol levels is suggested during treatment.

Tell your doctor if you have a history of lymphoma or other types of cancer before starting this drug.

Tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver problems before starting this drug.

Side Effects

Common adverse reactions may include:

  • Acne
  • Blood creatine phosphokinase increased
  • Folliculitis
  • Herpes simplex
  • Mouth ulcers
  • Upper respiratory infections

References

Sotyku [package insert]. Princeton, NJ: Bristol-Myers Squibb; 2022.



IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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