Ustekinumab

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Stelara® ,

Ustekinumab

Disease
Crohn's disease , Ulcerative colitis ,
Drug Class
Biologics/Biosimilars
Delivery Method
iv
IV or Injection or
Brand name:
Stelara® ,
Drug name:
Ustekinumab
Drug type
Interleukin-12 and -23 Antagonist
Recommendations for pregnancy

Limited human data; No adverse effects or risks in animal studies

Recommendations for breastfeeding

No human data

Most common side effects

Common side effects include upper respiratory infections, headache, tiredness, itching, vomiting, vaginal yeast infections, urinary tract infections, redness at the injection site

Other

Rare side effects include reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (this is a reversible syndrome that can include headache, altered mental functioning, seizures, and loss of vision). To see the full prescribing information for this medication, click here.

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