Secukinumab, (Scapho) works for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (appears as raised, red patches covered with a silvery white buildup of dead skin cells), psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (a rare type of arthritis of the spine) and axial spondyloarthritis. Secukinumab is a doctor prescription (Secukinumab) medicine.

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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Suggestion:

Genuine medicine is important for treatment. So, always try to source genuine medicines from authentic sources and check the quality of medicines.

Side Effect:

The most common side effects of Secukinumab are:

Diarrhea, rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat). Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: stomach/abdominal pain, diarrhea with blood/mucus.

Any advice on the use of the drug is for reference only. Please consult with doctor for medical advice.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any other side effects not listed above.