Deucravacitinib, (Deucrava) works for treating moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults who need systemic therapy or phototherapy. Deucravacitinib should not be used with other strong immunosuppressants. Deucravacitinib is a drug that blocks TYK2, an enzyme that causes inflammation and immune responses. Deucrava prevents TYK2 from being activated by some receptors on the cell surface. This lowers the activity of STATs, which are proteins that contribute to psoriasis. TYK2 pairs with other enzymes called JAKs to send signals from cytokines, which are molecules that control inflammation and immunity. Deucravacitinib can stop the signals from TYK2 and JAK1 or TYK2 and JAK2, as shown in cell-based studies. How Deucravacitinib works to treat psoriasis is not fully understood. Deucravacitinib is a doctor prescription (Deucravacitinib) medicine.

Ziska Pharma Ltd. in Bangladesh mfg Deucrava. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Deucrava tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Suggestion:

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

Side effects:

The most common side effects of Deucravacitinib are:

common cold, sore throat, and sinus infection (upper respiratory infections), cold sores (herpes simplex), sores on inner lips, gums, tongue, or roof of the mouth (canker sores), inflamed hair pores (folliculitis), acne. It may cause serious allergic reactions including feeling faint or swelling in the face, eyelids, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat, trouble breathing or throat tightness or chest tightness or skin rash, hives etc. 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: unusual lumps/growths, unexplained weight loss, muscle pain/tenderness/weakness (especially with fever or unusual tiredness), signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine), signs of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn’t stop, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine).

Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times on the days your doctor directs.

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.