Stelara is an injectable drug that is used to treat plaque psoriasis, especially indicated for cases where other treatments were not effective.
This remedy is a selective immunosuppressant that inhibits specific proteins responsible for the manifestations of psoriasis, being composed of ustequinumab, a human IgG1 monoclonal antibody. Find out what these proteins used to treat cancer are for in What they are and what Monoclonal Antibodies are for.
Price
The price of Stelara varies between 14 900 and 17 200 reais, which can be purchased in pharmacies or online stores, requiring a prescription to buy the drug.
How to take
Stelara is a medicine that must be applied as an injection, and it is recommended to take 1 dose of 45 mg at week 0 and 4 of treatment, according to the instructions given by the doctor. After this initial phase, it is only necessary to repeat the treatment every 12 weeks.
Side effects
Some of Stelara's side effects may include tooth and respiratory infections, cellulite, depression, dizziness, headache, stuffy nose, diarrhea, nausea, itchy skin, muscle and joint pain.
Contraindications
Stelara is contraindicated for patients with allergies to ustequinumab or any of the components of the formula.
In addition, before starting treatment with this medicine, you should talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have signs or suspicions of infections or tuberculosis.
