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How long does Cosentyx take to work?

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on Nov 2, 2023.

Official Answer by Drugs.com

Cosentyx (secukinumab) is an immunosuppressant that reduces the effects of a chemical substance in the body that can cause inflammation. Cosentyx is used to treat plaque psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, active psoriatic arthritis, active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA), moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in adults, and active enthesitis-related arthritis, in specific patients. Cosentyx belong to a group of medicines called interleukin inhibitors.

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What conditions is Cosentyx an approved medicine by the FDA?

Cosentyx is FDA-approved to specifically to treat these patients:

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Does Cosentyx cause weight gain or loss?

Although weight gain or weight loss are not listed as side effects in the manufacturer's product information for Cosentyx, anecdotally several people have reported weight gain, some significant, during Cosentyx treatment. But most people who gained weight decided to continue with Cosentyx treatment because it had effectively cleared their psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Weight loss has been noted as a rare side effect of Cosentyx in post-marketing reports. Continue reading

What happens if Cosentyx is not refrigerated?

Cosentyx is a human monoclonal antibody, which is a man-made protein that may degrade (breakdown) if it is not refrigerated or if it has been exposed to heat, sunlight, or extreme cold. Even shaking Cosentyx may cause degradation. If Cosentyx has been stored in a way that has caused it to break down (degrade), then it may not work as well as it should. It is very important that you store your Cosentyx pen or prefilled syringe correctly in the refrigerator at 2ºC to 8ºC (36ºF to 46ºF) until you need to use it. Continue reading

How long does Cosentyx stay in your system?

The biologic drug Cosentyx (secukinumab) may stay in your system for up to 110 to 155 days before it’s completely eliminated. Continue reading

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