Steqeyma Side Effects
Generic name: ustekinumab
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 10, 2025.
Note: This document provides detailed information about Steqeyma.
Applies to ustekinumab: parenteral injection, parenteral injection concentrate Side Effects associated with ustekinumab. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Steqeyma.
Applies to ustekinumab: parenteral injection, parenteral injection concentrate.
Side effects include:
Patients with psoriasis (≥3%): Nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, headache, fatigue.
Patients with psoriatic arthritis (≥3%): Adverse effects similar to those in patients with psoriasis.
Patients with Crohn disease (≥3%): Vomiting during induction therapy; nasopharyngitis, injection site erythema, vulvovaginal candidiasis/mycotic infection, bronchitis, pruritus, urinary tract infection, sinusitis during maintenance therapy.
Patients with ulcerative colitis (≥3%): Nasopharyngitis during induction therapy; nasopharyngitis, headache, abdominal pain, influenza, fever, diarrhea, sinusitis, fatigue, nausea during maintenance therapy.
For healthcare professionals
Applies to ustekinumab: intravenous solution, subcutaneous solution.
Respiratory adverse events
- Common (1% to 10%): Nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, oropharyngeal pain
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Nasal congestion[Ref]
Nervous system
- Common (1% to 10%): Headache, dizziness
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Facial palsy[Ref]
Other
- Common (1% to 10%): Fatigue[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
- Common (1% to 10%): Diarrhea, nausea[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Local
- Common (1% to 10%): Injection site erythema, pain, bruising, irritation
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Injection site reactions (including hemorrhage, hematoma, induration, swelling, and pruritus)[Ref]
Dermatologic
- Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pustular psoriasis, skin exfoliation
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Exfoliative dermatitis
- Postmarketing reports: Erythrodermic psoriasis[Ref]
Psychiatric
- Common (1% to 10%): Depression[Ref]
Oncologic
- Common (1% to 10%): Malignancies (1.7%)
- Postmarketing reports: Rapidly appearing, multiple cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hypersensitivity reactions (including rash, urticaria)
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Serious hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylaxis and angioedema)[Ref]
Immunologic
- Very common (10% or more): Infections (up to 27%)
- Common (1% to 10%): About 6% of patients developed antibodies to this drug, dental infections
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Cellulitis, herpes zoster, viral upper respiratory tract infection[Ref]
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References
1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
3. (2009) "Product Information. Stelara (ustekinumab)." Centocor Inc
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