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Stelara for psoriasis: Dosage, efficacy & more

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The subcutaneous dosage of Stelara for psoriasis is as follows: For adults with psoriasis who weigh 220 pounds or less: The first dose is 45 mg. The dosage for pediatric patients (6 to 17 years of age) is based on weight. Avoid live vaccines while taking Stelara. It can be self-injected into the buttocks, thigh, or abdomen.

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Can you drink coffee while taking prednisone?

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BCPS, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at KSP Specialty Pharmacy. If your prednisone dosage is once daily, consider taking the pills in the morning to reduce its likelihood of affecting your sleep. If your dosage is twice daily, take the second dose for the day no later than mid-afternoon. Take it in the morning.

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Avsola vs. Remicade: Differences, similarities & side effects

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Injection (intravenous infusion) Injection (intravenous infusion) What is the standard dosage? In some cases, Avsola and Remicade may be filled at a specialty pharmacy. People taking Avsola or Remicade should not receive live vaccines. Instead, there are biosimilars, which means they are highly similar to Remicade.

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Stelara generic availability, cost, and more

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If you obtain your prescription through a specialty pharmacy, you can reach out to the pharmacy in February 2025 for details on the availability of Stelara biosimilars and which specific biosimilars they will stock.

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Cyltezo vs. Humira: Differences, similarities & side effects

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ml What is the standard dosage? Adults Pediatric patients for certain indications Adults Pediatric patients for certain indications Cyltezo vs. So, if a prescription is issued for Humira, the pharmacy can automatically dispense Cyltezo or another interchangeable biosimilar as allowed by individual state laws. Prefilled pen: 40 mg/0.8

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Fasenra vs. Nucala: Differences, similarities & side effects

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Subcutaneous injection via auto-injector or prefilled syringe Subcutaneous injection via auto-injector or prefilled syringe What is the standard dosage? For example, Aetna’s Standard Control Plan categorizes Fasenra and Nucala as specialty preferred drugs. Benralizumab Mepolizumab What form(s) does the drug come in?