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Biologics
Bimekizumab
Brand names: Bimzelx
A biologic that blocks both IL-17A and IL-17F.
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What it’s used for
Psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa.
How it works
Neutralizing two members of the IL-17 family gives broad control of skin and joint inflammation.
How it’s taken
An injection under the skin every 4 weeks for arthritis.
Side effects
Mouth and skin yeast infections are more common than with other IL-17 drugs. Also colds and, rarely, liver enzyme rises or bowel inflammation.
Monitoring
TB screening and liver tests.
Good to know
Good mouth hygiene reduces yeast infections.
At a glance
Class
Biologics
Brand names
Bimzelx
Reviewed by Farhan Tahir, MD, FACR
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