It's common to have areas of dry and itchy skin, but how do you know if your symptoms could be something more serious? We tapped board-certified dermatologist Dr. April Armstrong to break down the signs of plaque psoriasis (PsO), clear up some misconceptions about the chronic condition, and share treatment options for those who have been diagnosed.
We asked her…
What is plaque psoriasis?
What does it look like?
How can plaque psoriasis appear differently for people with skin of color?
Can you debunk some common misconceptions about plaque psoriasis?
What treatments are available for someone diagnosed with plaque psoriasis?
When do you consider biologics for your plaque psoriasis patients?
If you’re itching to learn more about plaque psoriasis and a treatment option, head to www.tremfya.com.
Once you’ve heard from the expert, see how Joni, a patient advocate living with plaque psoriasis, manages her symptoms and shares her story of resilience.
Please read the full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide, for TREMFYA® (guselkumab) and discuss any questions that you have with your doctor.
INDICATIONS
WHAT IS TREMFYA® (guselkumab)?
TREMFYA® is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who may benefit from taking injections or pills (systemic therapy) or phototherapy (treatment using ultraviolet or UV light).
TREMFYA® is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with active psoriatic arthritis.
TREMFYA® is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.
TREMFYA® is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
What is the most important information I should know about TREMFYA®? TREMFYA® is a prescription medicine that may cause serious side effects, including:
Serious Allergic Reactions. Stop using TREMFYA® and get emergency medical help right away if you develop any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction:
fainting, dizziness, feeling lightheaded (low blood pressure)
swelling of your face, eyelids, lips, mouth, tongue or throat
trouble breathing or throat tightness
chest tightness
skin rash, hives
itching
Infections. TREMFYA® may lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections and may increase your risk of infections. Your healthcare provider should check you for infections and tuberculosis (TB) before starting treatment with TREMFYA® and may treat you for TB before you begin treatment with TREMFYA® if you have a history of TB or have active TB. Your healthcare provider should watch you closely for signs and symptoms of TB during and after treatment with TREMFYA®.
Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have an infection or have symptoms of an infection, including:
fever, sweats, or chills
muscle aches
weight loss
diarrhea or stomach pain
shortness of breath
blood in your phlegm (mucus)
cough
warm, red, or painful skin or sores on your body different from your psoriasis
burning when you urinate or urinating more often than normal
Liver Problems. With the treatment of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check your liver before and during treatment with TREMFYA®. Your healthcare provider may stop treatment with TREMFYA® if you develop liver problems. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you notice any of the following symptoms:
unexplained rash
vomiting
tiredness (fatigue)
yellowing of the skin or the whites of your eyes
nausea
stomach pain (abdominal)
loss of appetite
dark urine
Do not take TREMFYA® if you have had a serious allergic reaction to guselkumab or any of the ingredients in TREMFYA®.
Before using TREMFYA®, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
have any of the conditions or symptoms listed in the section “What is the most important information I should know about TREMFYA®?”
have an infection that does not go away or that keeps coming back.
have TB or have been in close contact with someone with TB.
have recently received or are scheduled to receive an immunization (vaccine). You should avoid receiving live vaccines during treatment with TREMFYA®.
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if TREMFYA® can harm your unborn baby.
Pregnancy Registry: If you become pregnant during treatment with TREMFYA®, talk to your healthcare provider about registering in the pregnancy exposure registry for TREMFYA®. You can enroll by visiting www.mothertobaby.org/ongoing-study/tremfya-guselkumab, by calling 1- 877-311-8972, or emailing MotherToBaby@health.ucsd.edu. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about the safety of TREMFYA® during pregnancy.
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if TREMFYA® passes into your breast milk.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
What are the possible side effects of TREMFYA®?
TREMFYA® may cause serious side effects. See “What is the most important information I should know about TREMFYA®?”
The most common side effects of TREMFYA® include: respiratory tract infections, headache, injection site reactions, joint pain (arthralgia), diarrhea, stomach flu (gastroenteritis), fungal skin infections, herpes simplex infections, and bronchitis.
These are not all the possible side effects of TREMFYA®. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
Use TREMFYA® exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it.
Please read the full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide, for TREMFYA® and discuss any questions that you have with your doctor.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Dosage Forms and Strengths: TREMFYA® is available as 100 mg/mL and 200 mg/2 mL for subcutaneous injection and as a 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL) single dose vial for intravenous infusion.
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