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Also known as BI 655130, Spevigo

Spesolimab, sold under the brand name Spevigo, is a monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP). It is an interleukin-36 receptor (IL-36R) antagonist. It is given via injection into a vein.

Medication

Generic name
Spesolimab-Sbzo
Brand names
Spevigo
Drug class
Interleukin-36 Receptor Antagonist, Interleukin-36 Receptor Antagonists
Route
Intravenous
Type
Human Prescription Drug
Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Indications: 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SPEVIGO is indicated for the treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older and weighing at least 40 kg. SPEVIGO is an interleukin-36 receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of generalized pustular psori… (per FDA label)

Sources: openFDA · RxNorm (NLM). Not medical advice.

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Spesolimab, sold under the brand name Spevigo, is a monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP). It is an interleukin-36 receptor (IL-36R) antagonist. It is given via injection into a vein.

The most common adverse reactions include fatigue, nausea and vomiting, headache, pruritus (itching) and prurigo (itchy bumps), bruising, and urinary tract infection.

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