May 2017

Why is ixekizumab prescribed? Ixekizumab injection is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body) in people whose psoriasis is too severe to be treated by topical medications alone. Ixekizumab injection is in a class of medications called monoclonal antibodies. […]

Why is ustekinumab prescribed? Ustekinumab injection is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body) in people whose psoriasis is too severe to be treated by topical medications alone. It is also used alone or in combination with methotrexate (Rheumatrex,

Why is golimumab prescribed? Golimumab injection is used alone or with other medications to relieve the symptoms of certain autoimmune disorders (conditions in which the immune system attacks healthy parts of the body and causes pain, swelling, and damage) including: ❏½ rheumatoid arthritis (condition in which the body attacks its own joints causing pain, swelling,

Why is Infliximab prescribed? Infliximab and infliximab-dyyb injection are used to relieve the symptoms of certain autoimmune disorders (conditions in which the immune system attacks healthy parts of the body and causes pain, swelling, and damage) including: ❏½ rheumatoid arthritis (a condition in which the body attacks its own joints, causing pain, swelling, and loss

Why is this etanercept prescribed? Etanercept is used alone or with other medications to relieve the symptoms of certain autoimmune disorders (conditions in which the immune system attacks healthy parts of the body and causes pain, swelling, and damage) including: ❏½ rheumatoid arthritis (condition in which the body attacks its own joints, causing pain, swelling,

Why is methotrexate prescribed? Methotrexate is used to treat severe psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body) that cannot be controlled by other treatments. Methotrexate is also used along with rest, physical therapy, and sometimes other medications to treat severe active rheumatoid arthritis (RA; a condition

Why is cyclosporine prescribed? Cyclosporine and cyclosporine (modified) are used with other medications to prevent transplant rejection (attack of the transplanted organ by the immune system of the person who received the organ) in people who have received kidney, liver, and heart transplants. Cyclosporine (modified) is also used alone or with methotrexate (Rheumatrex) to treat

Why is isotretinoin prescribed? Isotretinoin is used to treat severe recalcitrant nodular acne (a certain type of severe acne) that has not been helped by other treatments, such as antibiotics. Isotretinoin is in a class of medications called retinoids. It works by slowing the production of certain natural substances that can cause acne. Brand names

Why is acitretin prescribed? Acitretin is used to treat severe psoriasis (abnormal growth of skin cells that causes red, thickened, or scaly skin). Acitretin is in a class of medications called retinoids. The way acitretin works is not known. Brand names: Soriatane® Click HERE to learn more about acitretin at MedlinePlus (U.S. Library of Medicine)