Key facts about Brodalumab
What dosages is Brodalumab available in?
Brodalumab is available as a 210 mg/1.5 mL solution in a single-dose prefilled syringe.
What is Brodalumab used for?
Brodalumab is a monoclonal antibody and is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (where people are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy, but haven’t responded to other treatments).
How does Brodalumab work?
Brodalumab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to receptors (proteins) in your body to lower the number of cells that cause inflammation.
How do I take Brodalumab?
Brodalumab is dosed as follows:
- The typical dose of Brodalumab starts out with three starter doses at weeks 0, 1, and 2, and then you’ll take it every 2 weeks. Brodalumab comes in a single-dose prefilled syringe that contains 210 mg (1.5 mL) of medication
- Week 0 (beginning of treatment): Inject 210 mg under the skin once
- Week 1: Inject 210 mg under the skin once
- Week 2: Inject 210 mg under the skin once
- Week 4 and on: Inject 210 mg under the skin once every 2 weeks
Is it safe for me to take Brodalumab?
Brodalumab is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have Crohn’s disease.
Brodalumab Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Brodalumab:
- Joint pain
- Headache
- Feeling low energy
- Diarrhea
- Sore throat
- Nausea
- Muscle pain
- Injection site reactions
Brodalumab Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Brodalumab. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious infections: fever, difficulty breathing, cough that won’t go away, night sweats, confusion, feeling very tired, diarrhea, chills
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Brodalumab
The following medications may interact with Brodalumab:
- Live Vaccinations: Avoid use of live vaccines in patients treated with Brodalumab
- CYP450 Substrates: The formation of CYP450 enzymes can be altered by increased levels of certain cytokines (e.g., IL-1, IL-6, IL-10, TNFα, IFN) during chronic inflammation. Treatment with Brodalumab may modulate serum levels of some cytokines
- Therefore, upon initiation or discontinuation of Brodalumab in patients who are receiving concomitant drugs which are CYP450 substrates, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic index, consider monitoring for effect (e.g., for warfarin) or drug concentration (e.g., for cyclosporine) and consider dosage modification of the CYP450 substrate
Who makes Brodalumab?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is Brodalumab safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if Brodalumab will harm your unborn baby. Brodalumab should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.













