Key facts about Deucravacitinib
What dosages is Deucravacitinib available in?
Deucravacitinib is available as a 6 mg oral tablet.
What is Deucravacitinib used for?
Deucravacitinib is a tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitor that is used to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
How does Deucravacitinib work?
Deucravacitinib is a tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor. It targets an enzyme (protein) in the Janus kinase (JAK) family called tyrosine kinase 2. This protein normally causes inflammation in the body. Although it’s not completely clear how Deucravacitinib works to help treat plaque psoriasis, it’s thought to lower inflammation by blocking TYK2.
How do I take Deucravacitinib?
Deucravacitinib is typically taken as 6 mg by mouth once daily.
Is it safe for me to take Deucravacitinib?
Deucravacitinib 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.
Deucravacitinib Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Deucravacitinib:
- Upper respiratory infections
- Herpes simplex infection (e.g., cold sores, genital herpes)
- Mouth ulcers
- Swollen hair follicles
- Acne
Deucravacitinib Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Deucravacitinib. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe allergic reaction: rash, trouble breathing, feeling faint, swelling of the face or throat
- Serious infection: fever, weakness, chills, trouble breathing, cough, diarrhea, stomach pain, burning when you urinate, urinating more or less often
- Severe muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis): dark brown urine, severe muscle weakness or pain, fever, tiredness
- Liver damage: nausea, stomach pain, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes
- Cancer
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Deucravacitinib
There are no major drug interactions listed for Deucravacitinib. However, always let your physician and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking.
Who makes Deucravacitinib?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is Deucravacitinib safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if Deucravacitinib can harm your unborn baby.
Report pregnancies to the Bristol-Myers Squibb Company’s Adverse Event reporting line at 1-800-721-5072.
