Taltz (ixekizumab)

Taltz (ixekizumab) is a monoclonal antibody biologic therapy administered by subcutaneous injection indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults and pediatric patients aged 6 years and older, adults with active psoriatic disease, adults with active ankylosing spondylitis, and adults with active nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis with objective signs of inflammation. It targets interleukin 17A, a cytokine involved in the inflammatory process of psoriasis, helping to reduce symptoms and achieve clearer skin. The package insert specifically mentions the following adverse events: injection site reaction, upper respiratory infections, nausea, and tinea infection. It is recommended to avoid combining Taltz with other immunosuppressive therapies such as other biologics or live vaccines. Taltz can be used as part of a broader treatment strategy for psoriasis, often used alongside topical or other systemic therapies to optimize patient outcomes, and is a safe and effective long-term therapy option for the treatment of psoriasis in both adults and children.