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Biologic Medications for Psoriasis, HS, AD, PN, CSU, and BP

Brownstone-Lebwohl

Quick Reference Chart

This table is not intended to replace medical judgment.

Brand Name
Generic Name
Ages
Loading Dose
Maintenance Dose
Mechanism of Action
PSORIASIS

Enbrel*

Etanercept

PsA 18 yrs +
PsO 4 yrs +

50 mg twice weekly for 12 wks

50 mg q wk

TNF-α blocker

PEDS:

0.8 mg/kg q wk (max-dose 50 mg q wk)

Humira*

Adalimumab

PsO / PsA 18 yrs +

80 mg on Day 1 and then
40 mg on Day 8

40 mg q2 wks

TNF-α blocker

Remicade*

lnfliximab

PsO / PsA 18 yrs +

5 mg/kg IV wk 0, 2, and 6

5 mg/kg IV q8 wks

TNF-α blocker

Cimzia*

Certolizumab Pegol

PsO / PsA 18 yrs +

>90 kg: no loading dose

400 mg q2 wks

TNF-α blocker

≤90 kg: 400 mg at wk 0, 2 and 4

200 mg q2 wks

Bimzelx*

Bimekizumab

PsO / PsA 18 yrs +

320 mg at wk 0, 4, 8, 12, and 16

320 mg q8 wks (for patients ≥ 120 kg, consider 320 mg q4 wks after wk 16)

IL-17A and F antagonist

Cosentyx*

Secukinumab

PsA 2 yrs +
PsO 6 yrs +

300 mg SQ at wk 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4

300 mg SQ q4 wks

IL-17A antagonist

PEDS:

Dosage based on body weight and administered at wks 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 and q4 wks
<50 kg = 75 mg | ≥50 kg = 150 mg

Taltz*

lxekizumab

PsA 18 yrs +
PsO 6 yrs +

160 mg at wk 0, then 80 mg at wk 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12

80 mg q4 wks

IL-17A antagonist

PEDS:

>50 kg = 160 mg at wk 0 then 80 mg q4 wks | 25 to 50 kg = 80 mg at wk 0 then 40 mg q4 wks | <25 kg = 40 mg at wk 0 then 20 mg q4 wks

Siliq

Brodalumab

PsO 18 yrs +

210 mg at wk 0, 1, and 2

210 mg q2 wks

IL-17A receptor antagonist

Stelara*

Ustekinumab

PsA 6 yrs +
PsO 6 yrs +

≤100 kg: 45 mg at wk 0 and 4

45 mg q12 wks

IL-12 and IL-23 antagonist

>100 kg: 90 mg at wk 0 and 4

90 mg q12 wks

PEDS:

Weight-based dosing recommended at initial dose, 4 weeks later, then q12 weeks.
Less than 60 kg = 0.75 mg/kg | 60 kg to 100 kg = 45 mg | Greater than 100 kg = 90 mg

Tremfya*

Guselkumab

PsO / PsA 6 yrs + (weighing ≥40 kg)

100 mg at wk 0 and 4

100 mg q8 wks

IL-23 antagonist

llumya

Tildrakizumab

PsO 18 yrs +

100 mg at wk 0 and 4

100 mg q12 wks

IL-23 antagonist

Skyrizi*

Risankizumab

PsO / PsA 18 yrs +

150 mg at wk 0 and 4

150 mg q12 wks

IL-23 antagonist

Spevigo (GPP)

Spesolimab

12 yrs + (weighing ≥40 kg)

For treatment of flare: 900 mg IV
Not experiencing a flare: 600 mg SQ

For treatment of flare: Repeat in one week if flare persists
Not experiencing a flare: 300 mg SQ q4 weeks
(SQ use after IV dose for flare treatment: Initiate or reinitiate at 300 mg SQ q4 weeks; no loading dose req’d)

IL-36 receptor antagonist

HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA

Humira

Adalimumab

12 yrs +

Day 1: 160 mg (given in one day or split over 2 consecutive days); Day 15: 80 mg; Day 29: 40 mg q wk or 80 mg q2 wk

40 mg q wk or 80 mg q2 wks

TNF-α blocker

PEDS:

30 kg to <60 kg: Day 1: 80 mg; Day 8: 40 mg TNF-α blocker
>60 kg: Day 1: 160 mg (given in one day or split over 2 consecutive days);
Day 15: 80 mg; Day 29 and subsequent doses: 40 mg q wk or 80 mg q2 wks

PEDS:

30 kg to <60 kg: 40 mg q2 wks
>60 kg: 40 mg q wk or 80 mg q2 wks

Cosentyx

Secukinumab

12 yrs +

300 mg at wk 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4

300 mg q4 wks; if inadequate response 300 mg q2 wks may be considered

IL-17A antagonist

PEDS:

Dosage based on body weight and administered at wks 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4, then q4 wks
≥30 kg to <90 kg=150 mg
≥90 kg=300 mg

Bimzelx

Bimekizumab

18 yrs +

320 mg at wk 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16

320 mg q4 wks

IL-17A and F antagonist

ATOPIC DERMATITIS

Dupixent

Dupilumab

6 mos +

600 mg

300 mg SQ q2 wk

IL-4 receptor-α antagonist (inhibits IL-4 and IL-13)

PEDS 6m–5y:

5 to <15 kg = 200 mg q4 wks | 15 to <30 kg = 300 mg q4 wks

PEDS 6y–17y:

15 to <30 kg = 600 mg then 300 mg q4 wks | 30 to <60 kg = 400 mg then 200 mg q2 wks | ≥60 kg = 600 mg then 300 mg q2 wks

Ebglyss

Lebrikizumab

12 yrs + (weighing ≥40 kg)

500 mg at wk 0 and 2, then 250 mg q2 wks until 16 wks or later, when adequate clinical response is achieved

250 mg q4 wks

IL-13 antagonist

Adbry

Tralokinumab

12 yrs +

Adults: 600 mg

Adults: 300 mg q2 wks; after 16 wks, q4 wks may be considered for adults <100 kg who achieve clear or almost clear skin

IL-13 antagonist

PEDS 12y-17y:

300 mg

PEDS 12y-17y:

150 mg q2 wks

Nemluvio

Nemolizumab

12 yrs +

60 mg

30 mg q4 wks; for patients achieving clear or almost clear skin at 16 wks, 30 mg q8 wks recommended. Use with topical corticosteroids and/or topical calcineurin inhibitors. When the disease has sufficiently improved, discontinue use of topical therapies

IL-31 receptor antagonist

PRURIGO NODULARIS

Dupixent

Dupilumab

18 yrs +

600 mg

300 mg q2 wks

IL-4 receptor-α antagonist (inhibits IL-4 and IL-13)

Nemluvio

Nemolizumab

18 yrs +

60 mg

Adults weighing ≥90 kg: 60 mg q4 wks
Adults weighing <90 kg: 30 mg q4 wks

IL-31 receptor antagonist

CHRONIC SPONTANEOUS URTICARIA

Xolair

Omalizumab

12 yrs +

None

150 mg or 300 mg q4 wks

anti-IgE antibody

Dupixent

Dupilumab

12 yrs +

600 mg

300 mg q2 wks

IL-4 receptor-α antagonist (inhibits IL-4 and IL-13)

PEDS:

30 to <60 kg = 400 mg | ≥60 kg = 600 mg

PEDS:

30 to <60 kg = 200 mg q2 wks | ≥60 kg = 300 mg q2 wks

BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID

Dupixent

Dupilumab

18 yrs +

600 mg

300 mg q2 wks; use in combination with tapering course of oral corticosteroids

IL-4 receptor-α antagonist (inhibits IL-4 and IL-13)

SQ = subcutaneous, q = every, wk/W = weeks, 

PsO = psoriasis, PsA = psoriatic arthritis, PEDS = pediatric dosing, 

GPP = generalized pustular psoriasis

PN = prurigo nodularis

CSU=chronic spontaneous urticaria

BP = bullous pemphigoid

*FDA approved to treat both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

DISCLAIMER: The dosages seen in this chart were obtained from the respective FDA approved package inserts for psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, atopic dermatitis, prurigo nodularis, chronic spontaneous urticaria, and bullous pemphigoid. This chart is for reference only and not to be substituted for clinical judgment. The authors are not responsible for treatment decisions or outcomes based on the information in this chart.

v10 - March 2026 – Copyright 2026 Mark Lebwohl, MD and Nicholas Brownstone, MD.

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