Stelara SQ
Stelara SQ
STELARA® as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection) every 8 weeks. STELARA® is a prescription biologic medicine used for the treatment of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis (UC) as well as other diseases including moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (Ps) and phototherapy or systemic therapy patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
Administration Information
Stelara SQ is an injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection) every 8 weeks. There are 6 injections during the first year of treatment.
*The above dosing information is for Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Please refer to Stelara website for dosing information for plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Number of yearly treatments: 6
Potential Side Effects
Common side effects of Stelara include: nasal congestion, sore throat, and runny nose, upper respiratory infections, fever, headache, tiredness, itching, nausea and vomiting, redness at the injection site, vaginal yeast infections, urinary tract infections, sinus infection, bronchitis, diarrhea, stomach pain, and joint pain.
Stelara affects your immune system, and can increase your chance of having serious side effects including infection.
For a full list of potential side effects, please see the Important Safety Information and Medication Guide on the Stelara website.
Helpful Resources
STELARA PATIENT SITE
STELARA COST SUPPORT AND MORE
STELARA FOR CROHN’S DISEASE
STELARA FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS
STELARA FOR PLAQUE PSORIASIS
STELARA FOR PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS
SAGE PATIENT STORY
SAGE TREATMENT TIPS
CROHN'S/UC HEALTH BLOG
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Notice of Privacy Practices
Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Appointment Lateness and Cancelation
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