Cosentyx (Secukinumab)
Cosentyx (Secukinumab) is a biologic medicine that suppresses the immune system in order to treat psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriasis.
Cozentyx works by blocking interleukin-17 (IL-17), a signalling protein (cytokine) that regulates the immune system and is related to the body's inflammatory response.
Taking Cosentyx
Cosentyx is available as a subcutaneous (under the skin) injection.
The manufacturer of Cosentyx offers a support program to Canadian patients that are prescribed the medication:
Patient support program enrolment forms