What's the initial cosentyx dosage for adults?

What is the initial Cosentyx (secukinumab) dose for adults?

For adults starting Cosentyx (secukinumab), the initial dosing is 300 mg by subcutaneous injection once weekly for 5 weeks. [1]

Does Cosentyx start with a loading dose of 300 mg?

Yes. The “loading” phase is 300 mg weekly for weeks 0 through 4, which is 5 total weekly doses before moving to maintenance dosing. [1]

How does dosing change after the first 5 weekly doses?

After the initial 5 weekly 300 mg doses, the typical maintenance dosing is 300 mg every 4 weeks. [1]

What if an adult needs 150 mg instead?

For some conditions, clinicians may use a different starting/maintenance schedule (for example, 150 mg) depending on the indication and patient factors, but the standard adult initiation schedule for many uses is the 300 mg weekly loading regimen described above. [1]

Sources

[1] https://www.cosentyx.com/dosing-and-usage