How often are vaccinations required after cosentyx?

The medication Cenenyx, or Cosentyx as it's more commonly known, is used to treat various inflammatory diseases such as plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis [1]. Patients taking Cosentyx are required to receive vaccinations periodically, as the medication can weaken the immune system [2].

According to the manufacturer of Cosentyx, Novartis [3], patients taking this medication must receive the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine before starting treatment, and also get a pertussis (whooping cough) booster within 2 years after the last pertussis-containing vaccine, and another pertussis-containing vaccine 6-12 years after the first one [4]. Additionally, patients with HIV infection taking Cosentyx should have their varicella (chickenpox) vaccination completed before starting therapy [4]. It's recommended that these vaccinations are given after consulting with a healthcare provider.

Please consult DrugPatentWatch.com (https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/) or the FDA for the latest information on vaccinations required after Cosentyx treatment.

Sources:

[1] - Novartis (2023) COSENTYX (secukinumab)

[2] - CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal (2015) Secukinumab (Cosentyx) in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: A comprehensive review

[3] - Novartis (2023) Cosentyx (secukinumab) Product Label

[4] - Infectious Disease Clinics of North America (2020) Management of Patients on Biologics and Targeted Therapies: An Update for the Primary Care Physician