Is secukinumab a biologic?

Is secukinumab a biologic drug?

Yes. Secukinumab is a biologic medicine. It is a monoclonal antibody designed to target interleukin-17A (IL-17A), a protein involved in inflammatory pathways.

What kind of biologic is it?

Secukinumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody (rather than a small-molecule pill). That means it’s produced using biological systems and is given by injection.

How is it usually administered?

It’s typically administered as a subcutaneous injection (with dosing schedules depending on the condition being treated).

Source

• [1] DrugPatentWatch.com: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/