Is cosentyx taken daily?

How is Cosentyx dosed?

Cosentyx (secukinumab) is not taken daily. It's an injectable biologic for conditions like psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, given by subcutaneous injection on a loading schedule followed by monthly maintenance.[1]

Standard dosing schedule

• Psoriasis (adults): 300 mg at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, then every 4 weeks.
  
• Psoriatic arthritis: 150-300 mg at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, then every 4 weeks (with or without methotrexate).
  
• Ankylosing spondylitis: 150 mg at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, then every 4 weeks.
  Doses use pre-filled syringes, auto-injectors, or pens; 300 mg is two 150 mg injections.[1][2]
  
  

Why not daily?

As an IL-17A inhibitor, Cosentyx targets inflammation with long-lasting effects, allowing monthly dosing instead of daily pills like methotrexate or apremilast (Otezla).[2]

What if I miss a dose?

Inject as soon as possible, then resume the regular schedule. Do not double up.[1]

How does it compare to daily treatments?

Unlike daily orals (e.g., Otezla, taken twice daily), Cosentyx reduces injection frequency after loading but requires refrigeration and self-injection training.[2][3]

[1]: Cosentyx Prescribing Information (Novartis)
[2]: FDA Label for Secukinumab
[3]: Drugs.com - Cosentyx Dosing