Skyrizi starter dose?

What is the Skyrizi starter dose (induction dosing)?

For Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa), the typical “starter” (induction) dosing schedule is based on the condition being treated:

Plaque psoriasis (most common “starter dose” question)

• 150 mg (given as subcutaneous injection) at Week 0
  
• 150 mg at Week 4
  
• Then maintenance dosing begins after that (typically 150 mg every 12 weeks) [1]
  
  

What happens after the starter doses?

After completing the initial injections (Week 0 and Week 4), maintenance dosing generally continues at:
- 150 mg every 12 weeks for plaque psoriasis [1]

Is the starter dose different for Crohn’s or psoriatic arthritis?

Skyrizi dosing depends on the specific diagnosis and indication (the “starter dose” schedule is not automatically the same across all uses). If you tell me which condition you’re asking about (plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s, etc.), I can map the exact induction schedule for that indication using the provided label information [1].

How is the starter dose taken (what does “150 mg” mean)?

The starter dose refers to the fixed amount of medication per injection:
- 150 mg per subcutaneous injection [1]

If you share whether you’re using the prefilled pen or prefilled syringe (and your country), I can help you interpret the dosing instructions that match that device.

Sources

[1] https://www.drugs.com/skyrizi.html