can you use peptides while on stelara FAQ

Tell your healthcare provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them determine if ustekinumab is right for you. In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following. Current and Past Health Conditions. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following.

Yes, it’s generally considered safe to take antibiotics with Stelara. But be sure that your doctor is aware of all the medications you’re taking any time you start a new prescription or over-the-counter medication. Certain medical conditions and other factors may increase the risk of interactions with Stelara. Before you receive this drug, be sure to talk with your doctor about your health history. Stelara may not be the right treatment option if you have certain medical conditions or other factors affecting your health. Health conditions or factors that might interact with Stelara include:

Ustekinumab is commonly used to treat the following inflammatory conditions.

For more information about ustekinumab, you can visit the manufacturer’s website at www.stelarainfo.com or call them at 800-526-7736.

The most common side effects of ustekinumab are listed below. These side effects may vary depending on the condition that is being treated. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.

While less common, the most serious side effects of ustekinumab are described below, along with what to do if they happen. Severe Allergic Reactions. Ustekinumab may cause allergic reactions, which can be serious. Stop using ustekinumab and get help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.

Do not use ustekinumab unless it has been prescribed to you by a healthcare provider. Use it as prescribed. Do not share ustekinumab with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them. Keep ustekinumab out of the reach of children. Since this medicine should be kept in a refrigerator, take special precautions to keep it away from children who also use the refrigerator. This medicine is injected. Make sure that you or a caregiver understands how to properly prepare and use ustekinumab. If you have any questions, talk to your healthcare provider. The needle cover of the prefilled syringe contains dry natural rubber, which is made from latex. This may cause an allergic reaction if you are sensitive to latex. Inject ustekinumab into a different site each time. Avoid injecting ustekinumab into skin that is bruised, hard, red, or tender. Avoid injecting into moles or scars. Ustekinumab can increase the risk of skin cancer. If you need to be in sunlight, wear sunscreen, a hat, and clothing that covers your skin.

There are no known interactions between ustekinumab and food or drinks. There are no known interactions between ustekinumab and alcohol.

If you miss a dose of ustekinumab, use it as soon as you remember. Contact your healthcare provider with questions about the timing of your next dose. If you missed your appointment to receive ustekinumab, call to make an appointment as soon as possible.

Ustekinumab prefilled syringes and vials should be stored in the refrigerator, between 36 F to 46 F (2 C to 8 C). Keep the medicine in the original container and away from light. Do not freeze or shake. Ustekinumab vials should be stored upright. If needed, ustekinumab prefilled syringes can be kept at room temperature up to 86 F (30 C) for up to 30 days. Do not put the prefilled syringes back into the refrigerator after storing them at room temperature. Note the date on the carton when you remove the prefilled syringes from the refrigerator. After 30 days at room temperature, ustekinumab must be thrown away.

Always tell your healthcare provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. In particular, make sure that you discuss if you are using any of the following before using ustekinumab.

If you or someone else has used too much ustekinumab, get medical help right away, call 911, or contact a Poison Control center at 800-222-1222.

Your immune system uses white blood cells to fight infection. In people with psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis, the immune system mistakenly sees parts of the skin or gut as harmful and sends too many white blood cells into the area. This causes inflammation. Ustekinumab may help stop these white blood cells, helping to control inflammation and prevent damage.

Yes, it should be safe to take these drugs together. Stelara isn’t known to interact with ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Allergies to Ingredients. People who are allergic to any of the following should not use ustekinumab.

Yes. Your doctor may recommend limiting your sun exposure during Stelara treatment due to the risk of skin cancer. This may be especially important if you have risk factors for this condition, such as if you have a personal or family history of skin cancer. Immunosuppressants such as Stelara are known to increase the risk of cancer. Since Stelara was approved for use, there have been reports of nonmelanoma skin cancer by people who had skin cancer risk factors while receiving this medication. Be sure to have regular skin cancer screenings, and talk with your doctor or a dermatologist to learn more.