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Dermatology Efficacy

Week 12 results

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Before & After Results

FOR ADULTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE PLAQUE PSORIASIS

See the difference Taltz can make in 12 weeks2-5

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Psoriasis can impact all areas of the body. The following images are of real adult patients with moderate to severe psoriasis who were treated with Taltz over a 12-week period. Photos at baseline and week 12 can be viewed below. Individual results may vary.

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PASI 75

PATIENT AT BASELINE
(PASI SCORE=19.2)

PATIENT AT WEEK 12
(PASI SCORE=2.8)

Dermatology efficacy after PASI 75
Dermatology efficacy before PASI 75

Patients received a 160 mg starting dose of Taltz; then 80 mg of Taltz every 2 weeks.

Trial design

SELECT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: INFECTIONS
Taltz may increase the risk of infection. Serious infections have occurred. In clinical trials of adult patients with plaque psoriasis, the Taltz group had a higher rate of infections than the placebo group (27% vs 23%). A similar increase in risk of infection was seen in placebo-controlled trials of adult patients with psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, and pediatric patients with plaque psoriasis. In the post-marketing setting, serious bacterial, viral, and fungal opportunistic infections have been reported in patients receiving IL-17 inhibitors, including Taltz. Instruct patients to seek medical advice if signs or symptoms of clinically important chronic or acute infection occur. If a serious infection develops, discontinue Taltz until the infection resolves.

PASI 90

PATIENT AT BASELINE
(PASI SCORE=32.5)

PATIENT AT WEEK 12
(PASI SCORE=2.3)

Dermatology efficacy after PASI 90
Dermatology efficacy before PASI 90

Patients received a 160 mg starting dose of Taltz; then 80 mg of Taltz every 2 weeks.

Trial design

SELECT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: PRE-TREATMENT EVALUATION FOR TUBERCULOSIS
Evaluate patients for tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to initiating treatment with Taltz. Do not administer to patients with active TB infection. Initiate treatment of latent TB prior to administering Taltz. Consider anti-TB therapy prior to initiating Taltz in patients with a past history of latent or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed. Patients receiving Taltz should be monitored closely for signs and symptoms of active TB during and after treatment.

PASI 100

PATIENT AT BASELINE
(PASI SCORE=13)

PATIENT AT WEEK 12
(PASI SCORE=0)

Dermatology efficacy after PASI 100
Dermatology efficacy before PASI 100

Patients received a 160 mg starting dose of Taltz; then 80 mg of Taltz every 2 weeks.

Trial design

SELECT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: HYPERSENSITIVITY
Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema and urticaria (each ≤0.1%), occurred in the Taltz group in clinical trials. Anaphylaxis, including cases leading to hospitalization, has been reported in post-marketing use with Taltz. If a serious hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue Taltz immediately and initiate appropriate therapy.

sPGA 0,1

PATIENT AT BASELINE
(sPGA SCORE=4)

PATIENT AT WEEK 12
(sPGA SCORE=1)

Dermatology efficacy after PASI SPGA
Dermatology efficacy before PASI SPGA

Patients received a 160 mg starting dose of Taltz; then 80 mg of Taltz every 2 weeks.

Trial design

SELECT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: ECZEMATOUS ERUPTIONS
In the postmarketing setting, cases of severe eczematous eruptions, including atopic dermatitis-like eruptions, dyshidrotic eczema, and erythroderma were reported in patients receiving Taltz; some cases resulted in hospitalization. The onset of eczematous eruptions was variable, ranging from days to months after the first dose of Taltz. Treatment may need to be discontinued to resolve the eczematous eruption. Some patients with limited psoriasis treatment options were successfully treated for eczema while continuing Taltz.

Week 60 results

FOR ADULTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE PLAQUE PSORIASIS

Reassure your patients that consistent results can be maintained with Taltz at week 601,6

Patients who achieved clear or almost clear skin (sPGA 0,1) after initial treatment with Taltz 80 mg every 2 weeks were re-randomized at week 12 to receive either Taltz 80 mg every 4 weeks (n=181*) or placebo (n=203*).
*Evaluable patients at week 60.
NRI=nonresponder imputation.

Trial design

SELECT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
Patients treated with Taltz may be at an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease. In clinical trials, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, including exacerbations, occurred at a greater frequency in the Taltz group than the placebo group. During Taltz treatment, monitor patients for onset or exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease and if IBD occurs, discontinue Taltz and initiate appropriate medical management.

Week 264 results

FOR ADULTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE PLAQUE PSORIASIS

Rapid response at week 12 and durable efficacy through 5 years7-9

UNCOVER-3: PASI 90 and PASI 100 results at week 12 and through 264, observed (induction period and open-label extension)8

These were post hoc analyses of ITT population through week 264.

A subset of patients from UNCOVER-3 who received a 160 mg starting dose of Taltz at week 0, followed by 80 mg every 2 weeks through week 12, followed by 80 mg every 4 weeks, is shown.

The open-label phase of the study beginning after week 12 has limitations (eg, no placebo comparison, patients remaining in the extension phase may be those with better results).

mNRI analysis imputes missing data due to study drug (eg, inadequate response, adverse event, lack of efficacy) as nonresponse; whereas missing data due to other reasons (eg, missed visits, lost to follow-up) is included as a predicted value based on statistical modeling of observed data.

mNRI=modified nonresponder imputation; ITT=intent-to-treat; PASI=Psoriasis Area Severity Index; PASI 75/90/100=75%/90%/100% improvement from baseline in PASI criteria.

Trial design

SELECT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: IMMUNIZATIONS
Prior to initiating Taltz, consider completion of all age-appropriate immunizations according to current immunization guidelines. Avoid use of live vaccines in patients treated with Taltz.

FOR ADULTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE PLAQUE PSORIASIS

Rapid clearance by week 12 that was sustained through week 26411-13

This was a post hoc observed analysis of intent-to-treat population through week 264.

The open-label extension phase of the study has limitations (eg, no placebo comparison, patients remaining in the extension phase may be those with better results).

Trial design

SELECT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: ADVERSE REACTIONS
Most common adverse reactions (≥1%) associated with Taltz treatment are injection site reactions, upper respiratory tract infections, nausea, and tinea infections. Overall, the safety profiles observed in adult patients with psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, and pediatric patients with plaque psoriasis were consistent with the safety profile in adult patients with plaque psoriasis, with the exception of influenza and conjunctivitis in psoriatic arthritis, and conjunctivitis, influenza, and urticaria in pediatric psoriasis.

References:

  1. Taltz. Prescribing Information. Lilly USA, LLC.
  2. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. TAL20160222D.
  3. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. TAL20160222A.
  4. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. TAL20160222E.
  5. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. TAL20160222B.
  6. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0274.
  7. Blauvelt A, Lebwohl MG, Mabuchi T, et al. Long-term efficacy and safety of ixekizumab: a 5-year analysis of the UNCOVER-3 randomized controlled trial. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021;85:360-368.
  8. Blauvelt A, Lebwohl MG, Mabuchi T, et al. Long-term efficacy and safety of ixekizumab: a 5-year analysis of the UNCOVER-3 randomized controlled trial. Supplementary material. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021;85:360-368.
  9. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0197.
  10. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0209.
  11. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0232.
  12. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0051.
  13. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0272.
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Challenging Body Areas

For adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis

Complete clearance data from head-to-toe 1-9

Patients with nail and scalp PsO have a 3x and 4x greater risk of developing PsA4,8

At week 12, 73% of patients taking Taltz vs 8% of patients taking placebo in IXORA-Q achieved the primary endpoint of sPGA-G 0,1 n=75.9

Nail, scalp, and palmoplantar data are from UNCOVER-3 and are post hoc, subgroup analyses of patients who had nail, scalp, and palmoplantar psoriasis at baseline. sPGA-G 0 was a prespecified, exploratory endpoint from IXORA-Q.

The open-label phase of the studies after week 12 has limitations (e.g., no placebo comparison, patients remaining in the extension phase may be those with better results).

At week 12, 10% of patients on placebo achieved PSSI=0 (observed); mNRI=9% (Nx=167 for observed population, n=176 for mNRI, mean baseline=18). At week 12, 4% of patients on placebo achieved NAPSI=0 (observed); mNRI=4% (Nx=113 observed population, n=116 for mNRI, mean baseline=25). At week 12, 29% of patients on placebo achieved PPASI=100 (observed), mNRI=30% (Nx=51 for observed population, n=54 for mNRI, mean baseline=11). At week 12, 5% of patients on placebo achieved sPGA-G=0 (n=74).10

Even a 6-month delay in PsA diagnosis can cause irreversible structural damage and worse long-term physical function10

UNCOVER-1, -2, and -3 and IXORA-Q trial designs.

SELECT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: CONTRAINDICATIONS
Taltz is contraindicated in patients with a previous serious hypersensitivity reaction, such as anaphylaxis, to ixekizumab or to any of the excipients.

PsO=psoriasis; Nx=observed population; PSSI=Psoriasis Scalp Severity Index; NAPSI=Nail Psoriasis Severity Index; sPGA=static Physician’s Global Assessment; sPGA-G=static Physician’s Global Assessment of Genitalia; NRI=nonresponder imputation; PPASI=Palmoplantar Psoriasis Area Severity Index; PsA=psoriatic arthritis; IL-17A=interleukin-17A; mNRI=modified nonresponder imputation.

Recognizing Predictors of Psoriatic Arthritis in Plaque Psoriasis Patients

Please see below for full data on challenging body areas.

References:

  1. Blauvelt A, Lebwohl MG, Mabuchi T, et al. Long-term efficacy and safety of ixekizumab: a 5-year analysis of the UNCOVER-3 randomized controlled trial. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021;85:360-368.
  2. Blauvelt A, Lebwohl MG, Mabuchi T, et al. Long-term efficacy and safety of ixekizumab: a 5-year analysis of the UNCOVER-3 randomized controlled trial. Supplementary material. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021;85:360-368.
  3. Guenther L, Potts Bleakman A, Weisman J, et al. Ixekizumab results in persistent clinical improvement in moderate-to-severe genital psoriasis during a 52 week, randomized, placebo-controlled, phase 3 clinical trial. Acta Derm Venereol. 2020;100:adv00006.
  4. Ventura A, Mazzeo M, Gaziano R, Galluzzo M, Bianchi L, Campione E. New insight into the pathogenesis of nail psoriasis and overview of treatment strategies. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2017;11:2527-2535.
  5. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0121.
  6. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0122.
  7. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0123.
  8. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0124.
  9. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0125.
  10. Haroon M, Gallagher P, FitzGerald O. Diagnostic delay of more than 6 months contributes to poor radiographic and functional outcome in psoriatic arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2015;74:1045-1050.
  11. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0264.
  12. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0259.
  13. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0258.
  14. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0263.
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Head-to-Head Results

5 head-to-head clinical trials testing superiority in 2 disease states36-40

Adult Plaque Psoriasis

IXORA-R

The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients achieving PASI 100 at week 12.

IXORA-S

The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients achieving PASI 90 at week 12.

UNCOVER-2, -3

The co-primary outcome measures of these trials were the proportion of patients with sPGA 0,1 with ≥2-point improvement from baseline, and proportion of patients achieving PASI 75 at week 12.

Adult Psoriatic Arthritis

SPIRIT-H2H

The primary outcome measure of this trial was the proportion of patients simultaneously achieving both ACR50 and PASI 100 at week 24.

*US-approved Enbrel.

Please refer to the Prescribing Information of each product for indication, dosage, and administration.

The brands listed are registered trademarks of their respective owners.

SELECT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
Patients treated with Taltz may be at an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease. In clinical trials, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, including exacerbations, occurred at a greater frequency in the Taltz group than the placebo group. During Taltz treatment, monitor patients for onset or exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease and if IBD occurs, discontinue Taltz and initiate appropriate medical management.

PASI=Psoriasis Area Severity Index; PASI 75/90/100=75%/90%/100% improvement from baseline in PASI criteria; sPGA=static Physician’s Global Assessment; ACR50=American College of Rheumatology 50% response.

Taltz showed superiority in complete skin clearance (PASI 100) in head-to-head trials in 2 disease states6,7

PsO: TALTZ VS TREMFYA
PASI 100
response rates at
week 12, NRI

PsA: TALTZ VS HUMIRA (BIOLOGIC-NAIVE)
PASI 100
response rates at
week 24, NRI

*P<.001 vs Tremfya.
P=.001 vs Humira.

In the Taltz vs Humira study , primary endpoint=simultaneous achievement of ACR50 and PASI 100 at week 24.

All patients had BSA ≥3%; patients with BSA ≥10%, PASI ≥12, and sPGA ≥3 followed the dosing for moderate to severe psoriasis. All other patients followed PsA dosing.


IXORA-R and SPIRIT-H2H trial designs.

SELECT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: IMMUNIZATIONS
Prior to initiating Taltz, consider completion of all age-appropriate immunizations according to current immunization guidelines. Avoid use of live vaccines in patients treated with Taltz.

PASI=Psoriasis Area Severity Index; PASI 100=100% improvement from baseline in PASI criteria; PsO=plaque psoriasis; NRI=nonresponder imputation; PsA=psoriatic arthritis; ACR50=American College of Rheumatology 50% response; BSA=body surface area; sPGA=static Physician’s Global Assessment.

References:

  1. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03573323.
  2. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02561806.
  3. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01597245.
  4. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01646177.
  5. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03151551.
  6. Blauvelt A, Papp K, Gottlieb A, et al; IXORA-R Study Group. A head-to-head comparison of ixekizumab vs. guselkumab in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis: 12-week efficacy, safety and speed of response from a randomized, double-blinded trial. Br J Dermatol. 2020;182:1348-1358.
  7. Mease PJ, Smolen JS, Behrens F, et al; SPIRIT H2H Study Group. A head-to-head comparison of the efficacy and safety of ixekizumab and adalimumab in biological-naïve patients with active psoriatic arthritis: 24-week results of a randomised, open-label, blinded-assessor trial. Ann Rheum Dis. 2020;79:123-131.
  8. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0167.
  9. Paul C, Griffiths CEM, van der Kerkhof PCM, et al. Ixekizumab provides superior efficacy compared with ustekinumab over 52 weeks of treatment: results from IXORA-S, a phase 3 study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019;80:70-79.
  10. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0006.
  11. Taltz. Prescribing Information. Lilly USA, LLC.
  12. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0190.
  13. Mease PJ, van der Heijde D, Ritchlin CT, et al; on behalf of SPIRIT-P1 Study Group. Ixekizumab, an interleukin-17A specific monoclonal antibody, for the treatment of biologic-naive patients with active psoriatic arthritis: results from the 24-week randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled and active (adalimumab)-controlled period of the phase III trial SPIRIT-P1. Ann Rheum Dis. 2017;76:79-87.
  14. Nash P, Kirkham B, Okada M, et al; on behalf of SPIRIT-P2 Study Group. Ixekizumab for the treatment of patients with active psoriatic arthritis and an inadequate response to tumour necrosis factor inhibitors: results from the 24-week randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled period of the SPIRIT-P2 phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2017;389:2317-2327.
  15. Nash P, Kirkham B, Okada M, et al; on behalf of SPIRIT-P2 Study Group. Ixekizumab for the treatment of patients with active psoriatic arthritis and an inadequate response to tumour necrosis factor inhibitors: results from the 24-week randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled period of the SPIRIT-P2 phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2017;389:2317-2327. Supplementary appendix.
  16. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. TAL20171127A.
  17. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0191.
  18. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0189.
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Safety

For adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis

Trust the Taltz long-term safety data1-9

Five years of established safety experience with this IL-17A antagonist


Across 17 global PsO clinical trials2


6,800+ PsO patients treated in adult studies3


18,000+ patient-years of exposure to Taltz3


The same active ingredient with significantly less injection site pain1,4†

No boxed warnings or routine lab monitoring required4‡

Adjudicated IBD events were low and infrequent (0.4%)

The Taltz label does not contain suicidal ideation and behavior as an adverse reaction or warning4

Rate of oral candidiasis was 2.1% and did not lead to treatment discontinuation7,8

Patients treated with Taltz worldwide since launch now nearly at 393,6009

See long-term safety data

Injection site pain trial design

Please see long-term safety data and injection site pain trial design.

P<.0001; 3.5 vs 25.2 based on VAS 0-100
During Taltz treatment, monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection and for onset or exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease. During and after treatment with Taltz, monitor patients for active tuberculosis (TB) infection.
§There were 5 additional patients with adjudicated IBD that weren’t considered TEAEs. Total adjudicated IBD, n=31 patients (0.5%).6

Long-term safety data was evaluated using an integrated data set comprising 17 phase 1, 2, 3, and 4 studies in adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.2

This analysis includes data from the beginning of the studies to the March 2022 cutoff for integrated safety data.2,3

IL-17A=interleukin-17A; PsO=psoriasis; ISR=injection site reaction; IBD=inflammatory bowel disease; TEAE=treatment-emergent adverse event.

SELECT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Taltz is contraindicated in patients with a previous serious hypersensitivity reaction, such as anaphylaxis, to ixekizumab or to any of the excipients.
Warnings and precautions include infections, pre-treatment evaluation for tuberculosis, hypersensitivity, eczematous eruptions, inflammatory bowel disease, and immunizations. The most common adverse reactions (≥1%) associated with Taltz treatment are injection site reactions, upper respiratory tract infections, nausea, and tinea infections.

FOR ADULTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE PLAQUE PSORIASIS

Adverse reactions that occurred in ≥1% of Taltz patients and more frequently than with placebo4

INTEGRATED SAFETY: UNCOVER registration trials

ADVERSE REACTIONS THROUGH WEEK 12

INFECTIONS THROUGH WEEK 12

US-approved Enbrel (etanercept).
Upper respiratory tract infections include nasopharyngitis and rhinovirus infection.

The most frequent injection site reactions were erythema and pain. Most injection site reactions were mild to moderate in severity and did not lead to discontinuation of Taltz.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVE COMPARATOR SAFETY INFORMATION FROM UNCOVER-2 AND -3
In the 2 clinical trials that included US-approved etanercept, an active comparator, the rate of serious adverse events during weeks 0 to 12 was 2% with Taltz and 0.7% with US-approved Enbrel, and the rate of discontinuation from adverse events was 2% with Taltz and 0.7% with US-approved Enbrel.

SAFETY DATA FROM SPIRIT-P1 AND -P2 TRIALS
Overall, patients with psoriatic arthritis had a safety profile consistent with that of patients with plaque psoriasis in UNCOVER-1, -2, and -3 trials, except for frequency of influenza (Taltz 1.3%, placebo 0.4%) and conjunctivitis (Taltz 1.3%, placebo 0%).

TALTZ PSORIASIS CLINICAL TRIALS

Demonstrated long-term safety data for half a decade and counting2,3

More than 6,800 patients across 15 clinical trials

ADVERSE EVENTS OF SPECIAL INTEREST: INCIDENCE RATES PER 100 PYS

**After review of potential cases, no confirmed cases of anaphylaxis in clinical trials.10
††Data on all suspected IBD, as identified by events potentially indicative of ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, were adjudicated according to EPIMAD criteria by an external clinical review committee of gastroenterologists with IBD expertise.

When incidence rates equal 0.0, the n value is added; n=number of events.

The average and median Taltz exposure durations were 996.7 days and 718 days, respectively.11

Certain adverse events, such as malignancy, require longer observation periods and larger patient exposure to ascertain risk. In the reported safety population of the psoriasis clinical trials, not all patients received the recommended dosing regimen consistent with the FDA-approved label.

PY=patient-year; NMSC=nonmelanoma skin cancer; IBD=inflammatory bowel disease; EPIMAD=Registre Epidemiologique des Maladies de l’Appareil Digestif.

Identifying Patients with Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

References:

  1. Chabra S, Gill BJ, Gallo G, et al. Ixekizumab citrate-free formulation: results from two clinical trials. Adv Ther. 2022;Epub (Incl Suppl Inf):1-11, 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12325-022-02126-0.
  2. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0251.
  3. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0256.
  4. Taltz. Prescribing Information. Lilly USA, LLC.
  5. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0292.
  6. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0265.
  7. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0288.
  8. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0289.
  9. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0311.
  10. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0255.
  11. Data on file. Lilly USA, LLC. DOF-IX-US-0267.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Taltz is contraindicated in patients with a previous serious hypersensitivity reaction, such as anaphylaxis, to ixekizumab or to any of the excipients.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Infections
Taltz may increase the risk of infection. Serious infections have occurred. In clinical trials of adult patients with plaque psoriasis, the Taltz group had a higher rate of infections than the placebo group (27% vs 23%). A similar increase in risk of infection was seen in placebo controlled trials of adult patients with psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, and pediatric patients with plaque psoriasis. In the post-marketing setting, serious bacterial, viral, and fungal opportunistic infections have been reported in patients receiving IL-17 inhibitors, including Taltz. Instruct patients to seek medical advice if signs or symptoms of clinically important chronic or acute infection occur. If a patient develops a serious infection or is not responding to standard therapy, monitor the patient closely and discontinue Taltz until the infection resolves.

Pre-Treatment Evaluation for Tuberculosis
Evaluate patients for tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to initiating treatment with Taltz. Do not administer to patients with active TB infection. Initiate treatment of latent TB prior to administering Taltz. Consider anti-TB therapy prior to initiating Taltz in patients with a past history of latent or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed. Patients receiving Taltz should be monitored closely for signs and symptoms of active TB during and after treatment.

Hypersensitivity
Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema and urticaria (each ≤0.1%), occurred in the Taltz group in clinical trials. Anaphylaxis, including cases leading to hospitalization, has been reported in post-marketing use with Taltz. If a serious hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue Taltz immediately and initiate appropriate therapy.

Eczematous Eruptions
In the postmarketing setting, cases of severe eczematous eruptions, including atopic dermatitis-like eruptions, dyshidrotic eczema, and erythroderma were reported in patients receiving Taltz; some cases resulted in hospitalization. The onset of eczematous eruptions was variable, ranging from days to months after the first dose of Taltz. Treatment may need to be discontinued to resolve the eczematous eruption. Some patients with limited psoriasis treatment options were successfully treated for eczema while continuing Taltz.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Patients treated with Taltz may be at an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease. In clinical trials, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, including exacerbations, occurred at a greater frequency in the Taltz group than the placebo group. During Taltz treatment, monitor patients for onset or exacerbations of inflammatory bowel disease and if IBD occurs, discontinue Taltz and initiate appropriate medical management.

Immunizations
Prior to initiating therapy with Taltz, consider completion of all age-appropriate immunizations according to current immunization guidelines. Avoid use of live vaccines in patients treated with Taltz.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Most common adverse reactions (≥1%) associated with Taltz treatment are injection site reactions, upper respiratory tract infections, nausea, and tinea infections. Overall, the safety profiles observed in adult patients with psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, and pediatric patients with plaque psoriasis were consistent with the safety profile in adult patients with plaque psoriasis, with the exception of influenza and conjunctivitis in psoriatic arthritis and conjunctivitis, influenza, and urticaria in pediatric psoriasis.

Please see Prescribing Information and Medication Guide. Please see Instructions for Use included with the device.

Taltz is available as an 80 mg/mL, 40 mg/0.5mL, 20 mg/0.25mL injection.

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INDICATIONS

Taltz is indicated for patients aged 6 years or older with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. Taltz is also indicated for adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA), for adults with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and for adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) with objective signs of inflammation.