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Ustekinumab and Immunizations

Result of checking the interaction of drug Ustekinumab and disease Immunizations for safety when used together.

Check result:

Ustekinumab <> Immunizations

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Patients requiring non-live vaccination during a course of ustekinumab may not be protected from the vaccine as the immune response might not be sufficient to prevent the disease. It is recommended to be up-to-date with all required immunizations, as recommended by current immunization guidelines, before initiating therapy with ustekinumab. BCG vaccines should not be given during treatment with ustekinumab or for one year prior to initiating treatment or one year following discontinuation of treatment. Caution is advised when administering live vaccines to household contacts of patients receiving ustekinumab because of the potential risk for shedding from the household contact and transmission to patient.

Ustekinumab

Generic Name: ustekinumab

Brand Name: Stelara, Stelara PFS

Synonyms: n.a.

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