How is Deucravacitinib dosed?
The dosage of Deucravacitinib oral route is determined by the patient's condition and response to treatment. It is important to follow your doctor's instructions or the directions on the label. Consult your healthcare professional for any questions or concerns regarding the dosage of Deucravacitinib.
What is the dosage form of Deucravacitinib?
Deucravacitinib oral route is available in tablet form.
How is Deucravacitinib administered?
Deucravacitinib oral route should be taken with or without food. The tablet should be swallowed whole and not crushed, cut, or chewed. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label for the correct dosage. Consult your healthcare professional if you have any questions or concerns about the proper administration of this medicine.
What are common precautions when taking Deucravacitinib?
Common precautions when taking Deucravacitinib orally include:
- Monitoring progress: Regular visits to your doctor are important to ensure the medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects.
- Reporting infections: Inform your doctor at the first sign of an infection, such as fever, chills, cough, flu-like symptoms, or unusual tiredness or weakness, as your body's ability to fight infections may be reduced while taking Deucravacitinib.
- Skin test for tuberculosis: A skin test for tuberculosis is required before starting this medicine. Inform your doctor if you or anyone in your home has had a positive reaction to a tuberculosis skin test.
- Allergies: Inform your doctor about any allergies you have, including reactions to medicines, foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals.
- Pediatric use: Deucravacitinib has not been studied in the pediatric population, so its safety and efficacy in children have not been established.
- Geriatric use: Although geriatric-specific problems have not been identified, caution may be needed in elderly patients, as they may be more susceptible to serious infections while taking this medicine.
- Breastfeeding: It is not known if Deucravacitinib passes into breast milk, so consult your doctor before breastfeeding while taking this medication. Please consult with your healthcare professional for more information and personalized guidance.