Stelara Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information
Stelara side effects include headache, back pain, allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, breathing problems,
changes in vision, confusion, fever, chills, seizures, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, underarm, or groin areas,
weight loss, and fatigue. Stelara may cause a rare and sometimes deadly condition called RPLS (Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome). Seek medical attention right away if you develop rare Stelara side effects of persistent headache, seizures, sudden vision changes, mental/mood changes (such as confusion). There is a rare risk of developing cancer due to Stelara. Tell your physician right away if you develop symptoms such as lumps/growths, swollen glands, unexplained weight loss.
STELARA SIDE EFFECTS REPORTING
If you experience any Stelara side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.
Stelara is a solution for injection that contains the active ingedient Ustekinumab. Stelara is used to treat adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (a disease causing red, scaly patches on the skin). Stelara is used in patients who failed to respond to or cannot use other systemic treatments for psoriasis.
STELARA OVERDOSE
Stelara overdose is unlikely as it is delivered through an injection.
However, in case of an accidental Stelara overdose, seek medical help right away.
Stelara and Pregnancy
Seek medical advice from your physician if you get pregnant or plan to get pregnant while using Stelara. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Stelara.
Stelara Interaction
Do not take Stelara with any of the following drugs:
Cyclosporine
Immunosuppressives
Vaccines
Warfarin
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