Do I need to have regular blood tests while on guselkumab?

Yes, it is recommended that you have blood tests to monitor your calcium levels regularly while on treatment with this medication. Monitoring of calcium levels are especially important if you develop symptoms of low blood calcium such as muscle creamps or spasms, confusion or memory loss, tingling in the hands, feet and face. Therefore, it is important that you keep to your doctor's appointments as your doctor may want to carry out blood tests on you.

Guselkumab

Uses of Guselkumab

Guselkumab treat adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who may benefit from taking injections or pills (systemic therapy) or phototherapy (treatment using ultraviolet or UV light).

How Guselkumab Works

Guselkumab is a type of monoclonal antibody. It works by neutralizing the activity of a protein called IL-23, which is present at increased levels in people with psoriasis.

Side Effects of Guselkumab

Headache, Joint pain (arthralgia), Diarrhoea, Redness, irritation or pain at the injection site, Increased level of liver enzymes in the blood

Information About Guselkumab

Guselkumab is a selective interleukin-23 inhibitor used to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in Singapore. Available as a 100mg subcutaneous injection administered at weeks 0, 4, and every 8 weeks thereafter under specialist supervision, it is HSA-registered and available on prescription only in Singapore. Its selective IL-23 blockade through the p19 subunit specifically targets the Th17 inflammatory pathway central to psoriatic disease without suppressing the broader immune pathways involved in infection defence. A valid doctor's consultation is required before dispensing. Order Guselkumab online at DoctorOnCall Singapore with same-day delivery available. Speak to a DoctorOnCall physician today to check if Guselkumab is right for you.

Guselkumab is a medication commonly used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and active psoriatic arthritis by helping reduce inflammation and immune system overactivity. It works by selectively blocking interleukin-23 (IL-23), a protein involved in inflammatory processes that contribute to these conditions. Guselkumab belongs to a class of medications known as monoclonal antibodies and biologic immunomodulators and is widely used in dermatology and rheumatology care. Find affordable Guselkumab options from trusted brands at DoctorOnCall.

Conclusion

Consult our doctors online for safe and effective use of Guselkumab tailored to your health needs. Find the best prices for affordable Guselkumab injections at DoctorOnCall Singapore.

Warnings

Kidney Limited Data

Guselkumab has not been studied in these patient populations. No dose recommendations can be made

Alcohol Limited Data

There is limited data if alcohol changes the effect of Guselkumab.

Pregnancy Limited Data

The use of Guselkumab in pregnant women has not been studied. The effect of Guselkumab on human pregnancy is unknown.

Driving Generally Safe

Guselkumab has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

Liver Limited Data