What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- Crohn's disease
- Immune system problems
- Infection
- Recently received or are scheduled to receive a vaccine
- Suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt by you or a family member
- Tuberculosis, a positive skin test for tuberculosis, or recent close contact with someone who has tuberculosis
- An unusual or allergic reaction to brodalumab, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breast-feeding
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
This medication may also interact with the following:
- Cyclosporine
- Inactivated vaccines
- Midazolam
- Warfarin
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medication may cause thoughts of suicide or depression. This includes sudden changes in mood, behaviors, or thoughts. These changes can happen at any time but are more common in the beginning of treatment or after a change in dose. Call your care team right away if you experience these thoughts or worsening depression.
You will be tested for tuberculosis (TB) before you start this medication. If your care team prescribes any medication for TB, you should start taking the TB medication before starting this medication. Make sure to finish the full course of TB medication.
This medication may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your care team for advice if you get a fever, chills, sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.
This medication can decrease the response to a vaccine. If you need to get vaccinated, tell your care team if you have received this medication within the last 6 months. Extra booster doses may be needed. Talk to your care team to see if a different vaccination schedule is needed.
What are the most serious risks of this medication?
This medicine may increase thoughts about suicide. Patients of all ages and their families should watch out for new or worsening thoughts of suicide while taking this medicine. Report behaviors of concern promptly to the treating doctor.