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Brand Sotyktu 6 mg from Canada by Bristol-Myers Squibb

The brand Sotyktu 6 mg comes from Canada manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb. It is available in the quantity of 28 and 90 tablets.

Sotyktu Information

Sotyktu (Deucravacitinib) is used to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. It is typically used in adults who may benefit from systemic therapy (pills or injections that work inside the body) or phototherapy (treatment with specialized ultraviolet light). Plaque psoriasis in adults is a chronic autoimmune condition characterized by thick, scaly, and inflamed patches of skin, often requiring systemic treatment to control the underlying inflammation.

Deucravacitinib is a kinase inhibitor, but it's unique in its drug class for its selective mechanism of action. Unlike other medications in its class, deucravacitinib selectively inhibits an enzyme called Tyrosine Kinase 2. This enzyme plays a pivotal role in mediating the signaling of specific inflammatory messenger molecules (also called cytokines), such as IL-23 and IL-12. These inflammatory cytokines are known to be overly active in the development of psoriasis. By specifically blocking Tyrosine Kinase 2, Sotyktu disrupts this inflammatory signaling pathway, which appears to reduce inflammation and slow the excessive growth of skin cells, ultimately leading to clearer skin.

This medication showed superior efficacy compared to both placebo and another standard oral psoriasis treatment, apremilast, in achieving significant skin clearance (a 75% improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index). Its clinical benefits are sustained over several years with continuous treatment, suggesting a durable response in many patients.

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Do I need a prescription to order Sotyktu 6 mg ?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Sotyktu 6 mg.