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Sotyktu

Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) treats psoriasis by selectively targeting the immune system by inhibiting tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2), a member of the Janus kinase (JAK) family. Sotyktu is approved for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

What is Sotyktu?

How Is It Used?

Sotyktu is taken once-daily by mouth.

What are the most common adverse reactions?

The most common adverse reactions (≥1%) are upper respiratory infections, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, herpes simplex, mouth ulcers, folliculitis, and acne.

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