Bimzelx TM
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Active ingredients: bimekizumab
Brand name
(ARTG)
: Bimzelx bimekizumab 160 mg/1 mL solution for injection auto-injectorDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Plaque Psoriasis,Bimzelx is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.,Psoriatic arthritis,Bimzelx is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis who have had an inadequate response to or who have been intolerant to previous disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy.,Axial spondyloarthritis,Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA),Bimzelx is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis with objective signs of inflammation as indicated by elevated C reactive protein (CRP) and /or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) who have had an inadequate response to or are intolerant to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).,Ankylosing spondylitis (AS, radiographic axial spondyloarthritis),Bimzelx is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis who have responded inadequately or are intolerant to conventional therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection
- Subcutaneous
- Pre-filled syringe encased in an auto-injector with rubber stopper and a polypropylene rigid needle shield. The solution is clear to slightly opalescent and colourless to pale brownish-yellow.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 2 x 1mL (160mg) pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient bimekizumab
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
