Taltz Online Prescription

Taltz - Summary

Taltz is a medication used in the management of certain cases of plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. People who need a Taltz injection prescription can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe Taltz medication when appropriate and indicated to do so.

What Is Taltz Used For?

Taltz contains the drug ixekizumab and, like Cosentyx, belongs to a class of medications known as humanized interleukin-17A antagonists that is produced using recombinant DNA technology. Ixekizumab neutralizes the IL-17A cytokine by binding with it, thereby blocking its role in the immune and inflammatory responses in the body. As an IgG4 monoclonal antibody, Taltz may also block to release of chemokines and other cytokines. Taltz is indicated for use in treating some adults with active psoriatic arthritis and moderate or severe plaque psoriasis. The mean half-life of the active drug in Taltz medication is 13 days and it is not entirely clear how it is excreted from the body. Prior to using Taltz medication, it is important to do tuberculosis testing to screen for the presence of a tuberculosis infection.

Taltz Injection - Cost and Dosing

When paying the list price with cash, Taltz prescription medication is very expensive, costing thousands of dollars for one Taltz injection. Taltz coupons may be available online and insurance plans will sometimes cover the cost of a Taltz injection to help reduce some of the out-of-pocket expenses. Also, a Taltz Savings Card program is sometimes available through the manufacturer to help minimize monthly costs for the medication. Taltz injections are available as a Taltz 80 mg / mL solution in a single-dose prefilled autoinjector and as a Taltz 80 mg/mL solution in a single-dose prefilled syringe. Taltz solution is colorless to slightly yellow in color and the preservative-free solution is administered by subcutaneous injection. Taltz injection is often prescribed at a maintenance dose of 80 mg injected monthly - frequently tapered up with a loading dose - but the exact regimen depends on the judgement of the prescribing medical provider. Taltz should be stored refrigerated from 2°C to 8° C.

Can I Buy Taltz Online?

Like similar medications, Taltz injections require a prescription before they can be dispensed by a pharmacy in the United States. As a result, Taltz OTC Is not available and one cannot just buy Taltz injections online without first consulting with a medical provider about the necessity of using the medication. Push Health can connect people who need a Taltz injection prescription with medical providers who can prescribe Taltz medication when appropriate to do so.

Taltz - Side Effects

Before using the Taltz injection, it is necessary to speak with one's medical provider and pharmacist about the types of side effects that Taltz medication can cause. Side effects that can result from Taltz use include redness, pain and irritation at the injection site, nausea, upper respiratory tract infections and tinea infections. People using Taltz should not receive live vaccinations. Taltz and alcohol should not be used at the same time. People who have a known hypersensitivity or allergy to Taltz medication or ingredients in the formulation should not use the medication.

More Taltz Information

• Taltz - FDA