Is RAPTIVA Right For Me?

You've tried the creams and the pills. Maybe you've even tried another injectable to help control your psoriasis. But if you still haven't found the results you are looking for, consider RAPTIVA. It may be the right treatment for you if you are 18 years of age or older, with chronic moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, and you are a candidate for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

With RAPTIVA, you may get noticeably clearer skin. And for most people, RAPTIVA provides significant improvement that is sustained over time with continuous use. Plus, it has been studied in more patients with psoriasis, and over a longer period of time, than any other drug (biologic) of its kind.

Ask a dermatologist if RAPTIVA is right for you.

Indication

RAPTIVA is a medicine given by injection and is used to treat adult patients (18 years or older) with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who can be treated with medicines that affect the whole body (systemic therapy) or with phototherapy.

Important Safety Information

Like any prescription medication, RAPTIVA is not for everyone. You should not use RAPTIVA if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
RAPTIVA can decrease the activity of your immune system. People using RAPTIVA may have an increased chance of getting serious infections. Some infections could become serious and in rare cases these have led to hospitalization or death. If you have any infection, tell your healthcare provider before you start using RAPTIVA. If you get an infection that does not go away or if you notice any new or worsening medical problems, such as new or sudden change in thinking, balance, strength, talking, walking, or vision, tell your healthcare provider right away.
Many drugs that decrease the activity of the immune system can increase the risk of cancer. If you have had cancer you should tell your healthcare provider before you start taking RAPTIVA. The role of RAPTIVA in the development of cancer is not known.
Some patients using RAPTIVA may have an increased chance of developing low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia). Platelets help your blood clot. Low platelets give you a higher chance for bleeding. Call your doctor right away if you have increased bruising or bleeding. Your healthcare provider may do regular blood tests to check your platelets while you are taking RAPTIVA.
Some patients treated with RAPTIVA have developed very low red blood cell counts and have become anemic. Call your doctor right away if you feel weak and lightheaded, your skin and eyes turn yellow in color or your urine turns red or dark.
Some patients have had severe worsening or new forms of psoriasis while taking RAPTIVA or after stopping RAPTIVA. Tell your healthcare provider right away if your psoriasis gets worse or if you see any new rashes during or after treatment with RAPTIVA.
Some patients have had worsening or new arthritis while taking RAPTIVA or after stopping RAPTIVA. Tell your healthcare provider if you have severe redness, pain, swelling, or stiffness of joints such as hands, knees, ankles, etc.
Cases of disorders that affect the nervous system have been reported in people taking RAPTIVA. Signs that you could be experiencing a problem affecting your nervous system include: sudden onset of numbness or tingling, or weakness in arms, legs or face, or a new or sudden change in thinking, balance, strength, talking, walking, or vision. Tell your healthcare provider right away if any of these types of symptoms develop.
Tell your healthcare provider if you need to receive a vaccine while using RAPTIVA. RAPTIVA may reduce the effectiveness of vaccinations given during RAPTIVA therapy. You should not receive live (including live-attenuated) vaccines while using RAPTIVA.
The most common side effects of RAPTIVA include headache, chills, fever, nausea, and muscle aches. These reactions usually happen within the first 48 hours following a RAPTIVA injection and often decrease after the first few weeks of use of RAPTIVA. Back pain or swelling of the arms or legs (peripheral edema) can also happen with RAPTIVA.
Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant and ask about the RAPTIVA pregnancy registry. Or find out more by calling 1-877-RAPTIVA to enroll.
These are not all the side effects of RAPTIVA. For more information, ask your healthcare provider, and please refer to the Patient Information section of the accompanying Prescribing Information.