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bimekizumab

Bimzelx

Modality
mAb (humanized IgG1)
Mechanism
Dual IL-17A and IL-17F neutralization
Targets
IL-17A, IL-17F
Storage
refrigerated 2–8 °C
Approved
plaque psoriasis — FDA 2023 · hidradenitis suppurativa — FDA 2024 · psoriatic arthritis — FDA 2024
In trial
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Monitoring
TB, oral candidiasis counseling
Sources
DailyMed (FDA label)DrugBankClinicalTrials.gov
Last verified
2026-04-14
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Monitoring & workup

Baseline workup

  • •TB IGRA (or PPD)
  • •HBV sAg if high risk; HCV Ab if high risk
  • •Update age-appropriate vaccines before start

Ongoing monitoring

  • •No routine labs
  • •Annual TB screening if high exposure risk
  • •IL-17 class: monitor for candida overgrowth + IBD flare
  • •IL-23 class: monitor for injection-site reactions