What is Ilumya: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Jan 25, 2023

Ilumya overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Ilumya

Generic Names:

  • Ilumya

Uses:

  • Treats plaque psoriasis.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antipsoriatic

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Ilumya used for?

What form(s) does Ilumya come in

  • Injectable

What are common Ilumya doses?

  • Syringe 1ml of 100mg/ml

Common Ilumya prescriptions

  • Ilumya
    1ml of 100mg/ml syringe

How to take Ilumya

  • Missed dose: You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.

What to do if you miss a dose of Ilumya

Ilumya contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to tildrakizumab-asmn.

Ilumya warnings

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • This medicine may also cause you to get infections more easily. Tell your doctor if you have any type of infection or an infection that kept coming back before you start treatment.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have active tuberculosis (TB) or a history of TB.

  • You will need to have a skin test for TB before you start receiving this medicine. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your home has ever had a positive TB skin test or has been exposed to TB.

Ilumya interactions

  • This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines.

Ilumya side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, body aches

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Redness, pain, swelling, or itching where the shot was given

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