Risankizumab

ATC code
L04AC18
Therapeutic class
Interleukin-23 inhibitor · Monoclonal antibody (IgG1) that selectively binds to the p19 subunit of interleukin 23 (IL-23)
Forms
solution for injection (subcutaneous), concentrate for solution for infusion (intravenous)
Brand names
Skyrizi (US) · Skyrizi (EU)
Overall confidence
high

Regulatory sources consulted

Approved indications

Contraindications

Absolute

  • History of serious hypersensitivity reaction to risankizumab or any of the excipients.

Clinical warnings

Drug interactions

Adverse events

Common (≥1%)

upper respiratory infections · headache · fatigue · injection site reactions · arthralgia · tinea infections

Rare but serious

serious infections · serious hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylaxis) · hepatotoxicity · tuberculosis reactivation

Pregnancy and lactation

Available data on risankizumab use in pregnant women are insufficient to establish a drug-associated risk. Monoclonal antibodies are transported across the placenta and may cause immunosuppression in the in utero-exposed infant. A pregnancy exposure registry exists.

Recent literature (PubMed)