Secukinumab

Secukinumab
Autoinjector with Cosentyx by Novartis (secukinumab)
Monoclonal antibody
TypeWhole antibody
SourceHuman
TargetIL17A
Clinical data
Trade namesCosentyx
Other namesAIN457
AHFS/Drugs.comMonograph
MedlinePlusa615011
License data
Pregnancy
category
  • AU: C
Routes of
administration
Subcutaneous, intravenous
ATC code
Legal status
Legal status
  • AU: S4 (Prescription only)
  • CA: ℞-only
  • UK: POM (Prescription only)
  • US: ℞-only
  • EU: Rx-only
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Identifiers
CAS Number
DrugBank
ChemSpider
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UNII
KEGG
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC6584H10134N1754O2042S44
Molar mass147944.37 g·mol−1
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Secukinumab, sold under the brand name Cosentyx among others, is a human IgG1κ monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis. It binds to the protein interleukin (IL)-17A and is marketed by Novartis.