What are immunosuppressive drugs?
Immunosuppressive medications used in dermatology include:
- Azathioprine
- Cyclosporine
- Cyclophosphamide
Mycophenolate mofetil.
Mildly immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory medications prescribed by dermatologists include:
- Methotrexate
Organic products such as:
Infliximab (Remicade®))
Etanercept (Enbrel®))
Adalimumab (Humira®))
Ustekinumab (Stelara®))
Secukinumb (Cosentxy®))
- Omalizumab (Xolair®)
- Dupilumab (Dupixent®)
- and others.
New Zealand approved data sheets are the official source of information for these prescription drugs, including approved uses and risk information. See the New Zealand individual data sheet on the Medsafe website.