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Icotyde (Icotrokinra Hydrochloride) is a medication used to treat Psoriasis.

Icotrokinra Hydrochloride · by Janssen Biotech

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Key facts

Active ingredient
Icotrokinra Hydrochloride
Form
Tablet
Strength
Icotrokinra Hydrochloride EQ 200MG Base
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
May treat
psoriasis
Manufacturer
Janssen Biotech
FDA application
NDA220149

What is Icotyde?

From the FDA label:Icotrokinra is an IL-23 receptor antagonist, in the form of a hydrochloride salt. Icotrokinra is a 13-amino acid peptide. The molecular formula for icotrokinra is C 90 H 120 N 20 O 22 S 2 and its molecular weight is 1898.17. The chemical name for icotrokinra is (4S)-4-[([4-[(2S)-2-[(2S)-2-[([(4R,7S,10S,13S,16S,19R)-19-acetamido-7-(4-acetamidobutyl)-16-(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)-13-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-3,3,20,20-tetramethyl-10-[(7-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)methyl]6,9,12,15,18-pentaoxo-1,2-dithia-5,8,11,14,17-pentaazacycloicosan-4-yl]carbonyl)amino]-3-[4-(2-aminoethoxy)phenyl]propanamido]-3-(2-naphthyl)propanamido]tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl]carbonyl)amino]-5-[[(2S)-4-amino-1-[[(2S)-1-[(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)(methyl)amino]-1-oxo-3-(pyridin-3-yl)propan-2-yl]amino]-1,4-dioxobutan-2-yl]amino]-5-oxopentanoic acid. The structural formula for icotrokinra hydrochloride is: Icotrokinra hydrochloride is a white to almost white powder. It is freely soluble below pH 2, very slightly soluble at pH 5, practically insoluble at pH 9, and freely soluble above pH 11. The isoelectric point (pI) of the compound is 7.15. ICOTYDE™ (icotrokinra) tablets are supplied as 200 mg film-coated tablets for oral administration. Each tablet of ICOTYDE contains 200 mg icotrokinra (equivalent to 201.6–202.8 mg of icotrokinra hydrochloride) and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone,…

How to use

See the full prescribing information for recommended evaluation and immunizations prior to treatment. ( 2.1 ) Recommended dosage is 200 mg orally once daily. ( 2.2 ) Administer ICOTYDE on an empty stomach with water upon waking. ( 2.2 ) Wait at least 30 minutes after taking ICOTYDE before eating food. ( 2.2 ) For patients who have difficulty swallowing tablets, ICOTYDE can be dispersed in water. ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Recommended Evaluation and Immunizations Prior to Treatment Initiation Consider evaluating patients for tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to initiating treatment with ICOTYDE based on clinical judgment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Complete all age-appropriate vaccinations according to current immunization guidelines [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . 2.2 Recommended Dosage and Administration Instructions The recommended dosage of ICOTYDE is 200 mg administered orally once daily. Administer ICOTYDE upon waking on an empty stomach with water. Wait at least 30 minutes after taking ICOTYDE before eating food. Swallow ICOTYDE whole. Do not crush, split, or chew tablets [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . If a patient misses a dose, instruct patients to take the missed dose as soon as possible with a return to normal dosing schedule the following day. 2.3 Alternative Preparation and Administration Instructions for Patients Who Have Difficulty Swallowing Tablets…

Side effects

Most common adverse reactions (≥1%) are headache, nausea, cough, fungal infection, and fatigue. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Janssen Biotech, Inc. at 1-800-526-7736 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The safety of ICOTYDE was evaluated in two placebo-controlled trials (Trial PSO-3 and Trial PSO-4) and two placebo- and active-controlled trials (Trial PSO-1 and Trial PSO-2) [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . A total of 2367 adults and pediatric subjects 12 years of age and older who weigh at least 40 kg with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis received ICOTYDE 200 mg orally once daily. Of these, 648 subjects were treated with ICOTYDE for at least one year. Data from these four trials were pooled to evaluate the safety of ICOTYDE compared to placebo for 16 weeks. Adverse Reactions Weeks 0 to 16 Table 1: Adverse Reactions that Occurred in ≥1% of Subjects in the ICOTYDE Group and More Frequently than in the Placebo Group in Trials PSO-1, PSO-2, PSO-3, and PSO-4 through Week 16 percentages based on Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel (CMH) adjusted proportions.…

Warnings

Important safety information

Infections : Avoid treatment with ICOTYDE in patients with any clinically important active infection until the infection resolves or is adequately treated. If such an infection develops, discontinue ICOTYDE until the infection resolves. ( 5.1 ) Tuberculosis (TB) : Consider evaluating for TB prior to initiating treatment with ICOTYDE based on clinical judgment. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of active TB during and after treatment with ICOTYDE. ( 5.2 ) Immunizations : Avoid use of live vaccines during treatment with ICOTYDE. ( 5.3 ) 5.1 Infections Medicines that interact with the immune system may increase the risk of infection. In the 16-week placebo-controlled trials in subjects with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, the rate of serious infections for ICOTYDE-treated subjects was 0.2% compared to 0.4% of subjects who received placebo. Avoid treatment with ICOTYDE in patients with any clinically important active infection until the infection resolves or is adequately treated. In patients with a chronic infection or a history of recurrent infection, consider the risks and benefits prior to prescribing ICOTYDE. Instruct patients to seek medical advice if signs or symptoms of clinically important infection occur. If a patient develops such an infection and/or is not responding to standard therapy, monitor the patient closely and discontinue ICOTYDE until the infection resolves. 5.2 Tuberculosis Consider evaluating patients for tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to initiating treatment with ICOTYDE based on clinical judgment. Consider anti-TB therapy prior to initiating ICOTYDE in patients with a past history of latent or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of active TB during and after ICOTYDE treatment. Avoid administering ICOTYDE to patients with active TB. 5.3 Immunizations Avoid use of live vaccines in patients during treatment with ICOTYDE. Medications that interact with the immune system may increase the risk of infection following administration of live vaccines. Prior to initiating therapy with ICOTYDE, complete immunizations according to current immunization guidelines. No data are available on the response to live or inactive vaccines.

Who should not take Icotyde

None. None. ( 4 )

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Tablet

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Icotyde treat?
Icotyde (Icotrokinra Hydrochloride) may be used to treat psoriasis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
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Who makes Icotyde?
Icotyde is marketed by Janssen Biotech. You can see Janssen Biotech's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Icotyde a brand-name or generic drug?
Icotyde is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Icotrokinra Hydrochloride.
Is Icotyde available over the counter?
No. Icotyde is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Icotyde come in?
Icotyde is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Icotyde FDA-registered?
Icotyde is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA220149. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Is Icotyde safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Icotyde. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
What are the side effects of Icotyde?
Icotyde's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: Most common adverse reactions (≥1%) are headache, nausea, cough, fungal infection, and fatigue. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Janssen Biotech, Inc. at 1-800-526-7736 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.

Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

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