YESINTEK ustekinumab 45 mg/.5mL Injection, Solution, 1 syringe — NDC 83257-023-41 (Billing 83257-0023-41)
This is a package of 1 syringe of YESINTEK ustekinumab 45 mg/.5mL Injection, Solution from Biocon Biologics Inc., marketed since Feb 2025 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $2,855.57 per mL (NADAC). It is this product's only package size.
NDC database record
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- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
- Code segments
- 83257 labeler · 023 product · 41 package
- Package marketed since
- Feb 22, 2025
- Sample package
- Yes — professional sample, not for sale
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2027
- Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
- 3 8325702341 2
- Medicaid fills, this package
- 975 prescriptions in the last four reported quarters
- FDA record last changed
- Oct 1, 2026
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification
- GSN (GCN sequence number): 086814
- GCN: 56599
- HICL (First Databank): 050041
- AHFS class code: 90:24.20.92
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- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
Ustekinumab injection is used to treat: plaque psoriasis (skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body) psoriatic arthritis (a condition that causes joint pain and swelling and scales on the skin) Crohn's disease (a condition in which the body attacks the lining of the digestive tract, causing pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fever) ulcerative colitis (a condition which causes swelling and sores in the lining of the colon [large intestine] and rectum) Ustekinumab injection is in a class of medications called interleukin antagonists. It works by stopping the act...
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- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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Pricing
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $2,855.570 | $1,427.79 / 0.5 ml |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $2,530.91 | $1,265.45 / 0.5 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 | $3,044.26 | $1,522.13 / 0.5 ml |
| Medicare Part B allowsASP · Q5100 | $3.290 / Q5100 unit | — |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Sep 30, 2026
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · through Q1 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Billing & reimbursement
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- CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk · refreshed Sep 22, 2026
- DMEPDAC NDC-HCPCS crosswalk
- openFDA NSDE billing units · refreshed Sep 7, 2026
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
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| 83257-0023-41 You're viewing this Main listing | 1 SYRINGE in 1 CARTON / .5 mL in 1 SYRINGE Sample | 2025-02-22 | — | Active |
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesintek 45 mg/.5mLthis 83257-0023-41 | Biocon | 1 syringe | $2,855.570 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Stelara 45 mg/.5mL 57894-0060-02 | Janssen | 1 vial | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Yesintek 45 mg/.5mL 83257-0024-11 | Biocon | 1 vial | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| ustekinumab 45 mg/.5mL 57894-0440-01 | Janssen | 1 syringe | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Purple Book · refreshed Sep 5, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Sep 30, 2026
Availability & biosimilar status
1 biosimilar and 7 interchangeables are FDA-licensed for this reference biologic — see the list below. (Biologics have no small-molecule generics.)
Why the date isn’t exact: Biosimilar timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added or removed, and litigation can move the real date earlier or later.
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- Biologic patent
- A patent the reference product’s maker has publicly listed. A biosimilar generally can’t launch until these expire — unless they’re invalidated or resolved in a settlement.
- Reference-product exclusivity
- A flat 12 years of FDA market protection from the biologic’s first licensure (the BPCIA). No biosimilar can be licensed before it ends, regardless of patents.
- Interchangeable exclusivity
- The first interchangeable biosimilar can earn a period as the only interchangeable version (pharmacists can substitute it without the prescriber).
- Earliest biosimilar (LOE)
- The latest of all the dates above — the soonest a biosimilar can realistically reach the market. Litigation and settlements can move it earlier.
Biologics have no small-molecule “generics” — competition comes from FDA-licensed biosimilars, tracked in the FDA Purple Book.
| Patent | Type | Use code | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 6,902,734 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Sep 25, 2023 |
| US 8,852,889 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Jul 6, 2032 |
| US 9,217,168 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Mar 14, 2033 |
| US 9,475,858 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Jul 6, 2032 |
| US 9,663,810 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Mar 14, 2033 |
| US 10,961,307 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Sep 24, 2039 |
| US 10,961,307 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Sep 24, 2039 |
| US 6,902,734 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Sep 25, 2023 |
| US 8,852,889 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Jul 6, 2032 |
| US 9,217,168 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Mar 14, 2033 |
| US 9,475,858 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Jul 6, 2032 |
| US 9,663,810 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Mar 14, 2033 |
| Code | What it grants | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| RefProduct | Reference-product exclusivity (12-year, BPCIA) — no biosimilar can be licensed before this date | Nov 29, 2036 |
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- FDA Purple Book · refreshed Sep 5, 2026
What it looks like
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- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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0.5 mg / 0.5 mL
UNII 4QD397987E
An amino acid used as a buffer and stabilizer in medications. It helps maintain the pH balance and protects the active drug from breaking down during storage and use.
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UNII X573657P6P
Histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate is an amino acid salt used as a buffer in medicines. It helps maintain the proper acidity level of liquid formulations to keep the drug stable and effective.
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0.02 mg / 0.5 mL
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Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in medications and improves how the product disperses in the body.
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38 mg / 0.5 mL
UNII C151H8M554
A natural sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It's used as a sweetener, filler, and binder to improve taste, add bulk, and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together.
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UNII 059QF0KO0R
Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
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Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE YESINTEK is a human interleukin-12 and -23 antagonist indicated for the treatment of: Adult patients with: moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. ( 1.1 ) active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) . ( 1.2 ) moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD ).
( 1.3 ) moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis . ( 1.4 ) Pediatric patients 6 years and older with: moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) , who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. ( 1.1 ) active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) .
( 1.2 )
1.1Plaque Psoriasis (PsO) YESINTEK is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.
1.2Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) YESINTEK is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with active psoriatic arthritis.
1.3Crohn's Disease (CD) YESINTEK is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease.
1.4Ulcerative Colitis YESINTEK is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adult Patients with Plaque Psoriasis Subcutaneous Recommended Dosage ( 2.1 ) : Weight Range (kilograms) Dosage less than or equal to 100 kg 45 mg administered subcutaneously initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 45 mg administered subcutaneously every 12 weeks greater than 100 kg 90 mg administered subcutaneously initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 90 mg administered subcutaneously every 12 weeks Pediatric Patients 6 Years of Age and Older with Plaque Psoriasis Subcutaneous Recommended Dosage ( 2.1 ): Weight-based dosing is recommended at the initial dose, 4 weeks later, then every 12 weeks thereafter.
Weight Range (kilograms) Dose less than 60 kg 0.75 mg/kg 60 kg to 100 kg 45 mg greater than 100 kg 90 mg Psoriatic Arthritis Adult Subcutaneous Recommended Dosage ( 2.2 ): The recommended dosage is 45 mg administered subcutaneously initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 45 mg administered subcutaneously every 12 weeks. For patients with co-existent moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis weighing greater than 100 kg, the recommended dosage is 90 mg administered subcutaneously initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 90 mg administered subcutaneously every 12 weeks.
Psoriatic Arthritis Pediatric (6 years of Age and Older Subcutaneous Recommended Dosage ( 2.2 ): Weight-based dosing is recommended at the initial dose, 4 weeks later, then every 12 weeks thereafter. Weight Range (kilograms) Dose less than 60 kg 0.75 mg/kg 60 kg or more 45 mg greater than 100 kg with co-existent moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis 90 mg Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Initial Adult Intravenous Recommended Dose ( 2.3 ) : A single intravenous infusion using weight-based dosing: Weight Range (kilograms) Recommended Dose up to 55 kg 260 mg (2 vials) greater than 55 kg to 85 kg 390 mg (3 vials) greater than 85 kg 520 mg (4 vials) Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Maintenance Adult Subcutaneous Recommended Dosage ( 2.3 ) : A subcutaneous 90 mg dose 8 weeks after the initial intravenous dose, then every 8 weeks thereafter.
2.1Recommended Dosage in Plaque Psoriasis Subcutaneous Adult Dosage Regimen For patients weighing 100 kg or less, the recommended dosage is 45 mg initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 45 mg every 12 weeks. For patients weighing more than 100 kg, the recommended dosage is 90 mg initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 90 mg every 12 weeks. In subjects weighing more than 100 kg, 45 mg was also shown to be efficacious.
However, 90 mg resulted in greater efficacy in these subjects [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Subcutaneous Pediatric Dosage Regimen Administer YESINTEK subcutaneously at Weeks 0 and 4, then every 12 weeks thereafter. The recommended dose of YESINTEK for pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with plaque psoriasis based on body weight is shown below (Table 1).
Table 1: Recommended Dose of YESINTEK for Subcutaneous Injection in Pediatric Patients 6 Years of Age and Older With Plaque Psoriasis Body Weight of Patient at the Time of Dosing Recommended Dose less than 60 kg 0.75 mg/kg 60 kg to 100 kg 45 mg more than 100 kg 90 mg For pediatric patients weighing less than 60 kg, the administration volume for the recommended dose (0.75 mg/kg) is shown in Table 2; withdraw the appropriate volume from the vial. Table 2: Injection volumes of YESINTEK 45 mg/0.5 mL Vials for Pediatric Patients 6 Years of Age and Older With Plaque Psoriasis and Pediatric Patients 6 Years of Age and Older With Psoriatic Arthritis* Weighing Less Than 60 kg Body Weight (kg) at the time of dosing Dose (mg) Volume of injection (mL) 15 11.3 0.12 16 12 0.13 17 12.8 0.14 18 13.5 0.15 19 14.3 0.16 20 15 0.17 21 15.8 0.17 22 16.5 0.18 23 17.3 0.19 24 18 0.2 25 18.8 0.21 26 19.5 0.22 27 20.3 0.22 28 21 0.23 29 21.8 0.24 30 22.5 0.25 31 23.3 0.26 32 24 0.27 33 24.8 0.27 34 25.5 0.28 35 26.3 0.29 36 27 0.3 37 27.8 0.31 38 28.5 0.32 39 29.3 0.32 40 30 0.33 41 30.8 0.34 42 31.5 0.35 43 32.3 0.36 44 33 0.37 45 33.8 0.37 46… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ▾
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS YESINTEK (ustekinumab-kfce) is a clear and colorless to pale yellow solution. Subcutaneous Injection ( 3 ) Injection: 45 mg/0.5 mL or 90 mg/mL solution in a single-dose prefilled syringe Injection: 45 mg/0.5 mL solution in a single-dose vial Intravenous Infusion ( 3 ) Injection: 130 mg/26 mL (5 mg/mL) solution in a single-dose vial ( 3 ) Subcutaneous Injection Injection: 45 mg/0.5 mL or 90 mg/mL solution in a single-dose prefilled syringe Injection: 45 mg/0.5 mL solution in a single-dose vial Intravenous Infusion Injection: 130 mg/26 mL (5 mg/mL) solution in a single-dose vial
⛔ Contraindications ▾
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS YESINTEK is contraindicated in patients with clinically significant hypersensitivity to ustekinumab products or to any of the excipients in YESINTEK [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ]. Clinically significant hypersensitivity to ustekinumab products or to any of the excipients in YESINTEK. ( 4 )
⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ▾
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Infections: Serious infections have occurred. Avoid starting YESINTEK during any clinically important active infection. If a serious infection or clinically significant infection develops, discontinue YESINTEK until the infection resolves.
( 5.1 ) Theoretical Risk for Particular Infections: Serious infections from mycobacteria, salmonella, and Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccinations have been reported in patients genetically deficient in IL-12/IL-23. Consider diagnostic tests for these infections as dictated by clinical circumstances. ( 5.2 ) Tuberculosis (TB) : Evaluate patients for TB prior to initiating treatment with YESINTEK.
Initiate treatment of latent TB before administering YESINTEK. (5.3) Malignancies: Ustekinumab products may increase risk of malignancy. The safety of ustekinumab products in patients with a history of or a known malignancy has not been evaluated.
(5.4) Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions: If a severe or other clinically significant hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue YESINTEK immediately and initiate appropriate medical treatment. (5.5) Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES): If PRES is suspected, treat promptly, and discontinue YESINTEK. (5.6) Immunizations : Avoid use of live vaccines in patients during treatment with YESINTEK.
(5.7) Noninfectious Pneumonia: Cases of interstitial pneumonia, eosinophilic pneumonia, and cryptogenic organizing pneumonia have been reported during post-approval use of ustekinumab products. If diagnosis is confirmed, discontinue YESINTEK and institute appropriate treatment. (5.8)
5.1Infections Ustekinumab products may increase the risk of infections and reactivation of latent infections. Serious bacterial, mycobacterial, fungal, and viral infections were observed in patients receiving ustekinumab products [see Adverse Reactions (6.1 , 6.3) ] . Serious infections requiring hospitalization, or otherwise clinically significant infections, reported in clinical trials included the following: Plaque Psoriasis : diverticulitis, cellulitis, pneumonia, appendicitis, cholecystitis, sepsis, osteomyelitis, viral infections, gastroenteritis, and urinary tract infections.
Psoriatic arthritis : cholecystitis. Crohn's disease : anal abscess, gastroenteritis, ophthalmic herpes zoster, pneumonia, and listeria meningitis. Ulcerative colitis : gastroenteritis, ophthalmic herpes zoster, pneumonia, and listeriosis.
Avoid initiating treatment with YESINTEK in patients with any clinically important active infection until the infection resolves or is adequately treated. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment prior to initiating use of YESINTEK in patients with a chronic infection or a history of recurrent infection. Instruct patients to seek medical advice if signs or symptoms suggestive of an infection occur while on treatment with YESINTEK and discontinue YESINTEK for serious or clinically significant infections until the infection resolves or is adequately treated.
5.2Theoretical Risk for Vulnerability to Particular Infections Individuals genetically deficient in IL-12/IL-23 are particularly vulnerable to disseminated infections from mycobacteria (including nontuberculous, environmental mycobacteria), salmonella (including nontyphi strains), and Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccinations. Serious infections and fatal outcomes have been reported in such patients. It is not known whether patients with pharmacologic blockade of IL-12/IL-23 from treatment with ustekinumab products may be susceptible to these types of infections.
Consider appropriate diagnostic testing, (e.g., tissue culture, stool culture, as dictated by clinical circumstances).
5.3Pre-treatment Evaluation for Tuberculosis Evaluate patients for tuberculosis infection prior to initiating treatment with YESINTEK. Avoid administering YESINTEK to patients with active tuberculosis infection. Initiate treatment of latent tuberculosis prior to administering YESINTEK. Consid… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the label: Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Malignancies [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Noninfectious Pneumonia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Most common adverse reactions are: Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (≥3%) : nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, headache, and fatigue.
( 6.1 ) Crohn’s Disease, induction (≥3%) : vomiting. ( 6.1 ) Crohn’s Disease, maintenance (≥3%) : nasopharyngitis, injection site erythema, vulvovaginal candidiasis/mycotic infection, bronchitis, pruritus, urinary tract infection, and sinusitis. ( 6.1 ) Ulcerative colitis, induction (≥3%) : nasopharyngitis ( 6.1 ) Ulcerative colitis, maintenance (≥3%) : nasopharyngitis, headache, abdominal pain, influenza, fever, diarrhea, sinusitis, fatigue, and nausea ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Biocon Biologics at 1-833-986-1468 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. *Biosimilar means that the biological product is approved based on data demonstrating that it is highly similar to an FDA-approved biological product, known as a reference product, and that there are no clinically meaningful differences between the biosimilar product and the reference product.
Biosimilarity of YESINTEK has been demonstrated for the condition(s) of use (e.g., indication(s), dosing regimen(s)), strength(s), dosage form(s), and route(s) of administration described in its Full Prescribing Information.
6.1Clinical 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. Adult Subjects with Plaque Psoriasis The safety data reflect exposure to ustekinumab in 3117 adult subjects with plaque psoriasis, including 2414 exposed for at least 6 months, 1855 exposed for at least one year, 1653 exposed for at least two years, 1569 exposed for at least three years, 1482 exposed for at least four years and 838 exposed for at least five years.
Table 5 summarizes the adverse reactions that occurred at a rate of at least 1% with higher rates in the ustekinumab groups during the placebo-controlled period of Ps STUDY 1 and Ps STUDY 2 [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Table 5: Adverse Reactions, Reported by ≥1% of Subjects with Plaque Psoriasis and at Higher Rates in the ustekinumab groups through Week 12 in Ps STUDY 1 and Ps STUDY 2 Ustekinumab Placebo 45 mg 90 mg Subjects treated 665 664 666 Nasopharyngitis 51 (8%) 56 (8%) 49 (7%) Upper respiratory tract infection 30 (5%) 36 (5%) 28 (4%) Headache 23 (3%) 33 (5%) 32 (5%) Fatigue 14 (2%) 18 (3%) 17 (3%) Back pain 8 (1%) 9 (1%) 14 (2%) Dizziness 8 (1%) 8 (1%) 14 (2%) Pharyngolaryngeal pain 7 (1%) 9 (1%) 12 (2%) Pruritus 9 (1%) 10 (2%) 9 (1%) Injection site erythema 3 (<1%) 6 (1%) 13 (2%) Myalgia 4 (1%) 7 (1%) 8 (1%) Depression 3 (<1%) 8 (1%) 4 (1%) Adverse reactions that occurred at rates less than 1% in the controlled period of Ps STUDIES 1 and 2 through week 12 included: cellulitis, herpes zoster, diverticulitis, and certain injection site reactions (pain, swelling, pruritus, induration, hemorrhage, bruising, and irritation).
One case of PRES occurred during clinical trials in adult subjects with plaque psoriasis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )]. Infections In the placebo-controlled period of clinical trials of subjects with plaque psoriasis (average follow-up of 12.6 weeks for subjects receiving placebo and 13.4 weeks for ustekinumab-treated subjects), 27% of ustekinumab-treated subjects reported infections (1.39 per patient-years of follow-up) compared with 24% of subjects receiving placebo (1.21 per patie… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🔄 Drug Interactions ▾
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
7.1Concomitant Therapies In trials in subjects with plaque psoriasis the safety of ustekinumab products in combination with immunosuppressive agents or phototherapy has not been evaluated. In trials in subjects with psoriatic arthritis, concomitant MTX use did not appear to influence the safety or efficacy of ustekinumab. In trials in subjects with Crohn’s disease (CD-1 and CD-2) and ulcerative colitis (UC-1), immunomodulators (6-MP, AZA, MTX) were used concomitantly in approximately 30% of subjects and corticosteroids were used concomitantly in approximately 40% and 50% of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis subjects, respectively.
Use of these concomitant therapies did not appear to influence the overall safety or efficacy of ustekinumab.
7.2CYP450 Substrates The formation of CYP450 enzymes can be suppressed by increased levels of certain cytokines (e.g., IL-1, IL-6, TNFα, IFN) during chronic inflammation. Thus, use of ustekinumab products, an antagonist of IL-12 and IL-23, could normalize the formation of CYP450 enzymes. Upon initiation or discontinuation of YESINTEK in patients who are receiving concomitant CYP450 substrates, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic index, consider monitoring for therapeutic effect or drug concentration and adjust the individual dosage of the CYP substrate as needed.
See the prescribing information of specific CYP substrates. A CYP-mediated drug interaction effect was not observed in subjects with Crohn’s disease [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
7.3Allergen Immunotherapy Ustekinumab products have not been evaluated in patients who have undergone allergy immunotherapy. Ustekinumab products may decrease the protective effect of allergen immunotherapy (decrease tolerance) which may increase the risk of an allergic reaction to a dose of allergen immunotherapy. Therefore, caution should be exercised in patients receiving or who have received allergen immunotherapy, particularly for anaphylaxis.
👥 Use in Specific Populations ▾
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS)/MotherToBaby Pregnancy Registry, published literature and pharmacovigilance in pregnant women have not identified a ustekinumab-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes ( see Data ). There are risks to the mother and the fetus associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in pregnancy. In animal reproductive and developmental toxicity studies, no adverse developmental effects were observed in offspring after administration of ustekinumab to pregnant monkeys at exposures greater than 100 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD).
All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage of clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-associated Maternal and Embryo/Fetal Risk Published data suggest that the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with IBD is associated with increased disease activity.
Adverse pregnancy outcomes include preterm delivery (before 37 weeks of gestation), low birth weight (less than 2500 g) infants, and small for gestational age at birth. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Transport of endogenous IgG antibodies across the placenta increases as pregnancy progresses, and peaks during the third trimester. Therefore, ustekinumab products may be present in infants exposed in utero .
The potential clinical impact of ustekinumab product exposure in infants exposed in utero should be considered. Data Human Data An observational pregnancy registry conducted by (OTIS)/MotherToBaby in the U.S. and Canada (enrollment between 2013 and 2019) assessed the risk of major birth defects, pattern of major and minor anomalies in live-born infants, miscarriage, and adverse infant outcomes in women with ustekinumab exposure. In the registry study, there were 101 participants and 107 pregnancies with exposure to ustekinumab (88 prospective; 19 retrospective).
Most participants had a primary indication of CD (65.4%) or psoriasis (30.8%). The pregnancy registry did not identify a ustekinumab -associated risk of major birth defects, pattern of major or minor anomalies, increased risk of miscarriage or adverse infant outcomes. Methodological limitations of the registry include small sample size, lack of an internal comparison group, a mix of prospective and retrospective reports, and unmeasured confounders.
The conclusions from the pregnancy registry were consistent with the published literature and pharmacovigilance. Animal Data Ustekinumab was tested in two embryo-fetal development toxicity studies in cynomolgus monkeys. No teratogenic or other adverse developmental effects were observed in fetuses from pregnant monkeys that were administered ustekinumab subcutaneously twice weekly or intravenously weekly during the period of organogenesis.
Serum concentrations of ustekinumab in pregnant monkeys were greater than 100 times the serum concentration in patients treated subcutaneously with 90 mg of ustekinumab weekly for 4 weeks. In a combined embryo-fetal development and pre- and post-natal development toxicity study, pregnant cynomolgus monkeys were administered subcutaneous doses of ustekinumab twice weekly at exposures greater than 100 times the MRHD from the beginning of organogenesis to Day 33 after delivery. Neonatal deaths occurred in the offspring of one monkey administered ustekinumab at 22.5 mg/kg and one monkey dosed at 45 mg/kg.
No ustekinumab-related-effects on functional, morphological, or immunological development were observed in the neonates from birth through six months of age.
8.2Lactation Risk Summary Limited data from published literature suggests that ustekinumab is present in human breast milk. There are no avail… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS)/MotherToBaby Pregnancy Registry, published literature and pharmacovigilance in pregnant women have not identified a ustekinumab-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes ( see Data ). There are risks to the mother and the fetus associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in pregnancy. In animal reproductive and developmental toxicity studies, no adverse developmental effects were observed in offspring after administration of ustekinumab to pregnant monkeys at exposures greater than 100 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD).
All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage of clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-associated Maternal and Embryo/Fetal Risk Published data suggest that the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with IBD is associated with increased disease activity.
Adverse pregnancy outcomes include preterm delivery (before 37 weeks of gestation), low birth weight (less than 2500 g) infants, and small for gestational age at birth. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Transport of endogenous IgG antibodies across the placenta increases as pregnancy progresses, and peaks during the third trimester. Therefore, ustekinumab products may be present in infants exposed in utero .
The potential clinical impact of ustekinumab product exposure in infants exposed in utero should be considered. Data Human Data An observational pregnancy registry conducted by (OTIS)/MotherToBaby in the U.S. and Canada (enrollment between 2013 and 2019) assessed the risk of major birth defects, pattern of major and minor anomalies in live-born infants, miscarriage, and adverse infant outcomes in women with ustekinumab exposure. In the registry study, there were 101 participants and 107 pregnancies with exposure to ustekinumab (88 prospective; 19 retrospective).
Most participants had a primary indication of CD (65.4%) or psoriasis (30.8%). The pregnancy registry did not identify a ustekinumab -associated risk of major birth defects, pattern of major or minor anomalies, increased risk of miscarriage or adverse infant outcomes. Methodological limitations of the registry include small sample size, lack of an internal comparison group, a mix of prospective and retrospective reports, and unmeasured confounders.
The conclusions from the pregnancy registry were consistent with the published literature and pharmacovigilance. Animal Data Ustekinumab was tested in two embryo-fetal development toxicity studies in cynomolgus monkeys. No teratogenic or other adverse developmental effects were observed in fetuses from pregnant monkeys that were administered ustekinumab subcutaneously twice weekly or intravenously weekly during the period of organogenesis.
Serum concentrations of ustekinumab in pregnant monkeys were greater than 100 times the serum concentration in patients treated subcutaneously with 90 mg of ustekinumab weekly for 4 weeks. In a combined embryo-fetal development and pre- and post-natal development toxicity study, pregnant cynomolgus monkeys were administered subcutaneous doses of ustekinumab twice weekly at exposures greater than 100 times the MRHD from the beginning of organogenesis to Day 33 after delivery. Neonatal deaths occurred in the offspring of one monkey administered ustekinumab at 22.5 mg/kg and one monkey dosed at 45 mg/kg.
No ustekinumab-related-effects on functional, morphological, or immunological development were observed in the neonates from birth through six months of age.
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
8.4Pediatric Use Plaque Psoriasis The safety and effectiveness of YESINTEK have been established for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in pediatric patients 6 years of age and older who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. Use of YESINTEK in pediatric patients 12 to less than 17 years of age is supported by evidence from a multicenter, randomized, 60 week trial (Ps STUDY 3) of ustekinumab that included a 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group portion, in 110 pediatric subjects 12 years of age and older [see Adverse Reactions (6.1 ), Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )] .
Use of YESINTEK in pediatric patients 6 to 11 years of age is supported by evidence from an open-label, single-arm, efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics trial (Ps STUDY 4) of ustekinumab in 44 subjects [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ), Pharmacokinetics ( 12.3 )] . The safety and effectiveness of YESINTEK have not been established in pediatric patients less than 6 years of age with plaque psoriasis. Psoriatic Arthritis The safety and effectiveness of YESINTEK have been established for treatment of psoriatic arthritis in pediatric patients 6 years of age and older.
Use of YESINTEK in these age groups is supported by evidence from adequate and well controlled trials of ustekinumab in adult subjects with psoriasis and PsA, pharmacokinetic data from adult subjects with psoriasis, adult subjects with PsA and pediatric subjects with psoriasis, and safety data of ustekinumab from two clinical trials in 44 pediatric subjects 6 to 11 years old with psoriasis and 110 pediatric subjects 12 years of age and older with psoriasis. The observed pre-dose (trough) concentrations are generally comparable between adult subjects with psoriasis, adult subjects with PsA and pediatric subjects with psoriasis, and the PK exposure is expected to be comparable between adult and pediatric subjects with PsA [see Adverse Reactions (6.1), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3), and Clinical Studies ( 14.1 , 14.2 , 14.3) ].
The safety and effectiveness of YESINTEK have not been established in pediatric patients less than 6 years old with psoriatic arthritis. Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis The safety and effectiveness of YESINTEK have not been established in pediatric patients with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
🧓 Geriatric Use ▾
8.5Geriatric Use Of the 6709 subjects exposed to ustekinumab, a total of 340 were 65 years of age or older (183 subjects with plaque psoriasis, 65 subjects with psoriatic arthritis, 58 subjects with Crohn’s disease, and 34 subjects with ulcerative colitis), and 40 subjects were 75 years of age or older. Clinical trials of ustekinumab did not include sufficient numbers of subjects 65 years of age and older to determine whether they respond differently from younger adult subjects.
🆘 Overdosage ▾
10 OVERDOSAGE Single doses up to 6 mg/kg intravenously have been administered in clinical trials without dose-limiting toxicity. In case of overdosage, monitor the patient for any signs or symptoms of adverse reactions or effects and institute appropriate symptomatic treatment immediately. Consider contacting the Poison Help line 1-800-222-1222 or a medical toxicologist for additional overdose management recommendations.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1Mechanism of Action Ustekinumab products are human IgG1қ monoclonal antibodies that binds with specificity to the p40 protein subunit used by both the IL-12 and IL-23 cytokines. IL-12 and IL-23 are naturally occurring cytokines that are involved in inflammatory and immune responses, such as natural killer cell activation and CD4+ T-cell differentiation and activation. In in vitro models, ustekinumab products were shown to disrupt IL-12 and IL-23 mediated signaling and cytokine cascades by disrupting the interaction of these cytokines with a shared cell-surface receptor chain, IL-12Rβ1.
The cytokines IL-12 and IL-23 have been implicated as important contributors to the chronic inflammation that is a hallmark of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In animal models of colitis, genetic absence or antibody blockade of the p40 subunit of IL-12 and IL-23, the target of ustekinumab products, was shown to be protective.
12.2Pharmacodynamics Plaque Psoriasis In a small exploratory trial, a decrease was observed in the expression of mRNA of its molecular targets IL-12 and IL-23 in lesional skin biopsies measured at baseline and up to two weeks post-treatment in subjects with plaque psoriasis. Ulcerative Colitis In both trial UC-1 (induction) and trial UC-2 (maintenance), a positive relationship was observed between exposure and rates of clinical remission, clinical response, and endoscopic improvement. The response rate approached a plateau at the ustekinumab exposures associated with the recommended dosing regimen for maintenance treatment [see Clinical Studies (14.5) ] .
12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption In adult subjects with plaque psoriasis, the median time to reach the maximum serum concentration (T max ) was 13.5 days and 7 days, respectively, after a single subcutaneous administration of 45 mg (N=22) and 90 mg (N=24) of ustekinumab. In healthy subjects (N=30), the median T max value (8.5 days) following a single subcutaneous administration of 90 mg of ustekinumab was comparable to that observed in subjects with plaque psoriasis. Following multiple subcutaneous doses of ustekinumab in adult subjects with plaque psoriasis, steady-state serum concentrations of ustekinumab were achieved by Week 28.
The mean (±SD) steady-state trough serum ustekinumab concentrations were 0.69 ± 0.69 mcg/mL for subjects less than or equal to 100 kg receiving a 45 mg dose and 0.74 ± 0.78 mcg/mL for subjects greater than 100 kg receiving a 90 mg dose. There was no apparent accumulation in serum ustekinumab concentration over time when given subcutaneously every 12 weeks. Following the recommended intravenous induction dose, mean ±SD peak serum ustekinumab concentration was 125.2 ± 33.6 mcg/mL in subjects with Crohn's disease, and 129.1 ± 27.6 mcg/mL in subjects with ulcerative colitis.
Starting at Week 8, the recommended subcutaneous maintenance dosing of 90 mg ustekinumab was administered every 8 weeks. Steady state ustekinumab concentration was achieved by the start of the second maintenance dose. There was no apparent accumulation in ustekinumab concentration over time when given subcutaneously every 8 weeks.
Mean ±SD steady-state trough concentration was 2.5 ± 2.1 mcg/mL in subjects with Crohn's disease, and 3.3 ± 2.3 mcg/mL in subjects with ulcerative colitis for 90 mg ustekinumab administered every 8 weeks. Distribution Population pharmacokinetic analyses showed that the volume of distribution of ustekinumab in the central compartment was
2.7L (95% CI: 2.69, 2.78) in subjects with Crohn's disease and
3.0L (95% CI: 2.96, 3.07) in subjects with ulcerative colitis. The total volume of distribution at steady-state was
4.6 L in subjects with Crohn's disease and
4.4L in subjects with ulcerative colitis. Elimination The mean (±SD) half-life ranged from 14.9 ± 4.6 to 45.6 ± 80.2 days across all trials in subjects with plaque psoriasis following subcutaneous administration. Population pharmacokinetic analyses showed that… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🧬 Mechanism of Action ▾
12.1Mechanism of Action Ustekinumab products are human IgG1қ monoclonal antibodies that binds with specificity to the p40 protein subunit used by both the IL-12 and IL-23 cytokines. IL-12 and IL-23 are naturally occurring cytokines that are involved in inflammatory and immune responses, such as natural killer cell activation and CD4+ T-cell differentiation and activation. In in vitro models, ustekinumab products were shown to disrupt IL-12 and IL-23 mediated signaling and cytokine cascades by disrupting the interaction of these cytokines with a shared cell-surface receptor chain, IL-12Rβ1.
The cytokines IL-12 and IL-23 have been implicated as important contributors to the chronic inflammation that is a hallmark of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In animal models of colitis, genetic absence or antibody blockade of the p40 subunit of IL-12 and IL-23, the target of ustekinumab products, was shown to be protective.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied YESINTEK (ustekinumab-kfce) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear and colorless to pale yellow solution. It is supplied as individually packaged, single-dose prefilled syringes or single-dose vials. For Subcutaneous Use Prefilled Syringes 45 mg/0.5 mL (NDC 83257-023-41) 90 mg/mL (NDC 83257-025-41) Each prefilled syringe is equipped with a 29 gauge fixed ½ inch needle, a needle safety guard, and a needle cover.
Single-dose Vial 45 mg/0.5 mL (NDC 83257-024-11) For Intravenous Infusion Single-dose Vial 130 mg/26 mL (5 mg/mL) (NDC 83257-026-11) Storage and Stability Store YESINTEK vials and prefilled syringes refrigerated between 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Store YESINTEK vials upright. Keep the product in the original carton to protect from light until the time of use.
Do not freeze. Do not shake. If needed, individual prefilled syringes may be stored at room temperature up to 30°C (86°F) for a maximum single period of up to 30 days in the original carton to protect from light.
Record the date when the prefilled syringe is first removed from the refrigerator on the carton in the space provided. Once a syringe has been stored at room temperature, do not return to the refrigerator. Discard the syringe if not used within 30 days at room temperature storage.
Do not use YESINTEK after the expiration date on the carton or on the prefilled syringe.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Storage If necessary, the diluted infusion solution may be kept at room temperature up to 25°C (77°F) for up to 4 hours. Storage time at room temperature begins once the diluted solution has been prepared. The infusion should be completed within 4 hours after the dilution in the infusion bag (cumulative time after preparation including the storage and the infusion period). Do not freeze. Discard any unused portion of the infusion solution.
Storage and Stability Store YESINTEK vials and prefilled syringes refrigerated between 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Store YESINTEK vials upright. Keep the product in the original carton to protect from light until the time of use.
Do not freeze. Do not shake. If needed, individual prefilled syringes may be stored at room temperature up to 30°C (86°F) for a maximum single period of up to 30 days in the original carton to protect from light.
Record the date when the prefilled syringe is first removed from the refrigerator on the carton in the space provided. Once a syringe has been stored at room temperature, do not return to the refrigerator. Discard the syringe if not used within 30 days at room temperature storage.
Do not use YESINTEK after the expiration date on the carton or on the prefilled syringe.
📋 Description ▾
11 DESCRIPTION Ustekinumab-kfce, a human IgG1κ monoclonal antibody, is a human interleukin-12 and -23 antagonist. Using DNA recombinant technology, ustekinumab-kfce is produced in a murine cell line (Sp2/0). The manufacturing process contains steps for the clearance of viruses.
Ustekinumab is comprised of 1326 amino acids and has an estimated molecular mass that ranges from 148,079 to 149,690 Daltons. YESINTEK (ustekinumab-kfce) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear and colorless to pale yellow solution with pH of 5.7- 6.3. YESINTEK for Subcutaneous Use Available as 45 mg of ustekinumab-kfce in 0.5 mL and 90 mg of ustekinumab-kfce in 1 mL, supplied as a sterile solution in a single-dose prefilled syringe with a 29 gauge fixed ½ inch needle and as 45 mg of ustekinumab-kfce in 0.5 mL in a single-dose Type I glass vial with a coated stopper.
The syringe is fitted with a passive needle guard and a needle cover. Each 0.5 mL prefilled syringe or vial delivers 45 mg ustekinumab-kfce, histidine, L-histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate (0.5 mg), Polysorbate 80 (0.02 mg), and sucrose (38 mg). Hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide are used to adjust pH to 5.7- 6.3 during manufacturing.
Each 1 mL prefilled syringe delivers 90 mg ustekinumab-kfce, histidine, L-histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate (1 mg), Polysorbate 80 (0.04 mg), and sucrose (76 mg). Hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide are used to adjust pH to 5.7- 6.3 during manufacturing. YESINTEK for Intravenous Infusion Available as 130 mg of ustekinumab-kfce in 26 mL, supplied as a single-dose Type I glass vial with a coated stopper.
Each 26 mL vial delivers 130 mg ustekinumab-kfce, edetate disodium (0.47 mg), histidine (20 mg), L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate (27 mg), methionine (10.4 mg), Polysorbate 80 (10.4 mg), and sucrose (2210 mg). Hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide added to adjust the pH to 5.7- 6.3 during manufacturing.
💬 Information for Patients ▾
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient and/or caregiver to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide and Instructions for Use). Infections Inform patients that YESINTEK may lower the ability of their immune system to fight infections and to contact their healthcare provider immediately if they develop any signs or symptoms of infection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Malignancies Inform patients of the risk of developing malignancies while receiving YESINTEK [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] .
Serious Hypersensitivity and Reactions Inform patients that serious hypersensitivity reactions have been reported with intravenous and subcutaneous administration of ustekinumab products. Instruct patients to discontinue YESINTEK and seek immediate medical attention if they experience any signs or symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )]. Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Inform patients to immediately contact their healthcare provider if they experience signs and symptoms of PRES (which may include headache, seizures, confusion, or visual disturbances) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] .
Immunizations Inform patients that YESINTEK can interfere with the usual response to immunizations and that they should avoid live vaccines [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] . Administration Instruct patients to follow sharps disposal recommendations, as described in the Instructions for Use. Manufactured by: Biocon Biologics Inc.
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💬 Medication Guide ▾
MEDICATION GUIDE YESINTEK ® (Yes-in-tek) (ustekinumab-kfce) injection, for subcutaneous or intravenous use What is the most important information I should know about YESINTEK? YESINTEK is a medicine that affects your immune system. YESINTEK can increase your risk of having serious side effects, including: Serious infections.
YESINTEK may lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections and may increase your risk of infections. Some people have serious infections during treatment with ustekinumab products, including tuberculosis (TB), and infections caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Some people have to be hospitalized for treatment of their infection.
Your healthcare provider should check you for TB before starting YESINTEK. If your healthcare provider feels that you are at risk for TB, you may be treated with medicine for TB before you begin treatment with YESINTEK and during treatment with YESINTEK. Your healthcare provider should watch you closely for signs and symptoms of TB while you are being treated with YESINTEK.
You should not start YESINTEK if you have any kind of infection unless your healthcare provider says it is okay. Before starting YESINTEK, tell your healthcare provider if you: think you have an infection or have symptoms of an infection such as: fever, sweat, or chills weight loss muscle aches warm, red, or painful skin or sores on your body cough diarrhea or stomach pain shortness of breath burning when you urinate or urinate more often than normal blood in phlegm feel very tired are being treated for an infection or have any open cuts. get a lot of infections or have infections that keep coming back. have TB or have been in close contact with someone with TB.
After starting YESINTEK, call your healthcare provider right away if you have any symptoms of an infection (see above). These may be signs of infections such as chest infections, or skin infections or shingles that could have serious complications. YESINTEK can make you more likely to get infections or make an infection that you have worse.
People who have a genetic problem where the body does not make any of the proteins interleukin 12 (IL-12) and interleukin 23 (IL-23) are at a higher risk for certain serious infections. These infections can spread throughout the body and cause death. People who take YESINTEK may also be more likely to get these infections.
Cancers. YESINTEK may decrease the activity of your immune system and increase your risk for certain types of cancers. Tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had any type of cancer.
Some people who are receiving ustekinumab products and have risk factors for skin cancer have developed certain types of skin cancers. During your treatment with YESINTEK, tell your healthcare provider if you develop any new skin growths. What is YESINTEK?
YESINTEK is a prescription medicine used to treat: adults and children 6 years of age and older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who may benefit from taking injections or pills (systemic therapy) or phototherapy (treatment using ultraviolet light alone or with pills). adults and children 6 years of age and older with active psoriatic arthritis. adults with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease. adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. It is not known if YESINTEK is safe and effective in children with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis or in children less than 6 years of age with plaque psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis.
Who should not use YESINTEK? Do not use YESINTEK if you are allergic to ustekinumab products or any of the ingredients in YESINTEK. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in YESINTEK.
Before you use or receive YESINTEK, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have any of the conditions or symptoms listed in the section “ What is the most important information I should know about YESINTEK? ” ever had an allergic r… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🧬 Pharmacokinetics ▾
12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption In adult subjects with plaque psoriasis, the median time to reach the maximum serum concentration (T max ) was 13.5 days and 7 days, respectively, after a single subcutaneous administration of 45 mg (N=22) and 90 mg (N=24) of ustekinumab. In healthy subjects (N=30), the median T max value (8.5 days) following a single subcutaneous administration of 90 mg of ustekinumab was comparable to that observed in subjects with plaque psoriasis. Following multiple subcutaneous doses of ustekinumab in adult subjects with plaque psoriasis, steady-state serum concentrations of ustekinumab were achieved by Week 28.
The mean (±SD) steady-state trough serum ustekinumab concentrations were 0.69 ± 0.69 mcg/mL for subjects less than or equal to 100 kg receiving a 45 mg dose and 0.74 ± 0.78 mcg/mL for subjects greater than 100 kg receiving a 90 mg dose. There was no apparent accumulation in serum ustekinumab concentration over time when given subcutaneously every 12 weeks. Following the recommended intravenous induction dose, mean ±SD peak serum ustekinumab concentration was 125.2 ± 33.6 mcg/mL in subjects with Crohn's disease, and 129.1 ± 27.6 mcg/mL in subjects with ulcerative colitis.
Starting at Week 8, the recommended subcutaneous maintenance dosing of 90 mg ustekinumab was administered every 8 weeks. Steady state ustekinumab concentration was achieved by the start of the second maintenance dose. There was no apparent accumulation in ustekinumab concentration over time when given subcutaneously every 8 weeks.
Mean ±SD steady-state trough concentration was 2.5 ± 2.1 mcg/mL in subjects with Crohn's disease, and 3.3 ± 2.3 mcg/mL in subjects with ulcerative colitis for 90 mg ustekinumab administered every 8 weeks. Distribution Population pharmacokinetic analyses showed that the volume of distribution of ustekinumab in the central compartment was
2.7L (95% CI: 2.69, 2.78) in subjects with Crohn's disease and
3.0L (95% CI: 2.96, 3.07) in subjects with ulcerative colitis. The total volume of distribution at steady-state was
4.6 L in subjects with Crohn's disease and
4.4L in subjects with ulcerative colitis. Elimination The mean (±SD) half-life ranged from 14.9 ± 4.6 to 45.6 ± 80.2 days across all trials in subjects with plaque psoriasis following subcutaneous administration. Population pharmacokinetic analyses showed that the clearance of ustekinumab was
0.19L/day (95% CI: 0.185, 0.197) in subjects with Crohn’s disease and
0.19L/day (95% CI: 0.179, 0.192) in subjects with ulcerative colitis with an estimated median terminal half-life of approximately 19 days for both IBD (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) populations. These results indicate the pharmacokinetics of ustekinumab were similar between subjects with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Metabolism The metabolic pathway of ustekinumab products has not been characterized.
As a human IgG1κ monoclonal antibody, ustekinumab product are expected to be degraded into small peptides and amino acids via catabolic pathways in the same manner as endogenous IgG. Specific Populations Weight When given the same dose, subjects with plaque psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis weighing more than 100 kg had lower median serum ustekinumab concentrations compared with those subjects weighing 100 kg or less. The median trough serum concentrations of ustekinumab in subjects of higher weight (greater than 100 kg) in the 90 mg group were comparable to those in subjects of lower weight (100 kg or less) in the 45 mg group.
Age: Geriatric Population A population pharmacokinetic analysis (N=106/1937 subjects with plaque psoriasis greater than or equal to 65 years old) was performed to evaluate the effect of age on the pharmacokinetics of ustekinumab. There were no apparent changes in pharmacokinetic parameters (clearance and volume of distribution) in subjects older than 65 years old. Age: Pediatric Population Following multiple recommended doses of ustekinumab in pediatric s… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🧬 Pharmacodynamics ▾
12.2Pharmacodynamics Plaque Psoriasis In a small exploratory trial, a decrease was observed in the expression of mRNA of its molecular targets IL-12 and IL-23 in lesional skin biopsies measured at baseline and up to two weeks post-treatment in subjects with plaque psoriasis. Ulcerative Colitis In both trial UC-1 (induction) and trial UC-2 (maintenance), a positive relationship was observed between exposure and rates of clinical remission, clinical response, and endoscopic improvement. The response rate approached a plateau at the ustekinumab exposures associated with the recommended dosing regimen for maintenance treatment [see Clinical Studies (14.5) ] .
🔬 Clinical Studies ▾
14 CLINICAL STUDIES
14.1Adult Subjects with Plaque Psoriasis Two multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials (Ps STUDY 1 and Ps STUDY 2) enrolled a total of 1996 subjects 18 years of age and older with plaque psoriasis who had a minimum body surface area involvement of 10%, and Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score ≥12, and who were candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. Subjects with guttate, erythrodermic, or pustular psoriasis were excluded from the trials. Ps STUDY 1 enrolled 766 subjects and Ps STUDY 2 enrolled 1230 subjects.
The trials had the same design through Week 28. In both trials, subjects were randomized in equal proportion to placebo, 45 mg or 90 mg of ustekinumab. Subjects randomized to ustekinumab received 45 mg or 90 mg doses, regardless of weight, at Weeks 0, 4, and 16.
Subjects randomized to receive placebo at Weeks 0 and 4 crossed over to receive ustekinumab (either 45 mg or 90 mg) at Weeks 12 and 16. In both trials, subjects in all treatment groups had a median baseline PASI score ranging from approximately 17 to 18. Baseline PGA score was marked or severe in 44% of subjects in Ps STUDY 1 and 40% of subjects in Ps STUDY 2.
Approximately two-thirds of all subjects had received prior phototherapy, 69% had received either prior conventional systemic or biologic therapy for the treatment of psoriasis, with 56% receiving prior conventional systemic therapy and 43% receiving prior biologic therapy. A total of 28% of subjects had a history of psoriatic arthritis. In both trials, the endpoints were the proportion of subjects who achieved at least a 75% reduction in PASI score (PASI 75) from baseline to Week 12 and treatment success (cleared or minimal) on the Physician’s Global Assessment (PGA).
The PGA is a 6-category scale ranging from 0 (cleared) to 5 (severe) that indicates the physician’s overall assessment of psoriasis focusing on plaque thickness/induration, erythema, and scaling. Clinical Response The results of Ps STUDY 1 and Ps STUDY 2 are presented in Table 8 below. Table 8: Clinical Outcomes at Week 12 in Adult Subjects with Plaque Psoriasis in Ps STUDY 1 and Ps STUDY 2 Ps STUDY 1 Ps STUDY 2 Ustekinumab Ustekinumab Placebo 45 mg 90 mg Placebo 45 mg 90 mg Subjects randomized 255 255 256 410 409 411 PASI 75 response 8 (3%) 171 (67%) 170 (66%) 15 (4%) 273 (67%) 311 (76%) PGA of Cleared or Minimal 10 (4%) 151 (59%) 156 (61%) 18 (4%) 277 (68%) 300 (73%) Examination of age, gender, and race subgroups did not identify differences in response to ustekinumab among these subgroups.
In subjects who weighed 100 kg or less, response rates were comparable with both the 45 mg and 90 mg doses; however, in subjects who weighed greater than 100 kg, higher response rates were seen with 90 mg dosing compared with 45 mg dosing (Table 9 below). Table 9: Clinical Outcomes by Weight at Week 12 in Adult Subjects with Plaque Psoriasis in Ps STUDY 1 and Ps STUDY 2 Ps STUDY 1 Ps STUDY 2 Ustekinumab Ustekinumab Placebo 45 mg 90 mg Placebo 45 mg 90 mg Subjects randomized 255 255 256 410 409 411 PASI 75 response Subjects were dosed with trial medication at Weeks 0 and 4. ≤100 kg 4% 74% 65% 4% 73% 78% 6/166 124/168 107/164 12/290 218/297 225/289 >100 kg 2% 54% 68% 3% 49% 71% 2/89 47/87 63/92 3/120 55/112 86/121 PGA of Cleared or Minimal ≤100 kg 4% 64% 63% 5% 74% 75% 7/166 108/168 103/164 14/290 220/297 216/289 >100 kg 3% 49% 58% 3% 51% 69% 3/89 43/87 53/92 4/120 57/112 84/121 Subjects in Ps STUDY 1 who were PASI 75 responders at both Weeks 28 and 40 were re-randomized at Week 40 to either continued dosing of ustekinumab (ustekinumab at Week 40) or to withdrawal of therapy (placebo at Week 40).
At Week 52, 89% (144/162) of subjects re-randomized to ustekinumab treatment were PASI 75 responders compared with 63% (100/159) of subjects re-randomized to placebo (treatment withdrawal after Week 28 dose). The median time to loss of PASI 75 response among the subjects randomized to treatment withdraw… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology ▾
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Animal studies have not been conducted to evaluate the carcinogenic or mutagenic potential of ustekinumab products. Published literature showed that administration of murine IL-12 caused an anti-tumor effect in mice that contained transplanted tumors and IL-12/IL-23p40 knockout mice or mice treated with anti-IL-12/IL-23p40 antibody had decreased host defense to tumors. Mice genetically manipulated to be deficient in both IL-12 and IL-23 or IL-12 alone developed UV-induced skin cancers earlier and more frequently compared to wild-type mice.
The relevance of these experimental findings in mouse models for malignancy risk in humans is unknown. No effects on fertility were observed in male cynomolgus monkeys that were administered ustekinumab at subcutaneous doses up to 45 mg/kg twice weekly (45 times the MRHD on a mg/kg basis) prior to and during the mating period. However, fertility and pregnancy outcomes were not evaluated in mated females.
No effects on fertility were observed in female mice that were administered an analogous IL-12/IL-23p40 antibody by subcutaneous administration at doses up to 50 mg/kg, twice weekly, prior to and during early pregnancy.
13.2Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology In a 26-week toxicology study, one out of 10 monkeys subcutaneously administered 45 mg/kg ustekinumab twice weekly for 26 weeks had a bacterial infection.
📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility ▾
13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Animal studies have not been conducted to evaluate the carcinogenic or mutagenic potential of ustekinumab products. Published literature showed that administration of murine IL-12 caused an anti-tumor effect in mice that contained transplanted tumors and IL-12/IL-23p40 knockout mice or mice treated with anti-IL-12/IL-23p40 antibody had decreased host defense to tumors. Mice genetically manipulated to be deficient in both IL-12 and IL-23 or IL-12 alone developed UV-induced skin cancers earlier and more frequently compared to wild-type mice.
The relevance of these experimental findings in mouse models for malignancy risk in humans is unknown. No effects on fertility were observed in male cynomolgus monkeys that were administered ustekinumab at subcutaneous doses up to 45 mg/kg twice weekly (45 times the MRHD on a mg/kg basis) prior to and during the mating period. However, fertility and pregnancy outcomes were not evaluated in mated females.
No effects on fertility were observed in female mice that were administered an analogous IL-12/IL-23p40 antibody by subcutaneous administration at doses up to 50 mg/kg, twice weekly, prior to and during early pregnancy.
📚 References ▾
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📖 Instructions for Use ▾
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE YESINTEK ® (Yes-in-tek) (ustekinumab-kfce) injection, for subcutaneous use. This Instructions for Use contains information on how to inject YESINTEK using a prefilled syringe. Read this Instructions for Use before you start using YESINTEK.
A healthcare provider should show you how to prepare and give an injection of YESINTEK the right way. If you cannot give the injection: ask a healthcare provider to help you, or ask someone who has been trained by a healthcare provider to give the injections. Do not try to inject YESINTEK until you have been shown how to inject YESINTEK by a healthcare provider.
Important information You Need to Know Before Injecting YESINTEK: For subcutaneous use only (inject directly under the skin). Before you start, check the carton to make sure that it is the right dose. You will have either 45 mg or 90 mg as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
If the dose is 45 mg, you will receive one 45 mg prefilled syringe. If the dose is 90 mg, you will receive either one 90 mg prefilled syringe or two 45 mg prefilled syringes. If you receive two 45 mg prefilled syringes for a 90 mg dose, you will need to give two injections, one right after the other.
Check the expiration date on the prefilled syringe and carton. If the expiration date has passed or if the prefilled syringe has been kept at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) for longer than a maximum single period of 30 days or if the prefilled syringe has been stored above 86°F (30°C), do not use it. If the expiration date has passed or if the prefilled syringe has been stored above 86°F (30°C), or at room temperature for longer than 30 days, call the healthcare provider or pharmacist, or call Biocon Biologics at 1-833-986-1468 for help.
Make sure the syringe is not damaged. Check the prefilled syringe for any particles or discoloration. The liquid in the prefilled syringe should look clear and colorless to pale yellow.
Do not use if it is frozen, discolored, cloudy or has large particles. Get a new prefilled syringe. Do not shake the prefilled syringe at any time.
Shaking the prefilled syringe may damage the YESINTEK medicine. If the prefilled syringe has been shaken, do not use it. Get a new prefilled syringe.
To reduce the risk of accidental needle sticks, each prefilled syringe has a needle guard that is automatically activated to cover the needle after you have given the injection. Do not pull back on the plunger at any time. Do not attempt to remove the needle safety guard from the prefilled syringe.
Storing YESINTEK prefilled syringes Store YESINTEK prefilled syringes in the refrigerator between 36ºF to 46ºF (2ºC to 8ºC). Store YESINTEK prefilled syringes in the original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze YESINTEK prefilled syringes.
If needed, YESINTEK prefilled syringe may be stored at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) for a maximum single period of up to 30 days in the original carton to protect from light. Record the date when the prefilled syringe is removed from the refrigerator on the carton in the space provided. After a prefilled syringe has been stored at room temperature, do not return it to the refrigerator.
Throw away (discard) the prefilled syringe if it is not used within 30 days at room temperature storage Keep YESINTEK and all medicines out of the reach of children. Gather the supplies you will need to prepare and to give the injection. (See Figure A) You will need: your prescribed dose of YESINTEK (See Figure B ) antiseptic wipes cotton balls or gauze pads adhesive bandage FDA-cleared sharps disposal container.
See " Step 4: Disposing of the syringes. " Step 1: Preparing the injection. Choose a well-lit, clean, flat work surface. Wash your hands well with soap and warm water.
Remove prefilled syringe tray from carton Open the tray by peeling away the cover. Hold the prefilled syringe by the Needle safety guard (as shown in Figure C ) to remove the prefilled syringe from the tray. For safety reasons: Do no… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
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Warnings and Precautions Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions (5.5) 01/2026
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 45 mg/0.5 mL Syringe Carton NDC 83257-023-41 Yesintek ® (ustekinumab-kfce) Injection 45 mg/0.5 mL For Subcutaneous use Contains one 45 mg/0.5 mL syringe Single-dose prefilled syringe Discard unused portion Each 0.5 mL prefilled syringe delivers 45 mg ustekinumab-kfce, histidine, L-histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate (0.5 mg), Polysorbate 80 (0.02 mg), and sucrose (38 mg). Hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide are used to adjust pH to 5.7- 6.3 during manufacturing. Dosage: See Prescribing Information.
Rx only ATTENTION: Dispense the enclosed medication guide to each patient. Storage: Refrigerate at 36º F to 46º F (2º C to 8º C) in the original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze.
Do not shake. Keep out of reach of Children. Prefilled syringe can be stored at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) for up to 30 days in the original carton to protect from light.
Once stored at room temperature, do not place back in the refrigerator. Write the date removed from the refrigerator ____/____/______. Discard if not used within 30 days at room temperature.
Do not use Yesintek ® injection after the expiration date on the carton or on the prefilled syringe. No preservative. Manufactured by: Biocon Biologics Inc.
685 Route 202/206, Suite 204, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, U.S.A. U.S. License No.
2324 Product of India Mfg. Lic. No.: KTK/29/8253/2020
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 90 mg/mL Syringe Carton NDC 83257-025-41 Yesintek ® (ustekinumab-kfce) Injection 90 mg/mL For subcutaneous use Contains one 90 mg/mL syringe Single-dose prefilled syringe Discard unused portion Dosage: See Prescribing Information. Rx only ATTENTION: Dispense the enclosed medication guide to each patient. Each 1 mL prefilled syringe delivers 90 mg ustekinumab-kfce, histidine, L-histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate (1 mg), Polysorbate 80 (0.04 mg), and sucrose (76 mg).
Hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide are used to adjust pH to 5.7- 6.3 during manufacturing. Storage: Refrigerate at 36º F to 46º F (2º C to 8º C) in the original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze.
Do not shake. Keep out of reach of Children. Prefilled syringe can be stored at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C) for up to 30 days in the original carton to protect from light.
Once stored at room temperature, do not place back in the refrigerator. Write the date removed from the refrigerator ____/____/______. Discard if not used within 30 days at room temperature.
Do not use Yesintek ® injection after the expiration date on the carton or on the prefilled syringe. No preservative. Manufactured by: Biocon Biologics Inc.
685 Route 202/206, Suite 204, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, U.S.A. U.S. License No.
2324 Product of India Mfg. Lic. No.: KTK/29/8253/2020
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 130 mg/26 mL Vial Carton NDC 83257-026-11 Yesintek ® (ustekinumab-kfce) Injection 130 mg/26 mL (5 mg/mL) For Intravenous Infusion Only Must be diluted Single-dose vial Discard unused portion ATTENTION: Dispense the enclosed Medication Guide to each patient Rx only Dosage: See Prescribing Information Each 26 mL vial delivers 130 mg ustekinumab-kfce, edetate disodium (0.47 mg), histidine (20 mg), L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate (27 mg), methionine (10.4 mg), Polysorbate 80 (10.4 mg), and sucrose (2210 mg).
No preservative. Hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide are used to adjust pH to 5.7- 6.3 during manufacturing. Storage: Refrigerate at 36º F to 46º F (2º C to 8º C) in the original carton to protect from light.
Do not freeze. Do not shake. Keep out of the reach of children Mfg.
Lic. No.: KTK/29/8253/2020 Manufactured by: Biocon Biologics Inc. 685 Route 202/206, Suite 204, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, U.S.A.
U.S. License No. 2324 Product of India © 2024 Biocon Biologics Inc.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 45 mg/0.5 mL Vial Carton NDC 83257-024-11 Yesintek ® (ustekinumab-kfce) Injection 45 mg/0.5 mL Vial For subcutaneous use Single-dose vial Discard unused portion ATTENTION: Dispense the enclosed medicat… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]