Stelara (SQ)

Infusion Experience

Start with a one-time IV infusion

STELARA® treatment starts with a one-time intravenous (IV) infusion through a vein in the arm that provides the amount of medication based on your body weight and is administered by a medical professional in a comfortable setting. It takes at least 1 hour to receive the full dose of medicine.

Keep going with maintenance injections

After the one-time IV infusion, you will receive STELARA® as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection) every 8 weeks. There are 6 injections during the first year of treatment. Your doctor can administer at his or her office, or your doctor will decide if you or a caregiver may give your injections of STELARA® at home.

STELARA® is intended for use under the guidance and supervision of your doctor. If your doctor decides that you or a caregiver may give your injections of STELARA® at home, you should receive training on the right way to prepare and inject STELARA®.

Possible Side Effects

STELARA® is a prescription medicine that affects your immune system. STELARA® can increase your chance of having serious side effects including:

• nasal congestion, sore throat, and runny nose
• upper respiratory infections
• fever, headache, tiredness,
• itching
• nausea and vomiting
• redness at the injection site
• vaginal yeast infections
• urinary tract infections
• sinus infection
• bronchitis
• diarrhea
• stomach pain and joint pain.

These are not all of the possible side effects with STELARA®. Tell your doctor about any side effect that you experience. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.