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Scapho 150mg Injection

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Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

Product introduction

Scapho 150mg Injection is used to treat a variety of conditions, such as psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriasis. It provides relief from swelling, pain, and redness associated with various disorders and improves physical function.

Scapho 150mg Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. Do not try to inject the medicine yourself unless you are trained on the right way to prepare and inject it. Do not inject in the area of the skin that is tender, bruised, red or hard, or in an area of skin that is affected by psoriasis. Each injection should be given at a different site and should not be injected in a 2 inch area around your navel (belly button).


Some of the common side effects of Scapho 150mg Injection include nasopharyngitis, diarrhea, and upper respiratory tract infection. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. They may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

Before taking Scapho 150mg Injection, let your doctor know if you have any heart, kidneys, or liver problems. Also, tell the doctor about all the other medicines you are taking. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding women to ask the advice of their doctors before taking this medicine.


Uses of Scapho Injection

Benefits of Scapho Injection

In Treatment of Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Scapho 150mg Injection reduces the scaly, itchy patches, which may develop on the different parts of the body. However, the drug may take several months to become fully effective. Avoid drinking alcohol while undergoing treatment with this drug, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

In Treatment of Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis that affects the spine or larger joints. It usually starts in the lower back and can spread up to the neck or damage joints in other parts of the body. Scapho 150mg Injection alleviates pain, swelling, or stiffness in the spine and joints. It improves flexibility and prevents worsening of the disease.

In Treatment of Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects people with psoriasis, a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches. Psoriatic arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis. Its symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, which may flare and subside. Scapho 150mg Injection helps reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling in the spine and joints. It helps improve flexibility and prevents disease progression. This helps a person lead a better and active life.

Side effects of Scapho Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Scapho

  • Common cold
  • Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
  • Diarrhea
  • Upper respiratory tract infection

How to use Scapho Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Scapho Injection works

Scapho 150mg Injection is a monoclonal antibodies. It shows its action by neutralizing the activity of a protein called IL-17A, which is responsible for the symptoms of psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Scapho 150mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Scapho 150mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Scapho 150mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Scapho 150mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Scapho 150mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Scapho 150mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Scapho Injection?

If you miss a dose of Scapho 150mg Injection, consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Scapho 150mg Injection may lower the ability of the immune system to fight infections. Inform your doctor if you develop any symptoms of infection.
  • Before starting treatment with this medicine, inform your doctor if you have tuberculosis or have been in close contact with someone with tuberculosis.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms of allergic reactions like rash, swelling, etc.
  • Stick to simple meals, avoid rich or spicy food, and drink plenty of water while taking this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Carboxylic acid and derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Patient concerns

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Suffering from severe lower back pain since 6 years. As per MRI it is lumbar spondylosis,but Doctor told that it is one of the types of arthritis in which bridge is getting formed on spine Is there any permanent solution .at present taking Sazo 500 twice a day
Dr. Akshat Goel
Orthopaedics
It's called Ankylosing spondylitis". no permanent cure for this All you need to do is to exercise each and every joint of your body regularly "Along with the medication
When I open my mouth by about 4 cm wide, I hear a clicking sound from the joint of my jaw. It's not painful. It started happening only 4-5 months ago.
Dr. Akshat Goel
Orthopaedics
Check with an Orthopaedician in-person for a possible condition called Ankylosing Spondylitis""
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Address: Sandoz House, Shiv Sagar Estate, Worli Mumbai -400 018, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2026

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