What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Have tuberculosis (TB) or have been in close contact with someone who does
-Infection that does not go away or keeps coming back
-Liver disease
-Recent or upcoming vaccine
-An unusual or allergic reaction to guselkumab, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Live virus vaccines
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Amoxapine
-Certain medications for depression, anxiety, or mental health conditions, such as amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine, maprotiline, nortriptyline, protriptyline, trimipramine
-Codeine
-Inactivated vaccines
-Methadone
-Pimozide
-Thioridazine
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medication. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
You will be tested for tuberculosis (TB) before you start this medication. If your care team prescribes any medication for TB, you should start taking the TB medication before starting this medication. Make sure to finish the full course of TB medication.
This medication may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your care team for advice if you get a fever, chills, sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.