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Bimzelx

Bimekizumab

An injectable biological therapy used to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

Reviewed by the Priya Life Science Editorial Team, led by Sreepriya Prasannan
MSc Digital Transformation of Life Sciences (Innopharma Education / Griffith College); MSc & BSc Botany HSE Spark Ignite 2026 — Top 14 finalist
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Generic name
Bimekizumab
Brand name
Bimzelx
Route
Subcutaneous
Marketed by
UCB
First FDA approval
17 Oct 2023

What Bimzelx is used for

BIMZELX is a humanized interleukin-17A and F antagonist indicated for the treatment of: Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PSO) in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. ( 1.1 ) Adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) . ( 1.2 ) Adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis ( nr-axSpA ) with objective signs of inflammation. ( 1.3 ) Adults with active ankylosing spondylitis ( AS ). ( 1.4 ) Adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) . ( 1.5 ) 1.1 Plaque Psoriasis BIMZELX is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. 1.2 Psoriatic Arthritis BIMZELX is indicated for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis. 1.3 Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis BIMZELX is indicated for the treatment of adults with active non-radiograp…

How it works

12.1 Mechanism of Action Bimekizumab-bkzx is a humanized immunoglobulin IgG1/ κ monoclonal antibody with two identical antigen binding regions that selectively bind to human interleukin 17A (IL-17A), interleukin 17F (IL-17F), and interleukin 17-AF cytokines, and inhibits their interaction with the IL-17 receptor complex. IL-17A and IL-17F are naturally occurring cytokines that are involved in normal inflammatory and immune responses. Bimekizumab-bkzx inhibits the release of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines.

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