Bazedoxifene and conjugated estrogens and Skyrizi

• Generic Name: bazedoxifene / conjugated estrogens
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Duavee

Bazedoxifene blocks estrogen from reaching certain cells in the uterine lining, to protect against overgrowth of uterine tissue.

Estrogen is a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Conjugated estrogens are a mixture of estrogen hormones.

Bazedoxifene and conjugated estrogens is a combination medicine used short-term in women after menopause to treat moderate to severe hot flashes, and to prevent osteoporosis. bazedoxifene and conjugated estrogens is used in women who have NOT had a hysterectomy (uterus removed).

Bazedoxifene and conjugated estrogens may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: risankizumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Skyrizi

Skyrizi (risankizumab) is an interleukin-23 antagonist. Interleukin-23 triggers an inflammatory response in the skin.

Skyrizi injection is a prescription medicine used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who may benefit from taking injections or pills (systemic therapy) or treatment using ultraviolet or UV light (phototherapy).

It is not known if Skyrizi is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.