Giazo and Ixekizumab

• Generic Name: balsalazide
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Colazal, Giazo

Giazo affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.

The Colazal brand of balsalazide is used to treat mild to moderate active ulcerative colitis in adults and children who are at least 5 years old.

The Giazo brand of balsalazide is used to treat mild to moderate active ulcerative colitis in men who are at least 18 years old.

Giazo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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

  Taltz Autoinjector, Taltz Prefilled Syringe

Ixekizumab is an immunosuppressant that is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (raised, silvery flaking of the skin) in adults. Ixekizumab is also used to treat active psoriatic arthritis in adults.

Ixekizumab is also used to treat active ankylosing spondylitis (a type of arthritis that affects the spine).

Ixekizumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.