So, Deucravacitinib is a drug that stops something called TYK2, which is used to treat medium to severe psoriasis. It kind of controls how the immune system responds. You can get Deucravacitinib as these tablets that are covered in a film, and each one has 6 mg of the medicine.
The doc usually tells people to take one 6 mg pill every day. A bottle usually holds about 30 of those tablets. It’s made so you can swallow it easy, and it’s good for people who need to keep taking it for a long time.
You’ve got to swallow the pill all in one piece, no chewing, and it doesn’t matter if you eat before or after taking it. And the thing comes in a special bottle that kids can’t get into to stay safe. It’s really crucial to take the medicine as your doc says to.