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What are the contraindications to risankizumab?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Risankizumab is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to risankizumab or any excipient, or clinically important active infections, such as active tuberculosis.

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Skyrizi 150 mg solution for injection in pre-filled penAbbVie Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 12Document updated 28 July 2026

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