Deucravacitinib is a targeted treatment for patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who qualify for systemic therapy or phototherapy. This medication selectively inhibits the tyrosine kinase 2 (Tyk2) protein, providing greater efficacy and a superior safety profile compared to other biological agents, particularly apremilast. Deucravacitinib may be administered orally once daily, which enhances patient compliance and improves treatment outcomes.This activity enhances clinician understanding of deucravacitinib by reviewing indications, mechanisms of action, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug-to-drug interactions, use in specific patient populations, dosage forms and strengths, administration methods, adverse event profiles, contraindications, and other critical factors such as patient counseling. Healthcare professionals must understand how to identify suitable candidates, establish realistic treatment goals, and select appropriate administration methods for deucravacitinib therapy. This activity also emphasizes detecting and managing adverse reactions promptly and promoting collaboration among the interprofessional healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/152980
- Start Date: 2024-12-01 06:00:00
- End Date: 2024-12-01 06:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Dentistry: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABOHNS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Gastroenterology, General Orthopaedics, General Otolaryngology, General Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Surgery of the Spine