Dr. Abdulaziz AlRashed — Consultant Dermatologist, Cosmetic & Laser
Advice for Patients on Biologic Treatments
A patient advice sheet — 8 practical points. Reviewed and updated by Dr. Abdulaziz AlRashed, July 2026.
Last reviewed: July 2026
The advice
- Store the injections in the fridge (2–8°C) and never freeze; in Kuwait's heat never leave them in the car — transport in a cool bag, and ask us for a medication travel letter when flying.
- Take the injection out 15–30 minutes before use to reach room temperature (less injection pain), rotate injection sites, and never inject into inflamed skin.
- Keeping your dose schedule is the secret of a lasting result — and do not stop when the skin clears without consulting us.
- Delay the dose and tell us if you have an active infection with fever or are on antibiotics — then resume as directed.
- Tell any doctor before surgery or a new vaccine that you are on a biologic; live vaccines are not allowed, while the yearly (inactivated) flu vaccine is recommended.
- TB and viral hepatitis screening is done before starting, with simple periodic blood tests on schedule.
- Contact us for: persistent cough, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, or recurrent infections.
- Modern biologics are safe and effective long-term with regular follow-up — do not stop them because of social-media posts; ask us about any concern.
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