Drug reference
tocilizumab
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Drug class
Musculoskeletal (TNF-alpha Inhibitors)
Mechanism of action
Interleukin-6 receptor antagonist; IL-6 is a pleiotropic proinflammatory cytokine produced by a variety of cell types including T- and B-cells, lymphocytes, monocytes, and fibroblasts
Common side effects
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Nasopharyngitis
- Constipation
- Headache
- Hypertension
- Bronchitis
- ALT increased
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
Known interactions (2)
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is tocilizumab?
tocilizumab belongs to: Musculoskeletal.
How does tocilizumab work?
Interleukin-6 receptor antagonist; IL-6 is a pleiotropic proinflammatory cytokine produced by a variety of cell types including T- and B-cells, lymphocytes, monocytes, and fibroblasts
What are the common side effects of tocilizumab?
Upper respiratory tract infection, Nasopharyngitis, Constipation, Headache, Hypertension, Bronchitis, ALT increased
Which drugs interact with tocilizumab?
abatacept, hepatitis a vaccine inactivated
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