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Revision as of 19:36, 27 February 2020

Mechanism of action

Monoclonal antibody directed against the IL-6 receptor

Diseases for which it is used

History of changes in FDA indication

  • 1/8/2010: Initial FDA approval for rheumatoid arthritis

Also known as

  • Brand name: Actemra