Guide Use of Tocilizumab for COVID-19 Based on New Data
March 2021
You'll hear renewed interest in tocilizumab for COVID-19...based on new data suggesting it reduces mortality in some patients.
IL-6 inhibitors, such as tocilizumab (Actemra), sparked early interest in COVID-19 to block cytokines and reduce inflammation.
But trials haven't consistently demonstrated a benefit.
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