Generic name:sarilumab [ sar-IL-ue-mab ]
Drug classes:Antirheumatics, Interleukin inhibitors
What is Kevzara?
Kevzara reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation.
Kevzara is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults. Itis sometimes given together with other arthritis medicines.
Kevzara is usually given after other medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.
Kevzara is also being studied in clinical trials as a potential treatment for patients who are severely or critically ill with COVID-19.
Warnings
Kevzara affects your immune system. You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections. Tell your doctor if you have a fever, chills, tiredness, cough, diarrhea, stomach pain, weight loss, skin sores, or painful urination.
Kevzara may cause you to have a tear in your stomach or intestines. This is more likely if you have diverticulitis or a stomach ulcer, or if you also take steroids, methotrexate, or an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Call your doctor right away if you have a fever and ongoing stomach pain.
Before and during your treatment with Kevzara, you will need frequent blood tests. Your treatment may be delayed or stopped based on the results of these tests.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Kevz...
