Tocilizumab is a biological therapy. It blocks the action of IL-6 and reduces inflammation.
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It’s available for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Infusions are given once every 4 weeks.
Common side-effects include a blocked or runny nose, sore throat, headache, dizziness, mouth ulcers, stomach irritation and inflammation around the drip site. It can also make you more likely to develop infections.