Overview
Boxed Warning
FDA Black Box Warning
Warnings and Precautions (5.1) Adverse Reactions (6.1) [see,] Patients treated with tocilizumab products including AVTOZMA are at increased risk for developing serious infections that may lead to hospitalization or death. Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosup
Contraindications
When this intervention should not be used
Warnings and Precautions (5.6) [see]. AVTOZMA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to tocilizumab products
Indications & Related Conditions
Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships
Administration & Protocol
Dosing, route, and treatment protocol
Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.
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Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions
Research Evidence
Published studies and systematic reviews
Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed
Benefits & Expected Outcomes
Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.
Risks & Side Effects
Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.
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Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses
No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.
Alternatives & Comparisons
Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.
Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.
Specialists
Providers who commonly manage this intervention
Quick Facts
- Type
- Substance / Medication
- Fully Specified Name
- Tocilizumab (substance)
- SNOMED CT
- 444648007
- UMLS CUI
- C1609165
- RxNorm CUI
- 612865
- Labeler
- CELLTRION USA, Inc.
Clinical Data
This intervention maps to 10 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.
Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.