Dosage ; 4-8 mg/kg (as infusion for 60mins) as a single dose
repeated at 4weeks interval
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
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| Actemra | Roche | Roche Products | 80mg | 1 | infusion | per ml | KES 36,120.00 |
| Actemra | Roche | Roche Products | 200mg | 1 | infusion | per ml | KES 90,300.00 |
| Actemra | Roche | Roche Products | 400mg | 1 | infusion | per ml | KES 180,600.00 |
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Tocilizumab More info |
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| Mode Of Action | Tocilizumab is a monoclonal antibiotic that binds to interleukin-6 and blocks the inflammatory effects of IL-6 in rheumatoid arthritis. |
| Drug Indication | Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, especially when it has not responded well to TNF alpha blockers |
| Side Effects | Respiratory infections, headache, hypertension, reduced immunity to varius diseases. |
| Dosage | 4-8 mg/kg (as infusion for 60mins) as a single dose repeated at 4weeks interval |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON CNS |
| Drug Sub-Category | Drugs for treatment of gout |