Kevzara

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Kevzara is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. This medication may cause serious infections such as tuberculosis (TB). Before starting treatment, your doctor will test you for TB.

Kevzara Overview

Reviewed: July 12, 2017
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Kevzara is a prescription medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Kevzara belongs to a group of drugs called IL-6 inhibitors and works to decrease inflammation.

Kevzara is a self-administered injection to be injected directly below the skin. 

Common side effects of Kevzara include a decrease in white blood cells, liver damage, redness at the site of injection, and lung infections. 

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Kevzara Drug Class

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Kevzara FDA Warning

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WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS INFECTIONS

Avoid use of Kevzara in patients with an active infection.

Reported infections include:

  • Active tuberculosis. Patients should be tested for latent tuberculosis before Kevzara use and during therapy. Treatment should be started if necessary before starting Kevzara.
  • Invasive fungal infections. Patients with invasive fungal infections may present spread throughout the body, rather than localized to one area.
  • Bacterial, viral and other infections due to opportunistic pathogens.

Closely monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection during treatment with Kevzara. If a serious infection develops, interrupt Kevzara until the infection is controlled.

Consider the risks and benefits of treatment with Kevzara prior to initiating therapy in patients with chronic or recurrent infection.