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Medicines sarilumabQuestion & answer

sarilumab · Medicine question

How does sarilumab affect interleukin-6 (IL-6) signalling?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Sarilumab blocks interleukin-6 (IL-6) signalling as an IL-6Rα antagonist.

Sources for this answer

Kevzara 150 mg solution for injection in pre-filled penSANOFI · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 3Document updated 24 June 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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