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Medicines sarilumabQuestion & answer

sarilumab · Medicine question

What are the contraindications to sarilumab?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Sarilumab is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to sarilumab or any excipients listed in section 6.1, or active, severe infections.

Sources for this answer

Kevzara 150 mg solution for injection in pre-filled penSANOFI · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 3Document updated 24 June 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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