The Power of Subcutaneous Tocilizumab In Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis

Speciality: Rheumatology


Speaker:

Dr. Nikhil Gupta | Ex Fellow Rheumatology - CMC Vellore, Ex Senior Research Fellow Rheumatology - AIIMS, Delhi Senior Consultant Rheumatologist, Saroj Hospital & Sant Parmanand Hospital

Description:

A warm welcome to all the medical professionals in this interesting session on the role of subcutaneous tocilizumab in managing rheumatoid arthritis. 

Immunological pathways play a crucial role in disease management, especially in the case of rheumatological disease. Managing rheumatoid arthritis often becomes difficult due to its rate of progression and associated health issues. 

Tocilizumab is a humanized anti-interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6R) monoclonal antibody basically administered through intravenous infusion every 4 weeks. The treatment has been approved for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Due to the low risk of immunogenicity, the flexibility of IV and SC administration, and the convenience of administering weekly once, tocilizumab provides an effective treatment for severe, active, and progressive RA in adults.  

Therefore, listen to the webinar, grab the knowledge that is shared and follow HiDoc for more such interesting webinar sessions.
 


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