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Q0249 Tocilizumab for covid-19

Q-Codes

Also known as: Actemra COVID, tocilizumab for COVID, IL-6 antagonist

Tocilizumab for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, an interleukin-6 receptor antagonist used to reduce severe inflammation in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

Clinical Context

Used for hospitalized patients with COVID-19 pneumonia requiring supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation. Reduces mortality and need for mechanical ventilation in moderate to severe disease.

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Specialties

Infectious DiseaseCritical CareInternal Medicine

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