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Side effect(s) of Rilonacept


Review the side-effects of Rilonacept as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Central Nervous System
- Sensory loss.

   Blood
- Transient neutropenia.

   Local
- Injection-site reactions, bruising, skin inflammation, discomfort, fluid retention, redness, bleeding, inflammation, mass, pain, itching, swelling, hives, vesicles and warmth.

   Metabolic
- Increases in HDL, LDL, mean total cholesterol and triglycerides.

   Respiratory
- Upper respiratory tract infection, cough and sinus inflammation.

   Miscellaneous
- Positive test for treatment-emergent binding antibodies, infections and tumor.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Rilonacept

Rilonacept(Arclyst) generic is an interleukin-1 (IL-1) blocker, prescribed for Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes ((CAPS) - inherited auto-inflammatory conditions) including Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome (FCAS) and Muckle-Wells Syndrome ((MWS) autosomal dominant disease).


Trade Names for Rilonacept

International :


Arclyst
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