Side effect(s) of Tocilizumab Injection

Last Updated on Jun 03, 2023

Review the side-effects of Tocilizumab Injection 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.

   Most Common - Respiratory tract infections, nasopharyngitis, headache, high blood pressure and increased ALT.

   Gastrointestinal - Mouth and gastric ulcer.

   Metabolic - Increased weight and bilirubin levels.

   Blood - Decrease in white blood cells.

   General - Swelling in the extremities.

   Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, cough.

   Eye - Eye inflammation.

   Genitourinary - Kidney stone.
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  Miscellaneous- Hypersensitivity Reactions including Anaphylaxis.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Tocilizumab Injection

Tocilizumab Injection(Tocilizumab) generic is an interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor blocker, prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA) in 2 year old children either alone or with other medications.