Tocilizumab is an IL-6 receptor-blocking agent proposed for the treatment of severe COVID-19. The aim of this systematic review was to describe the rationale for the use of tocilizumab for the treatment of COVID-19 and to summarize the available evidence regarding its efficacy and safety.

Rationale and evidence on the use of tocilizumab in COVID-19: a systematic review

Greco, M;Protti, A;Cecconi, M
2020-01-01

Abstract

Tocilizumab is an IL-6 receptor-blocking agent proposed for the treatment of severe COVID-19. The aim of this systematic review was to describe the rationale for the use of tocilizumab for the treatment of COVID-19 and to summarize the available evidence regarding its efficacy and safety.
2020
COVID-19
Coronavirus
Pneumonia
SARS-CoV-2
Tocilizumab
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