Promising effects of tocilizumab in COVID-19: A non-controlled, prospective clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The clinical presentation of SARS-CoV-2 infection ranges from mild symptoms to severe complications, including acute respiratory distress syndrome. In this syndrome, inflammatory cytokines are released after activation of the inflammatory cascade, with the predominant role of interleukin (IL)-6. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of tocilizumab, as an IL-6 antagonist, in patients with severe or critical SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Methods

In this prospective clinical trial, 76 patients with severe or critical SARS-CoV-2 infection were evaluated for eligibility, and ultimately, 42 patients were included. Tocilizumab was administered at a dose of 400 mg as a single dose via intravenous infusion. Primary outcomes included changes in oxygenation support, need

SUBMITTER: Dastan F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7402206 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature