Tuesday, 17 November 2015

Anakinra is used in the treatment of | AIPGMEE Preparations

Anakinra is used in the treatment ofA. Gout 
B. RA
C. giant cell arteritis 
D. Kawasaki disease


Ans. B. RA

Anakinra is a recombinant IL-1 receptor antagonist. Anakinra has been shown to improve the signs and symptoms of RA, to decrease disability, and to slow progression of articular damage assessed radiographically. It can be given as monotherapy or in combination with methotrexate.