Regeneron and Sanofi launch Kevzara Pen for RA patients
Regeneron and Sanofi have announced the availability of Kevzara (sarilumab) pre-filled pen for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. Kevzara was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in May 2017.
The Kevzara pre-filled pen is the only biologic RA therapy that is currently available in the United States as a button-free pen, according to the two companies. The pre-filled pen was designed to help patients who have grip and dexterity limitations.
Kevzara is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active RA who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), such as methotrexate (MTX).
Sanofi and Regeneron said Kevzara is a human monoclonal antibody that binds to the interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6R) and has been shown to inhibit IL-6R mediated signaling. IL-6 is a cytokine in the body that, in excess and over time, can contribute to the inflammation associated with RA.
The Kevzara pre-filled pen is the only biologic RA therapy that is currently available in the United States as a button-free pen, according to the two companies. The pre-filled pen was designed to help patients who have grip and dexterity limitations.
Kevzara is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active RA who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), such as methotrexate (MTX).
Sanofi and Regeneron said Kevzara is a human monoclonal antibody that binds to the interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6R) and has been shown to inhibit IL-6R mediated signaling. IL-6 is a cytokine in the body that, in excess and over time, can contribute to the inflammation associated with RA.