SMJ articles in the category "tocilizumab"

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Safety Profile of Using Tocilizumab in the Treatment of Severely Ill Patients with COVID-19

Objectives: Tocilizumab, originally used in the treatment of autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, had its use expanded to treat hyperinflammatory changes in coronavirus disease 2019. The objective of this study was to evaluate the risk of secondary infections and gastrointestinal side effects in patients treated with tocilizumab for severe…

Posted in: COVID-19 55 mechanical ventilation 8 respiratory failure 5 tocilizumab 2

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Evaluation of the Effect of Biochemistry Parameters on the Clinical Course in COVID-19 Patients Who Received Tocilizumab Treatment

Objectives: Patients who develop cytokine storm while they have coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) experience more severe symptoms. This article aims to evaluate the effect of biochemical parameters on the clinical course of the disease in patients treated with tocilizumab (TCZ) due to cytokine storm. Methods: Medical documents of patients with…

Posted in: COVID-19 55 electrolyte 2 tocilizumab 2
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