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Canakinumab

8 known interactions (1 severe)
1 brand name

Indications

  • Gouty arthritis [in patients whose condition has not responded adequately to treatment with NSAIDs or colchicine, or in those with contra-indications or intolerances to them, and in whom repeated courses of corticosteroids are inappropriate]
  • Cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (specialist use only)
  • Tumour necrosis factor receptor associated periodic syndrome (specialist use only), Hyperimmunoglobulin D syndrome (specialist use only), Familial Mediterranean fever (specialist use only)
  • Still's disease (specialist use only)

Drug Interactions

1 SevereModerate interactions

8 drug interactions identified for Canakinumab. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

Cautions

History of recurrent infection; latent and active tuberculosis; predisposition to infection Cautions, further information Vaccinations Patients should receive all recommended vaccinations (including p...

Side Effects

Common or very common Abdominal pain upper; arthralgia; asthenia; dizziness; increased risk of infection; leucopenia; neutropenia; pain; proteinuria; vertigo Uncommon Gastrooesophageal reflux disease...

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Brand Names

Ilaris(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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