Table 1

Biologics against IL-6 and IL-6 receptors: dose and interval tested in phase II and III clinical trials

Target moleculesBiologicsAntibodyRoute of administrationDoseIntervals
IL-6R (D2)TocilizumabHumanisedIV (8 mg/kg)
SC
480 mg (60 kg)
162 mg
4w
1–2 w
IL-6R (D2)SarilumabHumanSC150 mg
200 mg
2w
IL-6 (site 1)SirukumabHumanSC50 mg
100 mg
2–4 w
IL-6 (site 1)ClazakizumabHumanisedSC25 mg
100 mg
200 mg
4w
IL-6 (site 3)OlokizumabHumanisedSC60 mg
120 mg
240 mg
2–4 w
IL-6/sIL-6R complexOlamkiceptHumanIV300 mg
600 mg
2w
  • IV, intravenous; SC, sucutaneous; w, weeks.