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Kineret - Anakinra - Dosage - Side Effects - Interactions - Warnings

Kineret (anakinra) drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Kineret, generic drug name anakinra, is a biologic response modifier used in the treatment of arthritis. Kineret (anakinra) inhibits the action of the molecule interleukin-1.
Drugs A-Z - Kineret / Anakinra Injection
Patient education for Kineret / anakinra injection.
Biologic Drugs - Are Some Arthritis Patients Unsuitable Candidates For Biologic Drugs?
The medical history of some arthritis patients make them unsuitable candidates for biologic drugs such as Enbrel, Remicade, Humira, Orencia, and Rituxan.
Arthritis Drugs: What Are My Options?
Medications have long been considered "traditional" treatment. Since individual response to a specific medication can vary and because possible side effects are also a factor, finding the most effective medication or combination of medications can be a more difficult process than one would expect.
Anakinra and The Newest Arthritis Medications
What new medications are coming next? Learn about how they should work so you can discuss with your doctor whether you would be a candidate for the drug. But even though the newly marketed drugs and drugs still in development grab our attention, don't forget about older possibilities.
11/18/2001 Kineret History: Kineret (Anakinra) Approved By FDA
11/18/2001, FDA approves Kineret (anakinra) for rheumatoid arthritis patients who have failed DMARDs.
08/19/2001 Kineret History: Kineret Recommended For FDA Approval
8/19/2001, FDA Arthritis Advisory Committee voted to recommend Kineret (anakinra) for approval.
06/18/2001 Kineret History: Anakinra / Pegsunercept (PEG sTNF-R1)
06/18/2001, Amgen presents study data for Anakinra (Kineret) and Pegsunercept (PEG sTNF-R1).
Patient Information: Kineret / Anakinra
Information for patients from Amgen the makers of Kineret (Anakinra).
Amgen’s Patient Assistance: Kineret (Anakinra)
Amgen’s patient assistance programs provide replacement product for qualifying patients who are uninsured or underinsured with limited financial resources.
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