Anakinra (an-a-KIN-ra) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Anakinra (an-a-KIN-ra)? A substance that is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, and is being studied in the treatment of cancer. Anakinra blocks the action of interleukin 1 (IL-1). It belongs to the family of drugs called interleukin receptor antagonists. Also called Kinaret.

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