| Anakinra | Canakinumab | Rilonacept |
Target | IL-1alpha, IL-1beta | IL-1beta | IL-1alpha, IL-1beta* |
Mechanism of action | IL-1ra | Anti-IL-1beta | IL-1 "trap" fusion protein |
IgG isotype | N/A | IgG1, kappa | IgG1 (heavy chains only) |
Half-life | 4 to 6 hours | 26 days | 7 days |
Administration | Subcutaneous (IV) | Subcutaneous¶ | Subcutaneous |
Administration interval | Daily | Every 1 to 2 months | Weekly |
Renal dose adjustment | Yes | No | No |
Antiinflammatory potency | +++ | +++ | ++ |
FDA-approved indications | - CAPS
- Rheumatoid arthritis
| - CAPS
- TRAPS
- HIDS/MKD
- FMF
- Systemic JIA
- Adult-onset Still's disease
| - CAPS
- DIRA
- Recurrent pericarditis
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EMA-approved indications | - CAPS
- FMF
- Systemic JIA
- Adult-onset Still's disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
| - CAPS
- TRAPS
- HIDS/MKD
- FMF
- Systemic JIA
- Adult-onset Still's disease
- Gout flare
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Common off-label uses (in addition to FDA- and EMA-approved uses) | - Gout flare
- Recurrent pericarditis
- Macrophage activation syndrome
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Select adverse effects | - Injection site reactions
- Acute and subacute hepatitis
- Infections
- Neutropenia
| - Injection site reactions
- Acute infections
- Neutropenia
| - Injection site reactions
- Undefined acute infection risk
- Hyperlipidemia
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