What Does Rilonacept Do? Understanding this Interleukin-1 Blocker
•
5 min read
Clinical studies have shown that rilonacept can dramatically reduce the risk of recurrent pericarditis episodes. So, what does rilonacept do? It is an injectable anti-inflammatory medication that targets and inhibits interleukin-1 (IL-1), a key signaling protein involved in certain inflammatory responses.