FDA Approves AVTOZMA® for Expanded Treatment of Cytokine Release Syndrome
FDA Expands Uses for AVTOZMA®
On August 6, 2025, Celltrion, Inc. announced exciting news in the realm of biopharmaceuticals. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted an expanded indication for AVTOZMA® (tocilizumab-anoh) intravenous (IV) formulation, now allowing its use in treating cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in both adult and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older. This marks a major advancement in therapeutic options for a condition that can swiftly become life-threatening.
What is Cytokine Release Syndrome?
Cytokine release syndrome is an often severe condition characterized by an overactive immune response resulting in a surge of cytokines into the bloodstream. This