What is Ilaris: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Ilaris overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Ilaris

Generic Names:

  • Ilaris

Uses:

  • Treats cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS), tumor necrosis factor receptor associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS), hyperimmunoglobulin D syndrome (HIDS)/mevalonate kinase deficiency (MKD), familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), and Still's disease, including adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) and systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA).

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Immune Modulator

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Ilaris used for?

IIaris is a prescription only medication that is used to treat inflammatory conditions such as skin rashes in certain autoinflammatory conditions. IIaris works by stopping certain proteins from growing in order to prevent the occurrence of inflammation within the body.

What form(s) does Ilaris come in

  • Injectable

What are common Ilaris doses?

  • Vial 1ML of 150MG/ML

Common Ilaris prescriptions

  • Ilaris
    1ml of 150mg/ml vial

How to take Ilaris

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

What to do if you miss a dose of Ilaris

Ilaris contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to canakinumab.

Ilaris warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease (including hepatitis B or C), an immune system problem (including HIV or AIDS), any type of infection, or an infection that keeps coming back.

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk for infectionsIncreased risk for cancerMacrophage activation syndrome, a life-threatening condition

  • You will need to have a skin test for tuberculosis (TB) before you start receiving this medicine. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your home has ever had a positive reaction to a TB test.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Ilaris interactions

  • Some medicines can affect how canakinumab works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Adalimumab, anakinra, certolizumab, etanercept, golimumab, infliximab, or rilonaceptBlood thinner (including warfarin)Cancer medicineSteroid medicine

  • This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines.

  • This medicine may increase your risk for cancer. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about this risk.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Ilaris side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, body aches

  • Nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain

  • Redness in one part of your body, warm feeling or swelling of your skin

  • Trouble breathing or swallowing

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Dizziness, or the feeling of spinning or constant movement

  • Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the shot was given

  • Headache

  • Joint or muscle pain

  • Weight gain