ILARIS

Injection Therapy

ILARIS is a prescription injection used to treat autoinflammatory Periodic Fever Syndromes, Still’s Disease, and Gout Flares. ILARIS injection therapy is available at Optimum Care Infusion Center.

About ILARIS® Injection Therapy

ILARIS targets and neutralizes interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), a protein that plays a key role in causing inflammation in the body. In certain autoinflammatory diseases, IL-1β is overproduced, leading to excessive inflammation and related symptoms.

By binding to IL-1β, ILARIS prevents it from interacting with its receptors, thereby reducing the inflammatory response. This helps alleviate symptoms such as fever, pain, and swelling, and can improve the overall quality of life for patients with these conditions.

Conditions Treated by ILARIS® Injection Therapy

ILARIS Injection therapy is used to treat the following:

Periodic Fever Syndromes
Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Associated Periodic Syndrome (TRAPS)
Hyperimmunoglobulin D Syndrome (HIDS) or Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency (MKD)
Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
Still’s Disease
Gout Flares

ILARIS® Cost

The out-of-pocket ILARIS cost will vary depending on your insurance coverage. If you have questions about your coverage, contact your insurance provider.

ILARIS Companion is a patient support program that provides a range of resources to help you throughout your ILARIS treatment journey. It includes the ILARIS Co-Pay Assistance Program, designed to make ILARIS more affordable for eligible patients with commercial insurance.

No patient should go without necessary treatment due to financial limitations. If you have questions about financial assistance opportunities, contact a member of our Optimum Care team.

What to Expect During ILARIS® Injection Therapy

If your provider prescribes ILARIS injection therapy, you will receive your ILARIS treatment by subcutaneous injection:

Every 8 weeks for Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS).
Every 4 weeks for:
- Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Associated Periodic Syndrome (TRAPS)
- Hyperimmunoglobulin D Syndrome(HIDS)/Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency (MKD)
- Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
- Adult-Onset Still’s Disease (AOSD)
- Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (SJIA)
As a single dose for gout flares, with at least 12 weeks between doses for new flares.

Your healthcare provider will test you for tuberculosis (TB) before starting ILARIS and monitor you for TB and other infections during and after treatment.

ILARIS® Side Effects

Common ILARIS side effects vary by condition, but may include cold symptoms, diarrhea, stomach pain, upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and injection-site reactions.

If you have any concerns about potential ILARIS side effects, contact your referring provider.

ILARIS® Injection Therapy at Optimum Care

Your comfort during ILARIS injection therapy at Optimum Care is our priority. Our ILARIS patients enjoy walk-up parking, complimentary entertainment and snacks, and a team of highly trained providers during each injection. Plus, Optimum Care’s convenient location makes it easier to schedule your appointments.

Getting Started With ILARIS® Injection Therapy

If you are interested in receiving ILARIS injection therapy treatment at Optimum Care Infusion Center, talk to your doctor about sending us a referral.

If you have any questions, you can also contact Optimum Care directly. We look forward to helping you soon.

Providers – ready to learn more?

Request a visit from an Optimum Care representative, and a member of our team will come to your office to discuss our services.