Cytokine release syndrome

A syndrome that occurs after therapeutic infusion of antibodies into the blood and is characterized by nausea, headache, tachycardia, hypotension, rash, and shortness of breath. It is caused by the release of cytokines from the cells that are targeted by the antibodies. Most patients experience a mild to moderate reaction; however, the reaction may be severe and life-threatening.

Also known as: CRS, cytokine storm, cytokine-associated toxicity

36 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.