Administration of anti-cytokine f(ab')2 antibody fragments

摘要

The present invention is directed to a method of treating a cytokine-mediated immune reaction in a patient in need of such treatment by administration of an effective amount of anti-cytokine F(ab')2 antibody fragments. The antibody fragments are preferably free from albumin and of whole antibodies, as well as substantially free of pyrogens. The anti-cytokine F(ab')2 antibody fragments may be administered with an effective amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.