Interleukin-5 inhibitors

Interleukin-5 (IL-5) inhibitors are medications designed to treat conditions involving overactive eosinophils, a type of white blood cell involved in inflammation. IL-5 is a protein that promotes eosinophil growth and activation. By blocking IL-5, these inhibitors reduce eosinophil numbers and activity, helping to control inflammation and symptoms in diseases like severe asthma and eosinophilic esophagitis. They are typically administered via injections and are used when other treatments are insufficient, offering targeted therapy to manage inflammation more effectively.