Tocil

By blocking these receptors, it prevents IL-6 from triggering the "pro-inflammatory" cascade that causes joint pain, swelling, and tissue damage.

Unlike a full alarm (the tocsin), a tocil does not demand immediate action. It invites attention. It says, "Look here. Something is beginning." By blocking these receptors, it prevents IL-6 from

$$ C(t) = C_0 \cdot e^{-kt} $$