
Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Ultomiris
(ravulizumab)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH)Ultomiris is indicated in the treatment of adult and paediatric patients with a body weight of 10 kg or above with PNH:- in patients with haemolysis with clinical symptom(s) indicative of high disease activity.- in patients who are clinically stable after having been treated with eculizumab for at least the past 6 months (see section 5.1). Atypical haemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS)Ultomiris is indicated in the treatment of patients with a body weight of 10 kg or above with aHUS who are complement inhibitor treatment-naïve or have received eculizumab for at least 3 months and have evidence of response to eculizumab (see section 5.1). Generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG)Ultomiris is indicated as an add-on to standard therapy for the treatment of adult patients with gMG who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody-positive. Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)Ultomiris is indicated in the treatment of adult patients with NMOSD who are anti-aquaporin 4 (AQP4) antibody-positive (see section 5.1). Ultomiris is indicated in the treatment of adult patients with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH):- in patients with haemolysis with clinical symptom(s) indicative of high disease activity.- in patients who are clinically stable after having been treated with eculizumab for at least the past 6 months. Ultomiris is indicated in the treatment of adult patients with atypical haemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) who are complement inhibitor treatment-naïve or have received eculizumab for at least 3 months and have evidence of response to eculizumab.
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
ravulizumab
Category
Selective immunosuppressants
Manufacturer
Alexion Europe SAS
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