Eculizumab Alternatives Compared
| Eculizumab | Ultomiris (ravulizumab) | Rystiggo (rozanolixizumab) |
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| Eculizumab | Ultomiris (ravulizumab) | Rystiggo (rozanolixizumab) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis, Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. Eculizumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis, Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. Ultomiris may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis. Rystiggo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Myasthenia Gravis
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| More about Eculizumab | More about Ultomiris (ravulizumab) | More about Rystiggo (rozanolixizumab) | ||||||||||||||||
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Eculizumab has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Ultomiris has an average rating of 9.6 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Rystiggo has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
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View all Eculizumab side effects |
View all Ultomiris side effects |
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| Bkemv, Epysqli, Soliris |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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354 hours |
1192.8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 104 drugs are known to interact with Eculizumab:
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A total of 87 drugs are known to interact with Ultomiris:
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A total of 296 drugs are known to interact with Rystiggo:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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December 21, 2018 |
June 26, 2023 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
See also:
Soliris
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Vyvgart Hytrulo
Vyvgart Hytrulo is used to treat generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) or chronic inflammatory ...
Empaveli
Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) is an immunosuppressant that is given by subcutaneous (under the skin) ...
Ultomiris
Ultomiris (ravulizumab-cwvz) is used for the treatment of myasthenia gravis, paroxysmal nocturnal ...
Enspryng
Enspryng is used to treat neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) in adults who are ...
Zilbrysq
Zilbrysq (zilucoplan) is a C5 inhibitor used to treat generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in AChR ...
Rystiggo
Rystiggo is used to treat generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in adults who are acetylcholine ...
Mestinon
Mestinon (pyridostigmine) is used to increase muscle strength in conditions such as myasthenia ...
Vyvgart
Vyvgart is used for myasthenia gravis to improve muscle weakness in adults whose myasthenia gravis ...
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