Comparing Ultomiris vs Vyvgart
| Ultomiris (ravulizumab) | Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa) |
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| Ultomiris (ravulizumab) | Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa) |
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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. Vyvgart may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Myasthenia Gravis
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| More about Ultomiris (ravulizumab) | More about Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa) | ||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Vyvgart has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 88% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% 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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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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1192.8 hours |
120 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. |
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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 88 drugs are known to interact with Ultomiris:
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A total of 298 drugs are known to interact with Vyvgart:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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December 21, 2018 |
December 17, 2021 |
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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.
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