Ravulizumab
Ravulizumab (INN;[1] trade name Ultomiris) is a humanized monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome.
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| Type | ? |
| Source | Humanized (from mouse) |
| Target | Complement component 5 |
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| Trade names | Ultomiris |
| Other names | ALXN1210 |
| Routes of administration | intravenous infusion |
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| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Metabolism | various proteases |
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| Formula | C6430H9888N1696O2028S48 |
| Molar mass | 144938.56 g·mol−1 |
This drug was developed by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.[2]
It was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in December 2018.[3] In April 2019, the European CHMP of EMA recommended the granting of a conditional marketing authorisation for ravulizumab.[4]
References
- World Health Organization (2017). "International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances (INN). Proposed INN: List 117" (PDF). WHO Drug Information. 31 (2).
- Statement On A Nonproprietary Name Adopted By The USAN Council - Ravulizumab, American Medical Association.
- FDA approves new treatment for adult patients with rare, life-threatening blood disease
- "EMA Positive Opinion - Ultomiris / ravulizumab, April 26, 2019" (PDF). ema.europa.eu. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
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