Substance / Medication

Ravulizumab

Overview

Active Ingredient
ravulizumab
RxNorm CUI
2107301
Labeler: Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.Updated: 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

Warnings and Precautions (5.1) Neisseria meningitidis [see] . ULTOMIRIS, a complement inhibitor, increases the risk of serious infections caused by. Life-threatening and fatal meningococcal infections have occurred in patients treated with complement inhibitors. These infections may become rapidly l

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

Neisseria meningitidis Warnings and Precautions (5.1) [see] ULTOMIRIS is contraindicated for initiation in patients with unresolved seriousinfection.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

View full prescribing information on DailyMed

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

2 trials linked to this intervention

2
Total Trials
1
Recruiting
1
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Long-term efficacy and safety of danicopan as add-on therapy to ravulizumab or eculizumab in PNH with significant EVH.
Kulasekararaj Austin, Griffin Morag, Piatek Caroline et al. · Blood · 2025
PMID: 39700502RCTFull text (PMC)
Ravulizumab for the treatment of myasthenia gravis.
Vanoli Fiammetta, Mantegazza Renato · Expert Opin Biol Ther · 2023
PMID: 36852670RCT
Ravulizumab pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in patients with generalized myasthenia gravis.
Vu Tuan, Ortiz Stephan, Katsuno Masahisa et al. · J Neurol · 2023
PMID: 36890354RCTFull text (PMC)
Terminal Complement Inhibitor Ravulizumab in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis.
Vu Tuan, Meisel Andreas, Mantegazza Renato et al. · NEJM Evid · 2022
PMID: 38319212RCT

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

View adverse reactions & drug interactions on DailyMed

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Ravulizumab (substance)
SNOMED CT
783439006
UMLS CUI
C4550350
RxNorm CUI
2107301
Labeler
Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 2 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

2
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
2
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.