Ravulizumab is a monoclonal antibody IgG2/4K that specifically binds to the complement protein C5, thereby inhibiting its cleavage to C5a (the proinflammatory anaphylatoxin) and C5b (the initiating subunit of the terminal complement complex [C5b-9]) and preventing the generation of the C5b-9. Ravulizumab preserves the early components of complement activation that are essential for opsonisation of microorganisms and clearance of immune complexes. It is indicated in the treatment of adult patients with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH).
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| L04AJ02 | L Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents → L04 Immunosuppressants → L04A Immunosuppressants → L04AJ Complement inhibitors | |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULTOMIRIS Concentrate for solution for infusion | European Medicines Agency (EU) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| ULTOMIRIS Solution for injection | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
Ravulizumab is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Austria (AT)Croatia (HR)Ecuador (EC)Estonia (EE)Finland (FI)France (FR)Ireland (IE)Israel (IL)Italy (IT)Lithuania (LT)Poland (PL)Romania (RO)United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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