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Ultomiris

ravulizumab · Solution, Concentrate

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Overview

Brand name
Ultomiris
Generic name
ravulizumab
Dosage form
Solution, Concentrate
Route
Intravenous
Marketing category
BLA · BLA
Labeler
Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
3
NDC product codes
3
Packages
3
Data completeness
74% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Ravulizumab 1100 mg/11mL 2107320 —
Ravulizumab 300 mg/30mL 2107320 —
Ravulizumab 300 mg/3mL 2107320 —

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Solution, Concentrate
Route of administration
Intravenous
Presentations
6

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

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Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Complement Inhibitor [EPC] EPC 2 members — no class page
Complement Inhibitors [MoA] MoA 2 members — no class page

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
761108
Application type
BLA · Biologics License Application
Approval date
December 21, 2018
Sponsor
ALEXION PHARM
Products on application
1
Submissions recorded
19
Products approved under application 761108.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
761108-001 ULTOMIRIS INJECTABLE RAVULIZUMAB-CWVZ Prescription —

Approval history

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Most recent submissions on application 761108.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 45 REMS Approved June 1, 2026 N/A
Supplement 41 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved September 26, 2025 Standard
Supplement 40 REMS Approved June 27, 2025 N/A
Supplement 38 REMS Approved February 28, 2025 N/A
Supplement 37 Labeling Approved September 19, 2024 Standard
Supplement 36 Labeling Approved June 28, 2024 Standard
Supplement 31 REMS Approved March 22, 2024 N/A
Supplement 26 Efficacy Approved March 22, 2024 Standard
Supplement 35 Labeling Approved February 8, 2024 Standard
Supplement 21 Efficacy Approved July 22, 2022 Standard
Supplement 23 Efficacy Approved April 27, 2022 Priority
Supplement 20 Labeling Approved January 7, 2022 Standard
Supplement 24 REMS Approved November 22, 2021 N/A
Supplement 12 Efficacy Approved June 7, 2021 Priority
Supplement 15 Labeling Approved April 22, 2021 Standard
Supplement 5 Efficacy Approved October 9, 2020 Standard
Supplement 7 REMS Approved April 30, 2020 N/A
Supplement 1 Efficacy Approved October 18, 2019 Priority
Original application 1 Type 1 - New Molecular Entity Approved December 21, 2018 Priority

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · June 2, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · September 30, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · September 29, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · September 29, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · June 30, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · March 4, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · September 20, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · September 20, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · July 2, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · July 1, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · March 25, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · March 25, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · March 25, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · March 25, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · February 9, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · February 9, 2024
  • 0 · Original application · November 3, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · July 27, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · July 25, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · April 29, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · April 27, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · January 11, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · January 10, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · November 24, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · June 8, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · June 8, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · May 10, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · April 23, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · October 14, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · October 14, 2020

Prescribing information

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Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20251009). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20251009

Boxed Warning

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WARNING: SERIOUS MENINGOCOCCAL INFECTIONS ULTOMIRIS, a complement inhibitor, increases the risk of serious infections caused by Neisseria meningitidis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Life-threatening and fatal meningococcal infections have occurred in patients treated with complement inhibitors. These infections may become rapidly life-threatening or fatal if not recognized and treated early . Complete or update vaccination for meningococcal bacteria (for serogroups A, C, W, Y, and B) at least 2 weeks prior to the first dose of ULTOMIRIS, unless the risks of delaying therapy with ULTOMIRIS outweigh the risk of developing a serious infection. Comply with the most current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for vaccinations against meningococcal bacteria in patients receiving a complement inhibitor. See Warnings and Precautions (5.1) for additional guidance on the management of the risk of serious infections caused by meningococcal bacteria. Patients receiving ULTOMIRIS are at increased risk for invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis , even if they develop antibodies following vaccination. Monitor patients for early signs and symptoms of serious meningococcal infections and evaluate immediately if infection is suspected. Because of the risk of serious meningococcal infections, ULTOMIRIS is available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) called ULTOMIRIS and SOLIRIS REMS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. WARNING: SERIOUS MENINGOCOCCAL INFECTIONS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. ULTOMIRIS increases the risk of serious and life-threatening infections caused by Neisseria meningitidis . Complete or update meningococcal vaccination at least 2 weeks prior to the first dose of ULTOMIRIS, unless the risks of delaying ULTOMIRIS outweigh the risks of developing a serious infection. Comply with the most current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for meningococcal vaccination in patients receiving a complement inhibitor. ( 5.1 ) Patients receiving ULTOMIRIS are at increased risk for invasive disease caused by N. meningitidis , even if they develop antibodies following vaccination. Monitor patients for early signs and symptoms of meningococcal infections and evaluate immediately if infection is suspected. ( 5.1 ) ULTOMIRIS is available only through a restricted program called ULTOMIRIS and SOLIRIS REMS. ( 5.2 )

Recent Major Changes

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Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 , 2.3 , 2.5 ) 09/2025 Dosage Forms and Strengths (3) 09/2025

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ULTOMIRIS is a complement inhibitor indicated for: the treatment of adult and pediatric patients one month of age and older with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). ( 1.1 ) the treatment of adult and pediatric patients one month of age and older with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) to inhibit complement-mediated thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA). ( 1.2 ) Limitations of Use: ULTOMIRIS is not indicated for the treatment of patients with Shiga toxin E. coli related hemolytic uremic syndrome (STEC-HUS). the treatment of adult patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody-positive. ( 1.3 ) the treatment of adult patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who are anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4) antibody-positive. ( 1.4 ) 1.1 Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria ULTOMIRIS is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients one month of age and older with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). 1.2 Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome ULTOMIRIS is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients one month of age and older with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) to inhibit complement-mediated thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA). Limitations of Use: ULTOMIRIS is not indicated for the treatment of patients with Shiga toxin E. coli related hemolytic uremic syndrome (STEC-HUS). 1.3 Generalized Myasthenia Gravis ULTOMIRIS is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody-positive. 1.4 Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder ULTOMIRIS is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who are anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4) antibody-positive.

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION See Full Prescribing Information for instructions on dosage, preparation, and administration. ( 2.1 , 2.2 , 2.3 , 2.4 , 2.5 ) Dilute ULTOMIRIS before use. ( 2.5 ) Only administer as an intravenous infusion through a 0.2 or 0.22 micron filter. ( 2.5 ) 2.1 Important Dosage Information ULTOMIRIS is intended to be administered only as an intravenous infusion in adult or pediatric patients one month of age and older. 2.2 Recommended Vaccination and Prophylaxis for Meningococcal Infection Vaccinate patients against meningococcal infection (serogroups A, C, W, Y and B) according to current ACIP recommendations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of ULTOMIRIS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . If urgent ULTOMIRIS therapy is indicated in a patient who is not up to date with meningococcal vaccines according to ACIP recommendations, provide the patient with antibacterial drug prophylaxis and administer these vaccines as soon as possible. Healthcare providers who prescribe ULTOMIRIS must enroll in the ULTOMIRIS and SOLIRIS REMS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . 2.3 Recommended Dosage for Intravenous Administration in Adult and Pediatric Patients with PNH or aHUS, and in Adult Patients with gMG or NMOSD The recommended intravenous (IV) ULTOMIRIS loading and maintenance dosing in adult and pediatric patients, one month of age or older weighing 5 kg or greater, with PNH or aHUS, or in adult patients with gMG or NMOSD weighing 40 kg or greater, is based on the patient's body weight, as shown in Table 1, with maintenance doses administered every 4 or 8 weeks, starting 2 weeks after loading dose. The IV dosing schedule is allowed to occasionally vary within 7 days of the scheduled infusion day (except for the first maintenance dose of ULTOMIRIS); but subsequent doses should be administered according to the original schedule. Following a missed IV ULTOMIRIS dose, the patient should contact their health care provider immediately. Table 1: IV Administration of ULTOMIRIS Weight-Based Dosing Regimen – PNH, aHUS, gMG, or NMOSD See Table 4 and Table 5 for selection of the proper total volume and maximum infusion rate [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] Indications Body Weight Range (kg) Loading Dose (mg) See Table 2 for ULTOMIRIS treatment initiation instruction and timing of loading dose and maintenance dose Maintenance Dose (mg) and Dosing Interval PNH or aHUS 5 to less than 10 600 300 Every 4 weeks 10 to less than 20 600 600 20 to less than 30 900 2,100 Every 8 weeks 30 to less than 40 1,200 2,700 PNH, aHUS, gMG, or NMOSD 40 to less than 60 2,400 3,000 Every 8 weeks 60 to less than 100 2,700 3,300 100 or greater 3,000 3,600 Refer to Table 2 for treatment initiation instructions in patients who are complement inhibitor treatment-naïve or switching treatment from eculizumab. Table 2: IV Administration of ULTOMIRIS Treatment Initiation Instructions – PNH, aHUS, gMG, or NMOSD Population Weight-based ULTOMIRIS Loading Dose Time of First ULTOMIRIS Weight-based Maintenance Dose Not currently on ULTOMIRIS or eculizumab treatment At treatment start 2 weeks after ULTOMIRIS loading dose Currently treated with eculizumab At time of next scheduled eculizumab dose 2 weeks after ULTOMIRIS loading dose 2.4 Dosing Considerations Supplemental Dose of ULTOMIRIS Plasma exchange (PE), plasmapheresis (PP), and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) have been shown to reduce ULTOMIRIS serum levels. A supplemental dose of ULTOMIRIS is required in the setting of PE, PP, or IVIg (Table 3). Table 3: Supplemental Dose of ULTOMIRIS after PE, PP, or IVIg See Table 6 for selection of the proper total volume and maximum infusion rate [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] Body Weight Range (kg) Most Recent ULTOMIRIS Dose (mg) Supplemental Dose (mg) following each PE or PP Intervention Supplemental Dose (mg) following Completion of an IVIg Cycle Abbreviations: IVIg = intravenous immunoglobulin; PE = plasma exchange; PP = plasmapheresis 40 to l …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Injection: 300 mg/3 mL (100 mg/mL) solution in a single-dose vial. ( 3 ) 1,100 mg/11 mL (100 mg/mL) solution in a single-dose vial. ( 3 ) Injection: 300 mg/3 mL or 1,100 mg/11 mL (100 mg/mL) as a translucent, clear to yellowish color solution in a single-dose vial.

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS ULTOMIRIS is contraindicated for initiation in patients with unresolved serious Neisseria meningitidis infection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . ULTOMIRIS is contraindicated for initiation in patients with unresolved serious Neisseria meningitidis infection. ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Other Infections: Use caution when administering ULTOMIRIS to patients with any other systemic infection. ( 5.3 ) Infusion-Related Reactions: Monitor during infusion, interrupt for reactions, and institute appropriate supportive measures. ( 5.6 ) 5.1 Serious Meningococcal Infections ULTOMIRIS, a complement inhibitor, increases a patient's susceptibility to serious, life-threatening, or fatal infections caused by meningococcal bacteria (septicemia and/or meningitis) in any serogroup, including non-groupable strains. Life-threatening and fatal meningococcal infections have occurred in both vaccinated and unvaccinated patients treated with complement inhibitors. The initiation of ULTOMIRIS treatment is contraindicated in patients with unresolved serious Neisseria meningitidis infection. Complete or update meningococcal vaccination (for serogroups A, C, W, Y and B) at least 2 weeks prior to administration of the first dose of ULTOMIRIS, according to current ACIP recommendations for patients receiving a complement inhibitor. Revaccinate patients in accordance with ACIP recommendations considering the duration of ULTOMIRIS therapy. Note that ACIP recommends an administration schedule in patients receiving complement inhibitors that differs from the administration schedule in the vaccine prescribing information. If urgent ULTOMIRIS therapy is indicated in a patient who is not up to date with meningococcal vaccines according to ACIP recommendations, provide the patient with antibacterial drug prophylaxis and administer meningococcal vaccines as soon as possible. Various durations and regimens of antibacterial drug prophylaxis have been considered, but the optimal durations and drug regimens for prophylaxis and their efficacy have not been studied in unvaccinated or vaccinated patients receiving complement inhibitors, including ULTOMIRIS. The benefits and risks of treatment with ULTOMIRIS, as well as the benefits and risks of antibacterial drug prophylaxis in unvaccinated or vaccinated patients, must be considered against the known risks for serious infections caused by Neisseria meningitidis . Vaccination does not eliminate the risk of meningococcal infections, despite development of antibodies following vaccination. Closely monitor patients for early signs and symptoms of meningococcal infection and evaluate patients immediately if infection is suspected. Inform patients of these signs and symptoms and instruct patients to seek immediate medical care if these signs and symptoms occur. Promptly treat known infections. Meningococcal infection may become rapidly life-threatening or fatal if not recognized and treated early. Consider interruption of ULTOMIRIS in patients who are undergoing treatment for serious meningococcal infection, depending on the risks of interrupting treatment in the disease being treated. ULTOMIRIS is available only through a restricted program under a REMS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . 5.2 ULTOMIRIS and SOLIRIS REMS ULTOMIRIS is available only through a restricted program under a REMS called ULTOMIRIS and SOLIRIS REMS, because of the risk of serious meningococcal infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Notable requirements of the ULTOMIRIS and SOLIRIS REMS include the following: Prescribers must enroll in the REMS. Prescribers must counsel patients about the risk of serious meningococcal infection. Prescribers must provide the patients with the REMS educational materials. Prescribers must assess patient vaccination status for meningococcal vaccines (against serogroups A, C, W, Y, and B) and vaccinate if needed according to current ACIP recommendations two weeks prior to the first dose of ULTOMIRIS. Prescribers must provide a prescription for antibacterial drug prophylaxis if treatment must be started urgently and the patient is not up to date with meningococcal vaccines according to current ACIP recommendations at least two weeks prior to the first dose of ULTOMIRIS …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Serious Meningococcal Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Other Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Infusion-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Most common adverse reactions in patients with PNH (incidence ≥ 10%) were upper respiratory tract infection and headache. ( 6.1 ) Most common adverse reactions in patients with aHUS (incidence ≥ 20%) were upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, hypertension, and pyrexia. ( 6.1 ) Most common adverse reactions in adult patients with gMG (incidence ≥ 10%) were diarrhea and upper respiratory tract infection. ( 6.1 ) Most common adverse reactions in adult patients with NMOSD (incidence ≥ 10%) were COVID-19, headache, back pain, arthralgia, and urinary tract infection. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-844-259-6783 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trial Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) Adult Population with PNH Treated with ULTOMIRIS The data described below reflect exposure of 441 adult patients with PNH in Phase 3 studies who received ULTOMIRIS (n = 222) or eculizumab (n = 219) at the recommended dosing regimens with median treatment duration of 6 months for ULTOMIRIS and 6 months for eculizumab. The most frequent adverse reactions (≥ 10%) with ULTOMIRIS were upper respiratory tract infection and headache. Table 7 describes adverse reactions that occurred at a rate of 5% or more among patients treated with ULTOMIRIS in PNH studies. Serious adverse reactions were reported in 15 (6.8%) patients with PNH receiving ULTOMIRIS. The serious adverse reactions in patients treated with ULTOMIRIS included hyperthermia and pyrexia. No serious adverse reaction was reported in more than 1 patient treated with ULTOMIRIS. One fatal case of sepsis was identified in a patient treated with ULTOMIRIS. Table 7: Adverse Reactions Reported in 5% or More of ULTOMIRIS-Treated Patients in Complement Inhibitor-Naïve and Eculizumab-Experienced Adult Patients with PNH Body System Adverse Reaction Number of Patients ULTOMIRIS (N=222) n (%) Eculizumab (N=219) n (%) Gastrointestinal disorders Diarrhea 19 (9) 12 (5) Nausea 19 (9) 19 (9) Abdominal pain 13 (6) 16 (7) General disorders and administration site conditions Pyrexia 15 (7) 18 (8) Infections and infestations Upper respiratory tract infection Grouped term includes: nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, oropharyngeal pain, viral upper respiratory tract infection, rhinitis, respiratory tract infection, rhinorrhea, pharyngitis, and upper respiratory tract inflammation 86 (39) 86 (39) Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Pain in extremity 14 (6) 11 (5) Arthralgia 11 (5) 12 (5) Nervous system disorders Headache 71 (32) 57 (26) Dizziness 12 (5) 14 (6) Clinically relevant adverse reactions in 1% of patients include infusion-related reactions. Pediatric Population with PNH Treated with ULTOMIRIS In pediatric patients with PNH (aged 9 to 17 years old) included in the pediatric PNH Phase 3 study, the safety profile appeared similar to that observed in adult patients with PNH and in pediatric and adult patients with aHUS. The most common adverse reactions (> 20%) were upper respiratory tract infection, anemia, abdominal pain, and headache. Table 8 describes the adverse reactions that occurred at a rate of 10% or more among pediatric patients treated with ULTOMIRIS in Study ALXN1210-PNH-304. Table 8: Adverse Reactions Reported in 10% or More of ULTOMIRIS-Treated Pediatric …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Plasma Exchange, Plasmapheresis, or Intravenous Immunoglobulins: concomitant use requires supplemental dose of ULTOMIRIS. ( 7.1 ) Neonatal Fc Receptor Blockers (FcRn): Closely monitor for reduced effectiveness of ULTOMIRIS. ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Plasma Exchange, Plasmapheresis, and Intravenous Immunoglobulins Concomitant use of ULTOMIRIS with plasma exchange (PE), plasmapheresis (PP), or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) treatment can reduce serum ravulizumab concentrations and requires a supplemental dose of ULTOMIRIS [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ]. 7.2 Neonatal Fc Receptor Blockers Concomitant use of ULTOMIRIS with neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) blockers (e.g., efgartigimod) may lower systemic exposures and reduce effectiveness of ULTOMIRIS. Closely monitor for reduced effectiveness of ULTOMIRIS.

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to ULTOMIRIS during pregnancy. Healthcare providers and patients may call 1-833-793-0563 or go to www.UltomirisPregnancyStudy.com to enroll in or to obtain information about the registry. Risk Summary There are no available data on ULTOMIRIS use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. There are risks to the mother and fetus associated with untreated PNH and aHUS in pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations ) . Animal studies using a mouse analogue of the ravulizumab-cwvz molecule (murine anti-mouse complement component 5 [C5] antibody) showed increased rates of developmental abnormalities and an increased rate of dead and moribund offspring at doses 0.8-2.2 times the human dose (see Data ). The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-associated Maternal and/or Fetal/neonatal Risk PNH in pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal outcomes, including worsening cytopenias, thrombotic events, infections, bleeding, miscarriages, and increased maternal mortality, and adverse fetal outcomes, including fetal death and premature delivery. In pregnancy, aHUS is associated with adverse maternal outcomes, including preeclampsia and preterm delivery, and adverse fetal/neonatal outcomes, including intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), fetal death and low birth weight. Data Animal Data Animal reproduction studies were conducted in mice using doses of a murine anti-C5 antibody that approximated 1-2.2 times (loading dose) and 0.8-1.8 times (maintenance dose) the recommended human ULTOMIRIS dose, based on a body weight comparison. When animal exposure to the antibody occurred in the time period from before mating until early gestation, no decrease in fertility or reproductive performance was observed. When maternal exposure to the antibody occurred during organogenesis, 2 cases of retinal dysplasia and 1 case of umbilical hernia were observed among 230 offspring born to mothers exposed to the higher antibody dose; however, the exposure did not increase fetal loss or neonatal death. When maternal exposure to the antibody occurred in the time period from implantation through weaning, a higher number of male offspring became moribund or died (1/25 controls, 2/25 low dose group, 5/25 high dose group). Surviving offspring had normal development and reproductive function. Human IgG are known to cross the human placental barrier, and thus ULTOMIRIS may potentially cause terminal complement inhibition in fetal circulation. 8.2 Lactation Risk summary There are no data on the presence of ravulizumab-cwvz in human milk, the effect on the breastfed child, or the effect on milk production. Since many medicinal products and immunoglobulins are secreted into human milk, and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a nursing child, breastfeeding should be discontinued during treatment and for 8 months after the final dose. 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of ULTOMIRIS for the treatment of PNH have been established in pediatric patients aged one month and older. Use of ULTOMIRIS for this indication is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled trials in adults with additional pharmacokinetic, efficacy and safety data in pediatric patients aged 9 to 17 years [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) , and Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . The safety and efficacy for the treatment of pediatric and adult patien …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Ravulizumab-cwvz is a terminal complement inhibitor that specifically binds to the complement protein C5 with high affinity, thereby inhibiting its cleavage to C5a (the proinflammatory anaphylatoxin) and C5b (the initiating subunit of the membrane attack complex [MAC or C5b-9]) thus preventing MAC formation. ULTOMIRIS inhibits terminal complement-mediated intravascular hemolysis in patients with PNH and complement-mediated thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) in patients with aHUS. The precise mechanism by which ravulizumab-cwvz exerts its therapeutic effect in gMG patients is unknown, but is presumed to involve reduction of terminal complement complex C5b-9 deposition at the neuromuscular junction. The precise mechanism by which ravulizumab-cwvz exerts its therapeutic effect in NMOSD is unknown, but is presumed to involve inhibition of aquaporin-4 antibody-induced terminal complement C5b-9 deposition.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION Ravulizumab-cwvz, a complement inhibitor, is a humanized monoclonal antibody (mAb) produced in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. Ravulizumab-cwvz consists of 2 identical 448 amino acid heavy chains and 2 identical 214 amino acid light chains and has a molecular weight of approximately 148 kDa. The constant regions of ravulizumab-cwvz include the human kappa light chain constant region, and the protein engineered "IgG2/4" heavy chain constant region. The heavy chain CH1 domain, hinge region, and the first 5 amino acids of the CH2 domain match the human IgG2 amino acid sequence, residues 6 to 36 in the CH2 region (common to both human IgG2 and IgG4 amino acid sequences), while the remainder of the CH2 domain and the CH3 domain match the human IgG4 amino acid sequence. The heavy and light chain variable regions that form the human C5 binding site consist of human framework regions grafted to murine complementarity-determining regions. ULTOMIRIS (ravulizumab-cwvz) injection is a sterile, translucent, clear to yellowish color, preservative-free solution for intravenous use. Each single-dose vial contains 300 mg or 1,100 mg ravulizumab-cwvz at a concentration of 100 mg/mL with a pH of 7.4. Each mL also contains L-arginine (4.33 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.5 mg) (vegetable origin), sodium phosphate dibasic (4.42 mg), sodium phosphate monobasic (4.57 mg), sucrose (50 mg), and Water for Injection, USP.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied ULTOMIRIS (ravulizumab-cwvz) injection is translucent, clear to yellowish color solution supplied in one single-dose vial per carton as: 300 mg/3 mL (100 mg/mL) (NDC 25682-025-01) 1,100 mg/11 mL (100 mg/mL) (NDC 25682-028-01) 16.2 Storage and Handling Store ULTOMIRIS vials refrigerated at 2°C - 8°C (36°F - 46°F) in the original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze. Do not shake. Refer to Dosage and Administration (2) for information on the stability and storage of diluted solutions of ULTOMIRIS.

Adverse event reports

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13,435
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
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Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: RAVULIZUMAB. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

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Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
25682-022-01 25682-022 Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON (25682-022-01) / 30 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS December 21, 2018
25682-025-01 25682-025 Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON (25682-025-01) / 3 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS October 9, 2020
25682-028-01 25682-028 Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON (25682-028-01) / 11 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS October 9, 2020
25682-022 25682-022 Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. — December 21, 2018
25682-025 25682-025 Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. — October 9, 2020
25682-028 25682-028 Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. — October 9, 2020

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