Soliris®

Soliris (eculizumab) is a monoclonal antibody that binds to proteins in the blood that can destroy red blood cells. Specifically it is a complement inhibitor antibody used to treat myasthenia gravis and certain hemolytic (blood-related) syndromes.

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MANUFACTURER:

Alexion Pharmaceuticals

CLASS:
Biologics (complement inhibitors)
WHAT IT TREATS:
  • Myasthenia Gravis (in patients who are acetyl-choline receptor antibody positive)
  • Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
  • Atypical Hemolytic Uremic syndrome (aHUS)
PRESCRIBED BY:

Neurologists

HOW ADMINISTERED:
IV infusion
FREQUENCY:

Every other week

Length of infusion:
About 45 minutes