Ultomiris Alternatives Compared
Ultomiris | Zilbrysq | Mestinon |
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Ultomiris (ravulizumab) | Zilbrysq (zilucoplan) | Mestinon (pyridostigmine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis, Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder. Ultomiris may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis. Zilbrysq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis, Dysautonomia, Nerve Agent Pretreatment, Reversal of Nondepolarizing Muscle Relaxants. Mestinon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Ultomiris (ravulizumab) | More about Zilbrysq (zilucoplan) | More about Mestinon (pyridostigmine) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ultomiris has an average rating of 9.8 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Mestinon has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 40 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Ultomiris side effects in more detail. |
See also: Zilbrysq side effects in more detail. |
See also: Mestinon side effects in more detail. |
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Other pyridostigmine brands include: Mestinon Timespan, Regonol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1192.8 hours |
172 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 62 drugs are known to interact with Ultomiris:
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A total of 58 drugs are known to interact with Zilbrysq:
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A total of 76 drugs are known to interact with Mestinon:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 21, 2018 |
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April 06, 1955 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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