Eculizumab

(Soliris®)

Eculizumab

Drug updated on 11/4/2024

Dosage FormInjection (intravenous; 300 mg/30 mL [10 mg/mL])
Drug ClassComplement inhibitors
Ongoing and
Completed Studies
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Indication

  • Indicated for the treatment of patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) to reduce hemolysis
  • Indicated for the treatment of patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) to inhibit complement-mediated thrombotic microangiopathy
  • Indicated for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in adult patients who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AchR) antibody positive
  • Indicated for the treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) in adult patients who are anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4) antibody positive.

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Summary
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  • This summary is based on the review of 22 systematic review(s)/meta-analysis(es). [1-22]
  • Myasthenia Gravis (MG): Batoclimab showed the highest effectiveness on quantitative MG and MG Composite scores with SUCRA (surface under the cumulative ranking curve) values of 99% and 92%, respectively. Rozanolixzumab was most effective in improving MG Activities of Daily Living with a SUCRA value of 85%. Eculizumab demonstrated the best improvement in MG Quality of Life Score (SUCRA 96%).
  • Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH): Complement inhibitors, including eculizumab, reduced LDH levels for treatment durations ≤26 weeks and >26 weeks; mean hemoglobin levels increased by 1.4 g/dL (≤26 weeks) and 1.9 g/dL (>26 weeks); transfusion avoidance was achieved in at least 50% of patients. FACIT-F scores improved in both time frames, indicating reduced fatigue.
  • Infection-Associated Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (IA-HUS): Eculizumab did not show statistically significant positive effects on medium- to long-term outcomes, with studies indicating a high risk of bias.
  • Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS): Eculizumab was associated with improved renal function, reduced recurrence rates, and decreased need for dialysis. Both eculizumab and ravulizumab showed comparable efficacy and safety, though eculizumab required more frequent dosing and had a higher financial burden.
  • MG: Rozanolixzumab had a higher likelihood of adverse events (AEs) compared to placebo.
  • PNH: Complement inhibitors, including eculizumab, generally demonstrated an acceptable safety profile, though specific adverse events were not detailed among different inhibitors. 8. aHUS: Eculizumab was linked to serious adverse events in 42% of patients, including meningococcal infections, with a similar safety profile to ravulizumab, which had the benefit of less frequent dosing.
  • Eculizumab and other complement inhibitors demonstrated clinically relevant efficacy across diverse subgroups, including generalized and refractory myasthenia gravis (MG) patients with improved quality of life; treatment-naive and long-term-treated paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) patients with reduced hemolysis and increased hemoglobin; severely ill infection-associated and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (IA-HUS and aHUS) patients showing mixed results but high infection risk; AQP4-IgG seropositive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) patients with reduced relapse risk; and lupus nephritis (LN) patients with thrombotic microangiopathy showing benefit in managing TMA.

Product Monograph / Prescribing Information

Document TitleYearSource
Soliris (eculizumab) Prescribing Information.2024Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Boston, MA

Systematic Reviews / Meta-Analyses

Document TitleYearSource
Efficacy and safety of immunosuppressants and monoclonal antibodies in adults with myasthenia gravis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis2024Journal of Translational Medicine
Eculizumab in Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli hemolytic uremic syndrome: a systematic review2024Pediatric Nephrology
Efficacy of complement inhibitors for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: a systematic review and meta-analysis2023Therapeutic Advances in Hematology
Eculizumab Versus Ravulizumab for the Treatment of Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: A Systematic Review2023Cureus
New findings in preventing recurrence and improving renal function in AHUS patients after renal transplantation treated with eculizumab: a systemic review and meta-analyses2023Renal Failure
Treatment of eculizumab refractory paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: A systematic review about current treatment options and future direction2023Sage Open Medicine
Efficacy of innovative therapies in myasthenia gravis: A systematic review, meta-analysis and network meta-analysis2023European Journal of Neurology
Efficacy and safety of monoclonal antibody therapy in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder: A systematic review and network meta-analysis2023Frontiers in Neurology
Complement Inhibition in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH): A Systematic Review and Expert Opinion from Central Europe on Special Patient Populations2023Advances in Therapy
Pegcetacoplan in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: A systematic review on efficacy and safety2022Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Practical Management for Use of Eculizumab in the Treatment of Severe, Refractory, Non-Thymomatous, AChR + Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: A Systematic Review2022Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management
Eculizumab's Unintentional Mayhem: A Systematic Review2022Cureus
Efficacy and Safety of Immunotherapies in Refractory Myasthenia Gravis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis2021Frontiers in Neurology
Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Eculizumab for Treating Myasthenia Gravis2021Frontiers in Immunology
Interventions for atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome2021The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Effectiveness of treatments in Neuromyelitis optica to modify the course of disease in adult patients. Systematic review of literature2021Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
A case report of late-onset atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome during interferon beta in multiple sclerosis: Open issues in literature review2021Brain and Behavior
Different Targets of Monoclonal Antibodies in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders: A Meta-Analysis Evidenced From Randomized Controlled Trials2020Frontiers in Neurology
A systematic review of the role of eculizumab in systemic lupus erythematosus-associated thrombotic microangiopathy2020BMC Nephrology
Efficacy and Safety of Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders: Evidence from Randomized Controlled Trials2020Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
Pregnancy-Associated Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: A Systematic Review2020Obstetrics and Gynecology
Use of complement monoclonal antibody eculizumab in Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli associated hemolytic uremic syndrome: A review of current evidence2019Pediatric Blood & Cancer

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