What is Eculizumab?
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TYPES:Generic: EculizumabBrand:
Eculizumab is a monoclonal antibody used to reduce hemolysis in the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, a rare, acquired, potentially life-threatening disease of the blood characterised by complement-induced hemolytic anemia.
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How do members experience Eculizumab?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome | 2 | 1 | |
| Myasthenia gravis | 1 | 1 | |
| Neuromyelitis optica | 1 | 1 | |
| Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Elevated blood pressure | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Joint pain | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 | |
| Swelling in lower extremities | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 1 |
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