Monoclonal antibody | |
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Type | Whole antibody |
Source | Chimeric/humanized hybrid |
Target | Neonatal Fc receptor (FCGRT) |
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Trade names | Rystiggo |
Other names | UCB-7665, rozanolixizumab-noli |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a623040 |
License data | |
Routes of administration | Subcutaneous |
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Formula | C6462H9984N1704O2016S44 |
Molar mass | 145211.51 g·mol−1 |
Rozanolixizumab, sold under the brand name Rystiggo, is a monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of myasthenia gravis. [1] Rozanolixizumab is a humanized and chimeric monoclonal antibody; [4] and is a neonatal Fc receptor blocker. [1] [4]
The most common adverse reactions include headache, infections, diarrhea, pyrexia, hypersensitivity reactions, and nausea. [5]
Rozanolixizumab was approved for medical use in the United States in June 2023, [6] [7] [8] and in the European Union in January 2024. [2]
Rozanolixizumab is indicated for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis in adults who are anti-acetylcholine receptor or anti-muscle-specific tyrosine kinase antibody positive. [1] [9]
Rozanolixizumab is the international nonproprietary name. [4]
In November 2023, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) adopted a positive opinion, recommending the granting of a marketing authorization for the medicinal product Rystiggo, intended for the treatment of myasthenia gravis. [10] The applicant for this medicinal product is UCB Pharma. [10] Rozanolixizumab was approved for medical use in the European Union in January 2024. [2] [3]