Side effect(s) of Ravulizumab

Review the side-effects of Ravulizumab as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

Commonest side effects of Ravulizumab are upper respiratory infection and headache.
Other side effects:

  Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, Nausea, Abdominal pain

  Nervous system: Dizziness

  Musculoskeletal: Pain in extremities(feet, legs, fingers), arthralgia(joint pain)

  General disorders: Pyrexia(fever)

  Infusion-related: Low back pain, drop in blood pressure and infusion-related pain. Interrupt the infusion and give supportive measures in this case.

Other Precautions :

Tell your physician if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. You should not breast-feed during the treatment and for 8 months after the last dose of ravulizumab.