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Eculizumab injection is a monoclonal antibody. It is used to treat a type of blood disease called paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). This medicine helps reduce red blood cell destruction or breakdown (hemolysis) in patients with PNH.
This medicine is also used to treat a serious kidney disorder called atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS).
This medicine is available only under a restricted distribution program called Soliris® REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) Program.
This product is available in the following dosage forms: