Uplizna (inebilizumab-cdon) was found effective both at reducing attacks and lessening disability in people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) living in Europe, according to data from the N-MOmentum Phase 2/3 trial. Nearly 90% of participants given Uplizna remained free from attacks six months after starting the therapy,…
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The European Commission has approved Uplizna (inebilizumab-cdon) to treat adults with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who test positive for antibodies against aquaporin-4 (AQP4-IgG). The approval covers all member states in the European Union, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. Horizon Therapeutics, the company marketing Uplizna,…
Prior treatment with rituximab does not limit the effectiveness or safety of Uplizna (inebilizumab-cdon) in people with  neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), a further analysis of data from the N-MOmentum Phase 2/3 trial has found. Uplizna’s efficacy in preventing NMOSD attacks and its safety profile were comparable in trial…
Uplizna (inebilizumab-cdon), a medication for the treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), is now available in the U.S. through specialty distributor BioCareSD and specialty infusion pharmacy BioTek Remedys. The companies added the medication to their portfolio of specialty therapeutics to expand upon their product offering…
Treatment with Horizon Therapeutics’ Uplizna (inebilizumab-cdon) was found safe and effective at reducing the frequency of attacks in African-American adults with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), according to a retrospective analysis of the N-MOmentum clinical trial. These findings were presented in a poster at the 15th World Congress…
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