Objective To systematically explore the characteristics of risk signals of ravulizumab in real-world settings by stratifying adverse events according to severity, establish a differentiated risk map, and provide evidence for stratified clinical safety management.
Methods Data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) covering the first quarter of 2004 to the fourth quarter of 2025 were extracted. Reporting odds ratio (ROR), proportional reporting ratio (PRR), Bayesian confidence propagation neural network (BCPNN), and multi-item gamma Poisson shrinker (MGPS) were adopted for signal analysis. Reports were divided into severe and non-severe subgroups for stratified analysis based on clinical outcomes.
Results A total of 10,500 ravulizumab -associated adverse event reports were included, among which 176 positive signals were detected, covering 27 system organ classes (SOCs). Subgroup analysis showed that, in the non-serious adverse event subgroup, the signal strength was highest for treatment response shortening, diplopia and ptosis; in the serious adverse event subgroup, the strongest signals were for myasthenia gravis and haemolytic anaemia.
Conclusion This study constructed a bidirectional severity-stratified risk map for ravulizumab. The clustering pattern of neurological manifestations and diminished therapeutic response in non-severe reports differs distinctly from the distribution of myasthenia gravis and hemolytic events in severe reports, offering distinct perspectives for clinicians to identify potential risks. This stratified strategy facilitates targeted risk surveillance and individualized medication administration in clinical practice.
1. KangC.Ravulizumab: a review in generalised myasthenia gravis[J].Drugs,2023,83(6):717-723.DOI:10.1007/s40265-023-01877-6.
2. McKeageK.Ravulizumab: first global approval[J].Drugs,2019,79(3):347-352.DOI:10.1007/s40265-019-01068-2.
3. LeeJW,FontbruneFSD,Lee LeeLWL,et al.Ravulizumab (ALXN1210) vs eculizumab in adult patients with PNH naive to complement inhibitors: the 301 study[J].Blood,2019,133(6):530-539.DOI:10.1182/blood-2018-09-876136.
4. KulasekararajAG,HillA,RottinghausST,et al.Ravulizumab (ALXN1210)vs. eculizumab in C5-inhibitor-experienced adult patients with PNH: the 302 study[J].Blood,2019 133(6):540-549.DOI:10.1182/blood-2018-09-876805.
5. MeiselA,AnnaneD,VuT,et al.Long‑term efficacy and safety of ravulizumab in adults with anti‑acetylcholine receptor antibody‑positive generalized myasthenia gravis: results from the phase 3 CHAMPION MG open‑label extension[J].J Neurol,2023,270(8):3862-3875.DOI:10.1007/s00415-023-11699-x.
6. PittockSJ,BarnettM,BennettJL,et al.Ravulizumab in aquaporin‑4‑positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder[J].Ann Neurol,2023,93(6):1053-1068.DOI:10.1002/ana.26626.
7. BennettJL,BhattacharyyaS,ZabetiA,et al.Safety and efficacy of ravulizumab in patients with NMOSD previously treated with rituximab: a post hoc analysis of the CHAMPION-NMOSD trial[J].Mult Scler,2026,32(4):396-408.DOI:10.1177/13524585261425076.
8. 高鹍,程峰.基于FAERS数据库挖掘开展的药物安全性研究进展[J].中国医院药学杂志,2023,43(3):337-340.GaoK,ChengF.Research progress in drug safety study based on FAERS data-mining[J].Chinese Journal of Hospital Pharmacy,2023,43(3):337-340.DOI:10.13286/j.1001-5213.2023.03.18.
9. 焦敏,滕威,沈皓,等.基于FAERS数据库的达雷妥尤单抗相关药品不良反应信号挖掘[J].中国医院用药评价与分析,2023,23(12):1528-1531,1536.JiaoM,TengW,ShenH,et al.Signal mining of adverse drug reactions of daratumumab based on FAERS database[J].Evaluation and Analysis of Drug-Use in Hospitals of China,2023,23(12):1528-1531,1536.DOI:10.14009/j.issn.1672-2124.2023.12.025.
10. RothmanKJ,LanesS,SacksST.The reporting odds ratio and its advantages over the proportional reporting ratio[J].Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf,2004,13(8):519-523.DOI:10.1002/pds.1001.
11. EvansSJ,WallerPC,DavisS.Use of proportional reporting ratios (PRRs) for signal generation from spontaneous adverse drug reaction reports[J].Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf,2001,10(6):483-486.DOI:10.1002/pds.677.
12. SzarfmanA,MachadoSG,O'neillRT.Use of screening algorithms and computer systems to efficiently signal higher-than-expected combinations of drugs and events in the US FDA's spontaneous reports database[J].Drug Saf,2002,25(6):381-392.DOI:10.2165/00002018-200225060-00001.
13. BateA,LindquistM,EdwardsIR,et al.A Bayesian neural network method for adverse drug reaction signal generation[J].Eur J Clin Pharmacol,1998,54(4):315-321.DOI:10.1007/s002280050466.
14. 赵君,赵振营,王美飒,等.基于FAERS数据库对图卡替尼不良事件信号的挖掘与分析[J].药学前沿,2026,30(4):649-656.ZhaoJ,ZhaoZY,WangMS,et al.Mining and analysis of adverse event signals of tucatinib based on the FAERS database[J].Front Pharm Sci,2026,30(4):649-656.DOI:10.12173/j.issn.2097-4922.202512105.
15. WangY,GuoQ,BaiJ,et al.Evaluating the real‑world safety of Ravulizumab in generalized myasthenia gravis: insights from a detailed analysis of FAERS data[J].J Clin Pharm Ther,2026,2026:6688602.DOI:10.1155/jcpt/6688602.
16. ZhouY,WuY,SuY,et al.Analysis of adverse drug reactions associated with ravulizumab: a retrospective pharmacovigilance study utilizing the FAERS database[J].Front Immunol,2026,17:1736692.DOI:10.3389/fimmu.2026.1736692.
17. UsukiK,IkezoeT,IshiyamaK,et al.Interim analysis of post‑marketing surveillance of ravulizumab for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria in Japan[J].Int J Hematol,2023,118(3):311-322.DOI:10.1007/s12185-023-03625-8.
18. WangL,ChenJ,LiH,et al.Safety profile of complement C5 inhibitors and FcRn inhibitors in the treatment of myasthenia gravis: analysis of the FAERS database and disease‑gene interaction network[J].Front Immunol,2025,16:1667249.DOI:10.3389/fimmu.2025.1667249.
19. LeeSE,LeeJW.Safety of current treatments for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria[J].Expert Opin Drug Saf,2020,20(2):171-179.DOI:10.1080/14740338.2021.1857723.
20. LeeJW,KulasekararajAG.Ravulizumab for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria[J].Expert Opin Biol Ther,2020,20(3):227-237.DOI:10.1080/14712598.2020.1725468.
21. RöthA,RottinghausST,HillA,et al.Ravulizumab (ALXN1210) in patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: results of 2 phase 1b/2 studies[J].Blood Adv,2018,2(17):2176-2185.DOI:10.1182/bloodadvances.2018020644.
22. InfanteCC,MujeebuddinA.Eculizumab and ravulizumab clinical trial and real‑world pharmacovigilance of meningococcal infections across indications[J].PLoS One,2025,20(9):e0332073.DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0332073.