Ruconest and Sajazir Comparison

Ruconest®(C1 esterase inhibitor (recombinant))	Sajazir®(icatibant)
Prescription Only Ruconest is a synthetic version of the naturally occurring c1 esterase inhibitor protein in the bloodstream, which plays a crucial role in regulating swelling in the body....	Prescription Only SAJAZIR (icatibant) injection is a bradykinin B2 receptor antagonist indicated for treatment of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) in adults 18 years of age and...
Administration
Intravenous. Learn more.	Subcutaneous. Learn more.
Dosing
Weight <84 kg: 50 U per kg. Weight ≥84 kg: 4200 U (2 vials).. Learn more.	30 mg injected subcutaneously in the abdominal area. If response is inadequate or symptoms recur, additional injections of 30 mg may be administered at intervals of at least 6 hours. . Learn more.
Latin Shorthand
Weight <84 kg: 50 U/kg. Weight ≥84 kg: 4200 U (2 vials).. Learn more.	30 mg SC (subcutaneous) in abdomen. If inadequate response or recurring symptoms, administer additional 30 mg injections at ≥6-hour intervals.. Learn more.
Out-Of-Pocket Costs With Copay Card
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Annual Cap
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Assistance Expiration
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Generics
No lower-cost generic available	No lower-cost generic available
Adverse Reactions
The serious adverse reaction reported in clinical trials was anaphylactic reaction. The common adverse reactions (≥ 2%) reported in clinical trials were headache, nausea, and diarrhea.. Learn more.	The most commonly reported adverse reactions were injection site reactions, which occurred in almost all patients (97%) in clinical trials. Other common adverse reactions occurring in greater than 1% of patients included pyrexia, transaminase increase, dizziness, and rash. . Learn more.
Mechanism of Actions (MoA)
Drugs used in Hereditary Angioedema. Learn more.	Drugs used in Hereditary Angioedema. Learn more.
Special Populations
1. Is RUCONEST safe to use during pregnancy? There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of RUCONEST in pregnant women. Limited postmarketing data suggest no adverse effects in pregnant women treated with RUCONEST. A retrospective case collection study involving 14 pregnant women who received RUCONEST did not report adverse events related to RUCONEST treatment, and all women delivered healthy babies. However, the data's ability to definitively establish absence of risk is limited due to the study's small sample size and non-randomized design. 2. What do we know about RUCONEST use during lactation? There is no available data on the presence of RUCONEST in human milk, its effects on breastfed infants, or its impact on milk production. When considering the use of RUCONEST, the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be balanced with the mother's clinical need, while also assessing potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from RUCONEST or the maternal condition. 3. Has RUCONEST been tested in pediatric patients? Yes, the safety and efficacy of RUCONEST were evaluated in 17 adolescent patients aged 13-17 years who were treated for HAE attacks. Some adverse reactions were observed in these patients, with the most common being abdominal pain, headache, and oropharyngeal pain. However, no serious adverse reactions were reported. 4. Is RUCONEST suitable for use in geriatric patients? Clinical studies of RUCONEST included seven patients older than 65 years, but the number of patients in this age group was insufficient to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients.

Ruconest®(C1 esterase inhibitor (recombinant))

Sajazir®(icatibant)

Prescription Only

Ruconest is a synthetic version of the naturally occurring c1 esterase inhibitor protein in the bloodstream, which plays a crucial role in regulating swelling in the body....

Prescription Only

SAJAZIR (icatibant) injection is a bradykinin B2 receptor antagonist indicated for treatment of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) in adults 18 years of age and...

Dosage & Administration

Administration

Intravenous. Learn more.

Subcutaneous. Learn more.

Dosing

Weight <84 kg: 50 U per kg. Weight ≥84 kg: 4200 U (2 vials).. Learn more.

30 mg injected subcutaneously in the abdominal area. If response is inadequate or symptoms recur, additional injections of 30 mg may be administered at intervals of at least 6 hours. . Learn more.

Latin Shorthand

Weight <84 kg: 50 U/kg. Weight ≥84 kg: 4200 U (2 vials).. Learn more.

30 mg SC (subcutaneous) in abdomen. If inadequate response or recurring symptoms, administer additional 30 mg injections at ≥6-hour intervals.. Learn more.

Financial Assistance

Out-Of-Pocket Costs With Copay Card

Learn more.

Annual Cap

Learn more.

Assistance Expiration

Learn more.

Generics

No lower-cost generic available

Physician Advisory

Adverse Reactions

The serious adverse reaction reported in clinical trials was anaphylactic reaction. The common adverse reactions (≥ 2%) reported in clinical trials were headache, nausea, and diarrhea.. Learn more.

The most commonly reported adverse reactions were injection site reactions, which occurred in almost all patients (97%) in clinical trials. Other common adverse reactions occurring in greater than 1% of patients included pyrexia, transaminase increase, dizziness, and rash. . Learn more.

Mechanism of Actions (MoA)

Drugs used in Hereditary Angioedema. Learn more.

Special Populations

1. Is RUCONEST safe to use during pregnancy?

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of RUCONEST in pregnant women. Limited postmarketing data suggest no adverse effects in pregnant women treated with RUCONEST. A retrospective case collection study involving 14 pregnant women who received RUCONEST did not report adverse events related to RUCONEST treatment, and all women delivered healthy babies. However, the data's ability to definitively establish absence of risk is limited due to the study's small sample size and non-randomized design.

2. What do we know about RUCONEST use during lactation?

There is no available data on the presence of RUCONEST in human milk, its effects on breastfed infants, or its impact on milk production. When considering the use of RUCONEST, the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be balanced with the mother's clinical need, while also assessing potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from RUCONEST or the maternal condition.

3. Has RUCONEST been tested in pediatric patients?

Yes, the safety and efficacy of RUCONEST were evaluated in 17 adolescent patients aged 13-17 years who were treated for HAE attacks. Some adverse reactions were observed in these patients, with the most common being abdominal pain, headache, and oropharyngeal pain. However, no serious adverse reactions were reported.

4. Is RUCONEST suitable for use in geriatric patients?

Clinical studies of RUCONEST included seven patients older than 65 years, but the number of patients in this age group was insufficient to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients.

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