UPLIZNA

Drug

Also known as: inebilizumab-cdon

Drug Profile

UPLIZNA (inebilizumab-cdon) is a CD19-targeted B-cell therapy used in antibody-positive autoimmune neurologic disorders. In December 2025, FDA approved it for generalized myasthenia gravis in adults who are anti-AChR or anti-MuSK antibody positive, adding to earlier approvals in NMOSD and IgG4-related disease. Maintenance dosing is every six months after initial loading doses.

Drug Class
CD19-targeted B-cell monoclonal antibody therapy
Approval Status
FDA approved (NMOSD June 2020; IgG4-RD April 2025; gMG December 11, 2025)
Mechanism of Action
Selectively targets CD19-positive B cells, addressing B-cell-mediated autoimmune disease biology.
Brand Names
  • UPLIZNA
Indications
  • \Generalized myasthenia gravis in adults who are anti-AChR or anti-MuSK antibody positive\
  • \Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder in adult patients who are anti-AQP4 antibody positive\
  • \Immunoglobulin G4-related disease in adult patients\

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AMG 335 Expanded Access Program for IgG4-Related Disease

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Observational Safety Study in Women With Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) Exposed to UPLIZNA® During Pregnancy

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