Ocrevus vs. Ocrevus Zunovo for Multiple Sclerosis: Important Differences and Potential Risks.

Ocrevus

(ocrelizumab)

Ocrevus Zunovo

Summary for Ocrevus

Prescription only

Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults. It can also treat certain children 10 years and older with relapsing-remitting MS. Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) is a type of monoclonal antibody. It's given as an infusion through the vein every 6 months at a medical center or clinic. A trained healthcare professional will help give Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) to you. Side effects can include a higher risk of infections and infusion reactions.

Indications for Ocrevus

All types of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults
Relapsing-remitting MS in children 10 years and older who weigh at least 55 lbs

Pros and Cons for Ocrevus

Pros

Given twice a year (after a couple starter doses)
Can help lessen the number of MS relapses
Approved for all types of MS in adults
Also approved for MS in certain children ages 10 years and older
Might be better tolerated than some other injectable MS medications

Cons

Must be given as an infusion through the vein
Each infusion takes a few hours
Can cause infusion reactions (like itching, flushing, nausea, and fast heartbeat)
Can raise your risk of infections
Doesn't cure MS

Common Side Effects for Ocrevus

Upper respiratory tract infections (40%)
Infusion reactions (34%)

Warnings for Ocrevus

Infusion reactions
Risk of serious infections
Lower antibody levels
Serious inflammation of the colon
Liver damage
Possible higher risk of cancer

Summary for Ocrevus Zunovo

Prescription only

Ocrevus Zunovo (ocrelizumab / hyaluronidase) is an injection that's given under the skin (subcutaneous). It's used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults. Ocrevus Zunovo is a monoclonal antibody. It also contains an enzyme called hyaluronidase that makes it easier for the medication to absorb through the skin. The injection is given every 6 months by a healthcare professional at a medical center or clinic. Side effects include injection-site reactions like pain, itching, and redness. You might also have a headache and feel nauseous.

Indications for Ocrevus Zunovo

All types of multiple sclerosis (MS)

Pros and Cons for Ocrevus Zunovo

Pros

Given twice a year (after a couple starter doses)
Injection itself takes about 10 minutes
Helps with all types of MS

Cons

Must be given by a healthcare professional at a medical office
Raises your risk of infections
Doesn't cure MS

Common Side Effects for Ocrevus Zunovo

Reaction at the injection site (e.g., redness, pain, swelling, itching; 50%)
Other reaction related to the injection (e.g., flushing, nausea, headache; 12%)

Warnings for Ocrevus Zunovo

Injection reactions
Risk of serious infections
Lower antibody levels
Serious inflammation of the colon
Possible higher risk of cancer

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