palivizumab
Sign in to saveAlso known as Synagis Abbosynagis, MEDI-493, anti-RSV
Palivizumab, sold under the brand name Synagis, is a monoclonal antibody produced by recombinant DNA technology used to prevent severe disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. It is recommended for infants at high-risk for RSV due to conditions such as prematurity or other medical problems including heart or lung diseases.
Chemical data
Drug data · ChEMBL
- Max clinical phase
- Approved
- Molecule type
- Antibody
- First approval
- 1998
- Admin. routes
- parenteral
- Indications
- respiratory system disease, congenital heart disease, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection, bronchopulmonary dysplasia
via ChEMBL · EBI
Research
1,515 papers- RSV Neutralizing Antibodies Following Nirsevimab and Palivizumab Dosing.Pediatrics · 2024
- Palivizumab for preventing severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in children.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2021
- Palivizumab.Drugs · 1999
- Palivizumab for preventing severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in children.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2025
- Cost-effectiveness of Palivizumab for Respiratory Syncytial Virus: A Systematic Review.Pediatrics · 2019
via PubMed
Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- chemical compound
- Has use
- medication
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- World Health Organisation international non-proprietary name
- palivizumab
- subject has role
- monoclonal antibody
- medical condition treated
- heart disease
- has characteristic
- biopharmaceutical
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Encyclopedic overview
17 sectionsContents
- Medical use
- RSV Prophylaxis
- RSV Prophylaxis Target Groups
- RSV Treatment
- Contraindications
- Side effects
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacodynamics
- Mechanism of action
- Pharmacokinetics
- Absorption
- Distribution
- Clearance
- Society and Culture
- Cost
- History
- References
Palivizumab, sold under the brand name Synagis, is a monoclonal antibody produced by recombinant DNA technology used to prevent severe disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. It is recommended for infants at high-risk for RSV due to conditions such as prematurity or other medical problems including heart or lung diseases.
The most common side effects include fever and rash.
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