Arexvy Antigen Component (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, antigen 2 of 2)

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine Intramuscular Vial (Ea)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, adjuvanted is a protein subunit vaccine that stimulates active immunity to RSV infection; the vaccine is a recombinant RSV glycoprotein stabilized in pre-fusion F conformation (RSVpreF3) antigen with an ASO1E adjuvant (RSVpreF3-AS01).

Respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, adjuvanted (RSVpreF3-AS01) is a recombinant RSV glycoprotein F stabilized in pre-fusion conformation (RSVPreF3) with AS01E adjuvant. The AS01E-based adjuvant is composed of 3-O-desacyl-4'-monophosphoryl lipid A (MPL) from Salmonella minnesota and QS-21, a saponin purified from plant extract Quillaja saponaria Molina, combined in a liposomal formulation.

RSVpreF3-AS01 stimulates an immune response against RSVPreF3 to protect against lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by RSV. RSV F glycoprotein (pre-fusion and post-fusion) mediates viral fusion and host-cell entry, elicits neutralizing antibodies, and is highly conserved across the 2 RSV subtypes (A and B). In animal studies, significantly higher neutralizing activity occurred following immunization with pre-fusion forms of the F protein antigen compared to post-fusion forms.

Following vaccination with AS01E-adjuvanted formulations, RSV-specific CD4+ T-cell frequencies increased in older adults to similar levels to those observed in young adults.

USES: This vaccine is used to help prevent infection by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It may also be used during the third trimester of pregnancy to help prevent RSV in the newborn baby. RSV can cause serious illness, especially in older adults with certain health problems (such as heart disease, lung disease) and infants.

This vaccine works by increasing the body's natural defense (immunity) against the virus. Vaccines may not fully protect everyone who receives them.

Generic name: respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, antigen 2 of 2
Drug class: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine
Therapeutic class: Biologicals

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Arexvy Antigen Component:

  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Pneumonia Prevention

Also known as: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Pneumonia Prophylaxis, Rsv Pneumonia Prophylaxis.

Dosing

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Contraindications

*History of severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any component of the vaccine.

Adverse reactions

The most common adverse reactions occurring in >=10% of individuals 60 years of age and older receiving RSVpreF3-AS01d were injection site pain, fatigue, myalgia, headache, and arthralgia.

The most common adverse reactions occurring in >=10% of individuals 50 through 59 years of age receiving RSVpreF3-AS01 were injection site pain, fatigue, myalgia, headache, arthralgia, erythema, and swelling.

The most common adverse reactions occurring in >=10% of individuals 18-49 years of age receiving RSVpreF3-AS01 were injection site pain, myalgia, fatigue, headache, and arthralgia.

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia prevention
Z23ICD10CMEncounter for immunization
Z29.11ICD10CMEncounter for prophylactic immunotherapy for respiratory syncytial virus (RSv)
Z29.89ICD10CMEncounter for other specified prophylactic measures

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data