Gardasil 9 (Pf) (human papillomavirus vaccine, 9-valent/PF)

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccines Intramuscular Syringe (Ml)

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

Overview

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is an inactivated (recombinant) virus vaccine containing virus-like particles (VLPs) of the major capsid (L1) proteins of certain HPV types and is used to stimulate active immunity to the HPV serotypes represented in the vaccine.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is an inactivated (recombinant) virus vaccine containing virus-like particles (VLPs) of the major capsid (L1) proteins of certain HPV types associated with anogenital infections. Some HPV types are classified as high-risk (oncogenic) types and can cause low-grade cervical cell abnormalities or high-grade cervical cell abnormalities that are precursors to cancer; other HPV types are classified as low-risk types and can cause genital warts, benign or low-grade cervical cell changes, and recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. HPV vaccine is used to stimulate active immunity to the HPV types represented in the vaccine.

VLPs contained in HPV vaccine are produced using recombinant DNA technology and are structurally indiscernible from native HPV virions; the VLPs are noninfectious because they do not contain DNA.

HPV vaccine is commercially available in the US as a 9-valent vaccine (9vHPV) that contains the purified VLPs of the L1 proteins of 9 HPV types (types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58). The type-specific L1 proteins are prepared by separate fermentations in recombinant S. cerevisiae and self-assemble into VLPs. The VLPs are released from the yeast cells by cell disruption; purified by a series of chemical and physical methods; and adsorbed onto preformed aluminum-containing adjuvant (amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate).

In addition to the 9 HPV type-specific VLPs, each 0.5 mL dose of 9vHPV contains approximately 500 mcg of aluminum (provided as amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate), 9.56 mg of sodium chloride, 0.78 mg of L-histidine, 50 mcg of polysorbate 80, 35 mcg of sodium borate, less than 7 mcg of yeast protein, and water for injection.

Administration of a 3-dose vaccination series of 9vHPV can prevent disease caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58, including genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11; cervical, vulvar, vaginal, and anal cancer caused by HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58; and precancerous anal and genital lesions caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58. Data indicate that at least 99.5% of all female and male vaccine recipients 9-26 years of age develop antibodies to HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58 by 1 month following the third dose of 9vHPV. The immune response to a 2-dose regimen of 9vHPV administered to females and males 9-14 years of age is noninferior to that reported with a 3-dose regimen of 9vHPV administered to females 16-26 years of age.

The minimum titer of anti-HPV antibody that provides protection against disease caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58 and the duration of immunity following vaccination with 9vHPV have not been established to date. HPV vaccines appear to provide long-term protection against HPV infection and the diseases it can cause. Studies on the bivalent and quadrivalent vaccines have tracked vaccinated individuals for over 10 years, showing no decline in protection over time.

Ongoing studies continue to monitor how long the protection from HPV vaccination lasts.

USES: This vaccine is used to help prevent cancer of the anus, abnormal tissue growth of the anus, genital warts, or certain head and neck cancers. In girls and women, it is also used to prevent cancer of the cervix/vagina/vulva and abnormal tissue growth in these areas that can lead to cancer. These conditions are commonly caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV).

This vaccine works by increasing the body's natural defense (immunity) against the virus. This vaccine does not protect against all types of HPV, only the types in the vaccine. Vaccines may not fully protect everyone who receives them.

Generic name: human papillomavirus vaccine, 9-valent/PF
Drug class: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccines
Therapeutic class: Biologicals

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Gardasil 9 (Pf):

  • Prevention Of Head And Neck Cancer Due To Human Papillomavirus
  • Prevention Of Oropharyngeal Cancer Due To Human Papillomavirus
  • Vaccination To Prevent Anal Cancer Due To Human Papillomavirus
  • Vaccination To Prevent Cervical Cancer Due To Human Papillomavirus
  • Vaccination To Prevent Genital Warts Due To Human Papillomavirus
  • Vaccination To Prevent Vaginal Cancer Due To Human Papillomavirus
  • Vaccination To Prevent Vulvar Cancer Due To Human Papillomavirus

Also known as: Active Immunization Against Human Papillomavirus Anal Cancer, Active Immunization Against Human Papillomavirus To Prevent Cervical Cancer, Active Immunization Against Human Papillomavirus To Prevent Vulvar Cancer, Active Immunization To Prevent Cervical Cancer Due To Human Papillomavirus, Active Immunization To Prevent Genital Warts Due To Human Papillomavirus, Active Immunization To Prevent Human Papillomavirus Anal Cancer, Active Immunization To Prevent Human Papillomavirus Vaginal Cancer, Active Immunization To Prevent Human Papillomavirus Vulvar Cancer, Human Papillomavirus Vaccination For Vulvar Cancer, Human Papillomavirus Vaccination To Prevent Genital Warts, Vaccination For Vaginal Cancer Due To Human Papillomavirus, Vaccination To Prevent Cervical Cancer Due To Human Papillomavirus Infection, Vaccination To Prevent Human Papillomavirus Vulvar Cancer, Verruca Vulgaris Virus Vaccination To Prevent Vulvar Cancer.

Dosing

The manufacturer recommends a 2- or 3-dose series if HPV vaccination is initiated at 9-14 years of age and a 3-dose series if HPV vaccination is initiated at 15-45 years of age. 9vHPV is administered IM in 0.5 mL doses.

If interruptions occur resulting in an interval between doses longer than recommended, there is no need to restart the vaccination series.

An accelerated schedule for the HPV vaccination series (i.e., using intervals between doses shorter than recommended) should not be used.

Consult the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) vaccination schedules for specific dosage information, including detailed recommendations for certain scenarios (e.g., catch-up vaccination) and high-risk conditions.

Drug interactions

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Contraindications

*Hypersensitivity to any vaccine component (including severe allergic reactions to yeast) or hypersensitivity following a previous dose of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

Adverse reactions

In females 9-15 years of age, the most common adverse reactions to 9vHPV are injection-site pain (89.3%), injection-site swelling (47.8%), injection-site erythema (34.1%) and headache (11.4%).

In females 16-26 years of age, the most common adverse reactions to 9vHPV are injection-site pain (89.9%), injection-site swelling (40.0%), injection-site erythema (34.0%) and headache (14.6%).

In females 27-45 years of age, the most common adverse reactions to 9vHPV are injection-site pain (82.8%), injection-site swelling (23.3%), injection-site erythema (16.9%), and headache (13.6%).

In males 16-26 years of age, the most common adverse reactions to 9vHPV are injection-site pain (63.4%), injection-site swelling (20.2%), and injection-site erythema (20.7%).

In males 9-15 years of age, the most common adverse reactions to 9vHPV are injection-site pain (71.5%), injection-site swelling (26.9%), and injection-site erythema (24.9%).

Precautions

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Prevention of head and neck cancer due to human papillomavirus
Z23ICD10CMEncounter for immunization
Prevention of oropharyngeal cancer due to human papillomavirus
Z23ICD10CMEncounter for immunization
Vaccination to prevent anal cancer due to human papillomavirus
Z23ICD10CMEncounter for immunization
Vaccination to prevent cervical cancer due to human papillomavirus
Z23ICD10CMEncounter for immunization
Vaccination to prevent genital warts due to human papillomavirus
Z23ICD10CMEncounter for immunization
Vaccination to prevent vaginal cancer due to human papillomavirus
Z23ICD10CMEncounter for immunization
Vaccination to prevent vulvar cancer due to human papillomavirus
Z23ICD10CMEncounter for immunization

ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).

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