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nirsevimab-alip (Beyfortus)

Indications: - treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV - neonates & infants born during or entering their 1st RSV season - children <= 24 months of age vulnerable to severe RSV disease through their 2nd RSV season Dosage: - neonates & infants born during or entering their 1st RSV season - 50 mg IM if < 5 kg - 100 mg IM if >= 5 kg - children <= 24 months of age vulnerable through their 2nd RSV season - 2 doses 100 mg IM Injection: 100 mg/mL in a single-dose pre-filled syringe Mechanism of action: - IgG1 monoclonal antibody, RSV F protein-directed fusion inhibitor

Interactions

drug adverse effects of pharmaceutical monoclonal antibodies

General

antiviral agent pharmaceutical monoclonal antibody

References

  1. Highlights of Prescribing Information Beyfortis (nirsevimab-alip) injection for intramuscular use https://products.sanofi.us/beyfortus/beyfortus.pdf