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Neisseria meningitidis group c capsular polysaccharide diphtheria toxoid conjugate antigen

Generic Name
Neisseria meningitidis group c capsular polysaccharide diphtheria toxoid conjugate antigen
Brand Names
Menactra
Drug Type
Biotech
Unique Ingredient Identifier
2J57K2523T

Overview

Neisseria meningitidis group c capsular polysaccharide diphtheria toxoid conjugate antigen is an active intramuscular immunization for the prophylaxis of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup c. The vaccine contains N. meningitis serogroup c capsular polysaccharide antigens that are purified and individually conjugated to diphtheria toxoid protein that are extracted from Corynebacterium diphtheriae grown in another culture.

Background

Neisseria meningitidis group c capsular polysaccharide diphtheria toxoid conjugate antigen is an active intramuscular immunization for the prophylaxis of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup c. The vaccine contains N. meningitis serogroup c capsular polysaccharide antigens that are purified and individually conjugated to diphtheria toxoid protein that are extracted from Corynebacterium diphtheriae grown in another culture.

Indication

No indication information available.

Associated Conditions

  • Invasive Meningococcal Infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C

FDA Approved Products

No FDA products found for this drug

Singapore Approved Products

NIMENRIX POWDER AND SOLVENT FOR SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
Manufacturer:Catalent Belgium S.A. (diluent in pre-filled syringe), Pfizer Manufacturing Belgium NV (diluent in pre-filled syringe), Pfizer Manufacturing Belgium NV, GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA
Form:INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
Strength:5 micrograms
Online:Yes
Approved: 2014/04/03
Approval:SIN14534P

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