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Palivizumab

Generic Name
Palivizumab
Brand Names
Synagis
Drug Type
Biotech
CAS Number
188039-54-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
DQ448MW7KS

Overview

Humanized monoclonal antibody (IgG1k) produced by recombinant DNA technology, directed to an epitope in the A antigenic site of the F protein of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Synagis is a composite of human (95%) and murine (5%) antibody sequences. The human heavy chain sequence was derived from the constant domains of human IgG1 and the variable framework regions of the VH genes Cor (1) and Cess (2). The human lightchain sequence was derived from the constant domain of Ck and the variable framework regions of the VL gene K104 withJk-4. Palivizumab is expressed from a stable murine (mouse) myeloma cell line (NS0). Palivizumab is composed of to heavy chains (50.6 kDa each) and two light chains (27.6 kDa each), contains 1-2% carbohydrate by weight and has a molecular weight of 147.7 kDa +/- 1 kDa (MALDI-TOF)

Indication

For prophylaxis of respiratory diseases casued by respiratory syncytial virus.

Associated Conditions

  • Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ)
66658-230
INTRAMUSCULAR
50 mg in 0.5 mL
11/17/2020
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ)
66658-231
INTRAMUSCULAR
100 mg in 1 mL
11/17/2020

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
Authorised
8/13/1999

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
SYNAGIS SOLUTION FOR INJECTION 100MG/ML
SIN15112P
INJECTION, SOLUTION
100mg/ml
11/7/2016

NMPA Drug Approvals

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Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
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Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

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Registration No.
Company
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Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
SYNAGIS palivizumab (rmc) 50 mg / 0.5 mL solution for injection vial
231133
Medicine
A
9/24/2015
SYNAGIS palivizumab (rmc) 100 mg / 1 mL solution for injection vial
231139
Medicine
A
9/24/2015

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
SYNAGIS
astrazeneca canada inc
02438372
Solution - Intramuscular
50 MG / 0.5 ML
11/3/2016
SYNAGIS
astrazeneca canada inc
02438364
Solution - Intramuscular
100 MG / ML
11/3/2016
SYNAGIS
02245890
Powder For Solution - Intramuscular
100 MG / VIAL
9/26/2002
SYNAGIS
02245889
Powder For Solution - Intramuscular
50 MG / VIAL
9/26/2002

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
SYNAGIS 50 mg/0,5 ml SOLUCION INYECTABLE
199117003
SOLUCIÓN INYECTABLE
Uso Hospitalario
Not Commercialized
SYNAGIS 100 mg/1 ml SOLUCION INYECTABLE
199117004
SOLUCIÓN INYECTABLE
Uso Hospitalario
Not Commercialized
SYNAGIS 50 mg POLVO Y DISOLVENTE PARA SOLUCION INYECTABLE
99117001
POLVO Y DISOLVENTE PARA SOLUCIÓN INYECTABLE
Uso Hospitalario
Not Commercialized
SYNAGIS 100 mg POLVO Y DISOLVENTE PARA SOLUCION INYECTABLE
99117002
POLVO Y DISOLVENTE PARA SOLUCIÓN INYECTABLE
Uso Hospitalario
Not Commercialized

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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Company
Registration Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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MA Holder
MA Number
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Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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