Beyfortus
This is a monoclonal antibody injection that protects against RSV
Active ingredients:
The active ingredient is Nirsevimab-alip, which is a monoclonal antibody
Inactive ingredients:
Relevant Terms
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Antibody: a protein made by the immune system in response to a foreign particle (antigen). These proteins circulate in the blood and help defend the body against the substance.
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Antigen: This is any substance that triggers the immune system to create antibodies. For example, allergens such as pollen are antigens.
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Monoclonal antibodies: Antibodies made in a lab that are used to target and protect against an antigen
Sources
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Package insert: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2023/761328s000lbl.pdf
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Monoclonal antibodies:
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Arginine hydrochloride:​
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​https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-drug/def/arginine-hydrochloride
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-l-arginine/art-20364681
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https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/748967/nutrients
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https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=6accf33f-9841-4327-8923-93c42020ef12
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https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21459-pituitary-gland
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Histidine:
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Histidine hydrochloride
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Polysorbate 80:
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​https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-ingredients
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Sucrose
Last updated: Jan 28th, 2024