Neisseria Meningitidis Serogroup W-135 CRM197 Conjugate Vaccine
This vaccine provides protection against Neisseria meningitidis serogroup W-135, a bacterial pathogen that causes serious invasive diseases including meningitis and septicemia. It is a conjugate vaccine that links meningococcal polysaccharides to a diphtheria protein carrier to enhance immune response, particularly in younger age groups.
A conjugate vaccine that protects against meningococcal disease caused by serogroup W-135 bacteria.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 901509
- Generic
- Neisseria Meningitidis Serogroup W-135 Oligosaccharide Diphtheria Crm197 Protein Conjugate Vaccine
- Class
- unclassified
- Brands
- Penmenvy, Menveo
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- injection
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup W-135. Used for individuals at increased risk due to travel to endemic regions, outbreak situations, or routine immunization programs in certain countries.
The vaccine contains oligosaccharide antigens from the W-135 capsular polysaccharide conjugated to diphtheria CRM197 protein. This conjugation converts a T-cell independent response to a T-cell dependent response, enhancing immunogenicity and inducing protective antibodies against serogroup W-135.
Administered by intramuscular injection. Contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to vaccine components. Common side effects include injection site reactions, fever, and irritability. Not a substitute for chemoprophylaxis in close contacts of confirmed cases.
Official drug label
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