Meningococcal Group B Vaccine
Trumenba is a brand-name vaccine that helps protect against invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B bacteria. It is approved for use in adolescents and young adults, typically those aged 10 through 25 years. The vaccine works by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against the bacteria, helping prevent potentially serious infections.
Trumenba is a meningococcal B vaccine used to protect adolescents and young adults from invasive meningococcal disease caused by serogroup B bacteria.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1593136
- Generic
- Trumenba
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B bacteria in individuals aged 10-25 years.
Contains recombinant meningococcal B proteins (factor H binding protein [fHbp], Neisseria adhesin A [NadA], and Porin B) that stimulate the immune system to produce protective antibodies against meningococcal serogroup B bacteria.
Administered as an intramuscular injection typically given as a 2 or 3-dose series depending on the schedule. Common side effects may include pain at the injection site, fatigue, and headache. Consult with a healthcare provider regarding contraindications, timing with other vaccines, and whether vaccination is appropriate based on individual risk factors.
Official drug label
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