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pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (20-valent, adsorbed)

pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (20-valent, adsorbed) (PREVENAR 20 (PREVIOUSLY APEXXNAR)) is a immunostimulant.

EMA: approved Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07) J07AL02
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Drug details — pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (20-valent, adsorbed)
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Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07)
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Quick answer

pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (20-valent, adsorbed) (PREVENAR 20 (PREVIOUSLY APEXXNAR)) is a immunostimulant.

Key facts

INN pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (20-valent, adsorbed)
Brand PREVENAR 20 (PREVIOUSLY APEXXNAR)
Mechanism Immunostimulant
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07)
ATC code J07AL02

Mechanism of action

Immunostimulant

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. BMS-641988 (AR#2) Phase 1 · Bristol Myers Squibb · Prostate Cancer
  2. 2024-515363-63-00 Approved · Disc Medicine · Asplenia
  3. B7471015 Approved · First Biotech (Australia) · VACCINE-TYPE RADIOLOGICALLY-CONFIRMED COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED PNE

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Frequently asked questions

What is pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (20-valent, adsorbed)?

pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (20-valent, adsorbed) (PREVENAR 20 (PREVIOUSLY APEXXNAR)) is a immunostimulant.

What is the brand name for pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (20-valent, adsorbed)?

PREVENAR 20 (PREVIOUSLY APEXXNAR) is a marketed brand name for pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (20-valent, adsorbed). Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.