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shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine (live)

shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine (live) (ZOSTAVAX) is a biological vaccine - induces immune response.

EMA: withdrawn Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07) J07BK02
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Drug details — shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine (live)
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Quick answer

shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine (live) (ZOSTAVAX) is a biological vaccine - induces immune response.

Key facts

INN shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine (live)
Brand ZOSTAVAX
Mechanism Biological vaccine - induces immune response
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07)
ATC code J07BK02

Mechanism of action

Biological vaccine - induces immune response

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA withdrawn

Pipeline programs

  1. Low-dose experimental vaccine Phase 2 · Sinovac Research and · Herpes Zoster
  2. Z-1018 Phase 1 · Dynavax Technologies · Shingles
  3. Brivudine Approved · Chinese Academy of · Herpes Zoster
  4. DAN-ZOSTER Approved · GSK Glaxo Smith · Herpes Zoster
  5. Drug Unknown · First People's Hospital · Herpes Zoster

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Frequently asked questions

What is shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine (live)?

shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine (live) (ZOSTAVAX) is a biological vaccine - induces immune response.

What is the brand name for shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine (live)?

ZOSTAVAX is a marketed brand name for shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine (live). Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.