Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group A

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Identification

Brand Names
Menquadfi, Menveo, Nimenrix
Generic Name
Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group A
DrugBank Accession Number
DB13889
Background

Meningococcal group A polysaccharide is group-specific polysaccharide antigens extracted and purified from Neisseria meningitidis serogroup A. N. meningitidis is a bacteria that causes endemic and epidemic diseases including meningitis and meningococcemia. It is subcutaneously administered as an active immunization against the invasive meningococcal disease caused by the serogroup A.

Type
Biotech
Groups
Approved, Experimental, Investigational
Biologic Classification
Vaccines
Other vaccines
Synonyms
  • Meningococcal group A polysaccharide
  • Meningococcal polysaccharide antigen group A
  • Neisseria meningitidis group A capsular polysaccharide antigen
  • Neisseria meningitidis group A polysaccharide antigen, A

Pharmacology

Indication

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Prevention ofInvasive meningococcal infection caused by neisseria meningitidis serogroup a••••••••••••
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Pharmacodynamics

Not Available

Mechanism of action
Not Available
Absorption

Not Available

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

Not Available

Metabolism
Not Available
Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

Not Available

Clearance

Not Available

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Not Available

Pathways
Not Available
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
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Interactions

Drug Interactions
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Food Interactions
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Products

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Mixture Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
MENACTRA 0,5 ML IM ENJEKSİYONLUK ÇÖZELTİ İÇEREN FLAKON, 1 ADETMeningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group A (4 mcg/0.5ml) + Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group C (4 mcg/0.5ml) + Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group W-135 (4 mcg/0.5ml) + Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group Y (4 mcg/0.5ml)Injection, solutionIntramuscularSANOFİ PASTEUR AŞI TİC. A.Ş.2012-11-07Not applicableTurkey flag
MENACTRA 0,5 ML IM ENJEKSİYONLUK ÇÖZELTİ İÇEREN FLAKON, 5 ADETMeningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group A (4 mcg/0.5ml) + Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group C (4 mcg/0.5ml) + Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group W-135 (4 mcg/0.5ml) + Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group Y (4 mcg/0.5ml)Injection, solutionIntramuscularSANOFİ PASTEUR AŞI TİC. A.Ş.2020-08-14Not applicableTurkey flag
Mencevax Ac Pws 500mcg/vialMeningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group A (500 mcg / vial) + Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group C (500 mcg / vial) + Sodium chloride (5 mL / vial)Powder, for solutionSubcutaneousGlaxosmithkline Inc1994-08-292006-06-02Canada flag
Mencevax Ac Pws 50mcg/vialMeningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group A (50 mcg / vial) + Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group C (50 mcg / vial) + Sodium chloride (.5 mL / vial)Powder, for solutionSubcutaneousGlaxosmithkline Inc1992-12-312006-06-02Canada flag
Mencevax Ac Pws Inj 2500mcg/vialMeningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group A (2.5 mg / vial) + Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine group C (2.5 mg / vial) + Sodium chloride (25 mL / vial)Powder, for solutionSubcutaneousGlaxosmithkline Inc1992-12-312006-06-02Canada flag

Categories

Drug Categories
Classification
Not classified
Affected organisms
Not Available

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
1I86B47NY4
CAS number
Not Available

References

General References
Not Available
PubChem Substance
347911458
RxNav
29501
FDA label
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Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
4Active Not RecruitingPreventionPapilloma Viral Infection1
4CompletedBasic ScienceMeningitis / Meningococcal Disease / Septicemia1
4CompletedOtherMeningococcal Meningitis1
4CompletedPreventionMeningococcal Disease1
4CompletedPreventionMeningococcal Disease, Invasive1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
Not Available
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
Injection, solutionIntramuscular
Powder, for solutionSubcutaneous
Injection, powder, for solutionSubcutaneous
Kit; powder, for solutionSubcutaneous
Injection; kitSubcutaneous
PowderIntramuscular
Powder, for solution; solutionIntramuscular
Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solutionIntramuscular
Injection, powder, for solutionIntramuscular
Injection, powder, for solutionIntramuscular10 mcg/0.5ml
Kit; powder, for solutionIntramuscular
Injection, powder, for solution
Prices
Not Available
Patents
Not Available

Properties

State
Not Available
Experimental Properties
Not Available

Drug created at September 08, 2017 20:22 / Updated at June 12, 2020 16:53