Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Synagis Injection
Synagis Injection
| Generic name | palivizumab |
|---|---|
| Drug class | RSV Agents (antiviral monoclonal antibody, respiratory syncytial virus agent) |
| Forms | Solution for injection (single-dose vials) |
Synagis is a man-made antibody that helps prevent serious lung disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in babies who are premature or who have certain heart or lung conditions. It does not treat a child who already has RSV disease.
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