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Gardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc)

GlaxoSmithKline · Phase 3 active Biologic

Gardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc) is a Recombinant vaccine Biologic drug developed by GlaxoSmithKline. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Prevention of cervical cancer caused by HPV types 16 and 18, Prevention of genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11, Prevention of anal cancer and other HPV-related cancers.

Gardasil is a recombinant vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against human papillomavirus (HPV) types to prevent infection and associated cancers.

Gardasil is a recombinant vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against human papillomavirus (HPV) types to prevent infection and associated cancers. Used for Prevention of cervical cancer caused by HPV types 16 and 18, Prevention of genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11, Prevention of anal cancer and other HPV-related cancers.

At a glance

Generic nameGardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc)
SponsorGlaxoSmithKline
Drug classRecombinant vaccine
TargetHuman papillomavirus (HPV) types 6, 11, 16, 18
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaOncology / Immunology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Gardasil contains virus-like particles (VLPs) derived from the major capsid protein of HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18. These VLPs are non-infectious but immunogenic, triggering a humoral immune response that generates neutralizing antibodies. These antibodies prevent HPV infection of epithelial cells, thereby reducing the risk of HPV-related cancers and diseases.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Gardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc)

What is Gardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc)?

Gardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc) is a Recombinant vaccine drug developed by GlaxoSmithKline, indicated for Prevention of cervical cancer caused by HPV types 16 and 18, Prevention of genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11, Prevention of anal cancer and other HPV-related cancers.

How does Gardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc) work?

Gardasil is a recombinant vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against human papillomavirus (HPV) types to prevent infection and associated cancers.

What is Gardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc) used for?

Gardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc) is indicated for Prevention of cervical cancer caused by HPV types 16 and 18, Prevention of genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11, Prevention of anal cancer and other HPV-related cancers.

Who makes Gardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc)?

Gardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc) is developed by GlaxoSmithKline (see full GlaxoSmithKline pipeline at /company/gsk).

What drug class is Gardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc) in?

Gardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc) belongs to the Recombinant vaccine class. See all Recombinant vaccine drugs at /class/recombinant-vaccine.

What development phase is Gardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc) in?

Gardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc) is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Gardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc)?

Common side effects of Gardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc) include Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site erythema, Fever, Headache, Nausea.

What does Gardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc) target?

Gardasil ® (Merck & Co. Inc) targets Human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6, 11, 16, 18 and is a Recombinant vaccine.

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