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MenACWY-CRM Vaccine

Novartis · Phase 3 active Biologic

MenACWY-CRM Vaccine is a Conjugate vaccine Biologic drug developed by Novartis. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, and Y.

MenACWY-CRM is a conjugate vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against meningococcal serogroups A, C, W, and Y by coupling polysaccharide antigens to a carrier protein.

MenACWY-CRM is a conjugate vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against meningococcal serogroups A, C, W, and Y by coupling polysaccharide antigens to a carrier protein. Used for Prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, and Y.

At a glance

Generic nameMenACWY-CRM Vaccine
SponsorNovartis
Drug classConjugate vaccine
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology / Infectious Disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

The vaccine contains purified capsular polysaccharides from Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, and Y conjugated to CRM197 (a non-toxic diphtheria toxin variant), which enhances immunogenicity and T-cell dependent responses. This conjugation allows the vaccine to elicit both IgG antibodies and immunological memory, providing protection against invasive meningococcal disease caused by these four serogroups.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about MenACWY-CRM Vaccine

What is MenACWY-CRM Vaccine?

MenACWY-CRM Vaccine is a Conjugate vaccine drug developed by Novartis, indicated for Prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, and Y.

How does MenACWY-CRM Vaccine work?

MenACWY-CRM is a conjugate vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against meningococcal serogroups A, C, W, and Y by coupling polysaccharide antigens to a carrier protein.

What is MenACWY-CRM Vaccine used for?

MenACWY-CRM Vaccine is indicated for Prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, and Y.

Who makes MenACWY-CRM Vaccine?

MenACWY-CRM Vaccine is developed by Novartis (see full Novartis pipeline at /company/novartis).

What drug class is MenACWY-CRM Vaccine in?

MenACWY-CRM Vaccine belongs to the Conjugate vaccine class. See all Conjugate vaccine drugs at /class/conjugate-vaccine.

What development phase is MenACWY-CRM Vaccine in?

MenACWY-CRM Vaccine is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of MenACWY-CRM Vaccine?

Common side effects of MenACWY-CRM Vaccine include Injection site pain, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Myalgia, Headache, Fatigue.

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