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Purified vero rabies vaccine - serum free
Purified vero rabies vaccine - serum free is a vaccine Biologic drug developed by Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Pre-exposure prophylaxis against rabies, Post-exposure prophylaxis against rabies. Also known as: VRVg-2, VRVg.
This vaccine works by stimulating the body's immune system to produce antibodies against the rabies virus.
This vaccine works by stimulating the body's immune system to produce antibodies against the rabies virus. Used for Pre-exposure prophylaxis against rabies, Post-exposure prophylaxis against rabies.
At a glance
| Generic name | Purified vero rabies vaccine - serum free |
|---|---|
| Also known as | VRVg-2, VRVg |
| Sponsor | Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company |
| Drug class | vaccine |
| Modality | Biologic |
| Therapeutic area | Immunology |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
The purified vero rabies vaccine - serum free works by using a weakened form of the rabies virus to stimulate the body's immune system, which then produces antibodies to fight the virus. This process helps to build immunity against rabies, providing protection against the disease.
Approved indications
- Pre-exposure prophylaxis against rabies
- Post-exposure prophylaxis against rabies
Common side effects
- Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
- Fatigue
- Headache
Key clinical trials
- Study of Purified Vero Rabies Vaccine Compared With Two Reference Rabies Vaccines, Given in a Pre-exposure Regimen to Children and Adults and as Single Booster Dose to a Subset of Adults (PHASE3)
- Study of Purified Vero Rabies Vaccine Compared With a Reference Rabies Vaccine as Simulated Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis in Adult and Pediatric Population in Thaïland (PHASE3)
- Study of Purified Vero Rabies Vaccine Compared With a Reference Rabies Vaccine as Simulated Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis in Adults in Thaïland (PHASE3)
- Study of Purified Vero Rabies Vaccine Compared With Two Reference Rabies Vaccines in a Simulated Post-Exposure Regimen in Adults (PHASE3)
- Immunogenicity and Safety of a Purified Vero Rabies Vaccine (PHASE2)
- Comparison of Purified Vero Rabies Vaccine, Serum Free With Human Diploid Cell Vaccine in Pre-exposure Use (PHASE2)
- Purified Vero Rabies Vaccine-Serum Free Compared to Human Diploid Cell Vaccine in a Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Regimen (PHASE2)
- Study of Purified Vero Rabies Vaccine and Rabies Human Diploid Cell Vaccine in a Simulated Rabies Post-exposure Regimen (PHASE2)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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- Drug class: All vaccine drugs
- Manufacturer: Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Immunology
- Indication: Drugs for Pre-exposure prophylaxis against rabies
- Indication: Drugs for Post-exposure prophylaxis against rabies
- Also known as: VRVg-2, VRVg
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