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rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine

GlaxoSmithKline · FDA-approved active Biologic

rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine is a Meningococcal serogroup B vaccine Biologic drug developed by GlaxoSmithKline. It is currently FDA-approved for Prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B. Also known as: Bexsero.

This vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B by combining recombinant meningococcal protein antigens with outer membrane vesicles from a New Zealand strain.

This vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B by combining recombinant meningococcal protein antigens with outer membrane vesicles from a New Zealand strain. Used for Prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B.

At a glance

Generic namerMenB+OMV NZ vaccine
Also known asBexsero
SponsorGlaxoSmithKline
Drug classMeningococcal serogroup B vaccine
TargetNeisseria meningitidis serogroup B surface antigens
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaImmunology / Infectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

rMenB+OMV NZ contains recombinant meningococcal proteins (rMenB) combined with outer membrane vesicles (OMV) derived from a New Zealand epidemic strain of N. meningitidis serogroup B. The vaccine elicits both humoral and cellular immune responses, generating bactericidal antibodies that target surface antigens of serogroup B meningococci, thereby providing protection against invasive meningococcal disease.

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Frequently asked questions about rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine

What is rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine?

rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine is a Meningococcal serogroup B vaccine drug developed by GlaxoSmithKline, indicated for Prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B.

How does rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine work?

This vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B by combining recombinant meningococcal protein antigens with outer membrane vesicles from a New Zealand strain.

What is rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine used for?

rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine is indicated for Prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B.

Who makes rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine?

rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine is developed and marketed by GlaxoSmithKline (see full GlaxoSmithKline pipeline at /company/gsk).

Is rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine also known as anything else?

rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine is also known as Bexsero.

What drug class is rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine in?

rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine belongs to the Meningococcal serogroup B vaccine class. See all Meningococcal serogroup B vaccine drugs at /class/meningococcal-serogroup-b-vaccine.

What development phase is rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine in?

rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine is FDA-approved (marketed).

What are the side effects of rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine?

Common side effects of rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine include Injection site pain, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Myalgia, Fatigue, Headache.

What does rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine target?

rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine targets Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B surface antigens and is a Meningococcal serogroup B vaccine.

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