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Tedivax-Adult™/ Td-Rix™
Tedivax-Adult/Td-Rix is a combined tetanus and diphtheria toxoid vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against tetanus and diphtheria toxins.
Tedivax-Adult/Td-Rix is a combined tetanus and diphtheria toxoid vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against tetanus and diphtheria toxins. Used for Active immunization against tetanus and diphtheria in adults, Booster vaccination in adults with prior tetanus/diphtheria immunization.
At a glance
| Generic name | Tedivax-Adult™/ Td-Rix™ |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | GlaxoSmithKline |
| Drug class | Toxoid vaccine |
| Target | Tetanus toxin (tetanospasmin) and diphtheria toxin |
| Modality | Biologic |
| Therapeutic area | Immunology / Infectious Disease |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
The vaccine contains inactivated toxins from Clostridium tetani and Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which trigger adaptive immune responses without causing disease. These toxoids prime B cells and T cells to recognize and neutralize the actual toxins if exposure occurs, providing long-term protective immunity against tetanus and diphtheria.
Approved indications
- Active immunization against tetanus and diphtheria in adults
- Booster vaccination in adults with prior tetanus/diphtheria immunization
Common side effects
- Injection site pain/tenderness
- Injection site erythema/swelling
- Myalgia
- Headache
- Fatigue
Key clinical trials
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- Tedivax-Adult™/ Td-Rix™ CI brief — competitive landscape report
- Tedivax-Adult™/ Td-Rix™ updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- GlaxoSmithKline portfolio CI