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Tozinameran (BNT162b2) / Riltozinameran (BNT162b2 OMI BA.1) (tozinameran-bnt162b2-riltozinameran-bnt162b2-omi-ba-1)

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Tozinameran (BNT162b2) / Riltozinameran (BNT162b2 OMI BA.1) (generic name: tozinameran-bnt162b2-riltozinameran-bnt162b2-omi-ba-1) is a vaccine drug developed by Pfizer. It is currently FDA-approved for Prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 5 years of age and older, Prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 6 months through 4 years of age, Prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 12 years of age and older.

Tozinameran (BNT162b2) / Riltozinameran (BNT162b2 OMI BA.1) is a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc. It works by stimulating the body's immune system to produce antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The vaccine is administered in two doses, with a booster dose recommended for individuals 5 years of age and older. It is approved for use in individuals 5 years of age and older, as well as in individuals 6 months through 4 years of age. The vaccine has been shown to be effective in preventing severe illness and hospitalization due to COVID-19. It has generated significant revenue for Pfizer Inc., with sales exceeding $62.6 billion. The vaccine's mechanism of action and clinical differentiation set it apart from other COVID-19 vaccines.

At a glance

Generic nametozinameran-bnt162b2-riltozinameran-bnt162b2-omi-ba-1
SponsorPfizer
Drug classvaccine
TargetSARS-CoV-2 spike protein
Therapeutic areaImmunology
PhaseFDA-approved

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Drug interactions

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Frequently asked questions about Tozinameran (BNT162b2) / Riltozinameran (BNT162b2 OMI BA.1)

What is Tozinameran (BNT162b2) / Riltozinameran (BNT162b2 OMI BA.1)?

Tozinameran (BNT162b2) / Riltozinameran (BNT162b2 OMI BA.1) (tozinameran-bnt162b2-riltozinameran-bnt162b2-omi-ba-1) is a vaccine drug developed by Pfizer, indicated for Prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 5 years of age and older, Prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 6 months through 4 years of age, Prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 12 years of age and older.

What is Tozinameran (BNT162b2) / Riltozinameran (BNT162b2 OMI BA.1) used for?

Tozinameran (BNT162b2) / Riltozinameran (BNT162b2 OMI BA.1) is indicated for Prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 5 years of age and older, Prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 6 months through 4 years of age, Prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 12 years of age and older, Prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 12 years of age and older as a booster dose, Prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 5 years of age and older as a booster dose.

Who makes Tozinameran (BNT162b2) / Riltozinameran (BNT162b2 OMI BA.1)?

Tozinameran (BNT162b2) / Riltozinameran (BNT162b2 OMI BA.1) is developed and marketed by Pfizer (see full Pfizer pipeline at /company/pfizer).

What is the generic name of Tozinameran (BNT162b2) / Riltozinameran (BNT162b2 OMI BA.1)?

tozinameran-bnt162b2-riltozinameran-bnt162b2-omi-ba-1 is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Tozinameran (BNT162b2) / Riltozinameran (BNT162b2 OMI BA.1).

What drug class is Tozinameran (BNT162b2) / Riltozinameran (BNT162b2 OMI BA.1) in?

Tozinameran (BNT162b2) / Riltozinameran (BNT162b2 OMI BA.1) belongs to the vaccine class. See all vaccine drugs at /class/vaccine.

What development phase is Tozinameran (BNT162b2) / Riltozinameran (BNT162b2 OMI BA.1) in?

Tozinameran (BNT162b2) / Riltozinameran (BNT162b2 OMI BA.1) is FDA-approved (marketed).

What does Tozinameran (BNT162b2) / Riltozinameran (BNT162b2 OMI BA.1) target?

Tozinameran (BNT162b2) / Riltozinameran (BNT162b2 OMI BA.1) targets SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and is a vaccine.

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