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Prevnar 20 Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine (diphtheria CRM197 protein) 46.2micrograms of saccharides per 0.5mL; susp for IM inj; contains aluminum.
Pharmacological Class
PCV.
How Supplied
Prefilled syringes—1, 10
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Prevnar 20 Indications
Indications
Active immunization against pneumonia and invasive disease caused by S. pneumoniae due to serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 8, 9V, 10A, 11A, 12F, 14, 15B, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F, and 33F.
Prevnar 20 Dosage and Administration
Adult
≥18yrs: 0.5mg IM once.
Children
<18yrs: not established.
Prevnar 20 Contraindications
Contraindications
Allergies to any diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine.
Prevnar 20 Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Prevnar 20 Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Have epinephrine inj available. Immunocompromised. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Prevnar 20 Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Prevnar 20 Interactions
Interactions
Immunosuppressants (eg, radiation, chemotherapy, high-dose steroids): may get suboptimal response. Antibody responses may be diminished if Pneumovax 23 was received 1 to 5 years prior to Prevnar 20.
Prevnar 20 Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Inj site reactions (eg, pain, swelling), muscle pain, fatigue, headache, arthralgia.
Prevnar 20 Clinical Trials
See Literature
Prevnar 20 Note
Not Applicable
Prevnar 20 Patient Counseling
See Literature
