Medications for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.
Found 1 Approved Drug for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Synagis
Generic Name
Palivizumab
Synagis
Generic Name
Palivizumab
Form: Injection
Method of administration: Intramuscular
FDA approval date: June 19, 1998
Classification: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Anti-F Protein Monoclonal Antibody
Synagis is indicated for the prevention of serious lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in pediatric patients: with a history of premature birth (less than or equal to 35 weeks gestational age) and who are 6 months of age or younger at the beginning of RSV season, with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) that required medical treatment within the previous 6 months and who are 24 months of age or younger at the beginning of RSV season, with hemodynamically significant congenital heart disease (CHD) and who are 24 months of age or younger at the beginning of RSV season. Synagis is a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) F protein inhibitor monoclonal antibody indicated for the prevention of serious lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in pediatric patients: with a history of premature birth (less than or equal to 35 weeks gestational age) and who are 6 months of age or younger at the beginning of RSV season, with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) that required medical treatment within the previous 6 months and who are 24 months of age or younger at the beginning of RSV season, with hemodynamically significant congenital heart disease (CHD) and who are 24 months of age or younger at the beginning of RSV season. Limitations of Use: The safety and efficacy of Synagis have not been established for treatment of RSV disease. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: The safety and efficacy of Synagis have not been established for treatment of RSV disease [see Warnings and Precautions.
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