Substance / Medication

Palivizumab

Overview

Active Ingredient
palivizumab
RxNorm CUI
194279

Indications

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, [see 14 Clinical Studies

Labeler: Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ)Updated: 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

[see 5.1 Warnings and Precautions () ]. Synagis is contraindicated in children who have had a previous significant hypersensitivity reaction to Synagis

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

View full prescribing information on DailyMed

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

1 trials linked to this intervention

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Total Trials
0
Recruiting
1
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Palivizumab for preventing severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in children.
Garegnani Luis, Roson Rodriguez Pablo, Escobar Liquitay Camila Micaela et al. · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2025
PMID: 40698576Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Is Palivizumabe a Protective Factor for the Development of Asthma in Children? A Systematic Review With Metanalysis.
Manini Mariana Bueno, da Silva Natali Caroline, de Castro Rafaela Agra et al. · Pediatr Pulmonol · 2025
PMID: 40844025Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Efficacy of Palivizumab Immunoprophylaxis for Reducing Severe RSV Outcomes in Children with Immunodeficiencies: A Systematic Review.
Reicherz Frederic, Abu-Raya Bahaa, Akinseye Omolabake et al. · J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc · 2024
PMID: 38279954Meta-Analysis
Palivizumab for preventing severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in children.
Garegnani Luis, Styrmisdóttir Lea, Roson Rodriguez Pablo et al. · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2021
PMID: 34783356Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Cost-effectiveness of Palivizumab for Respiratory Syncytial Virus: A Systematic Review.
Mac Stephen, Sumner Amanda, Duchesne-Belanger Samuel et al. · Pediatrics · 2019
PMID: 31040196Meta-Analysis
Adherence and outcomes: a systematic review of palivizumab utilization.
Wong Sophie K, Li Abby, Lanctôt Krista L et al. · Expert Rev Respir Med · 2018
PMID: 29130355Meta-Analysis
Systematic Review of the Safety and Efficacy of Palivizumab among Infants and Young Children with Cystic Fibrosis.
Kua Kok Pim, Lee Shaun Wen Huey · Pharmacotherapy · 2017
PMID: 28423192Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

View adverse reactions & drug interactions on DailyMed

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Palivizumab (substance)
SNOMED CT
386900007
UMLS CUI
C0672596
RxNorm CUI
194279
Labeler
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ)

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

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Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
1
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.