Becker's Hospital Review

November-2023-issue-of-beckers-hospital

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Sign up to know when Beyfortus becomes available at Beyfortus.com Reference: 1. Beyfortus (nirsevimab-alip). Prescribing Information. Sanofi . ©2023 Sanofi Pasteur Inc. All rights reserved. MAT-US-2301344-v1.0-07/2023 SANOFI, Discovery Drive Swiftwater, Pennsylvania 18370 Beyfortus ™ is NOW APPROVED! IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Contraindication Beyfortus is contraindicated in infants and children with a history of serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, to nirsevimab-alip or to any of the excipients. Warnings and Precautions • Hypersensitivity Including Anaphylaxis: Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have been observed with other human IgG1 monoclonal antibodies. If signs and symptoms of a clinically signifi cant hypersensitivity reaction or anaphylaxis occur, initiate appropriate medications and/or supportive therapy. • Use in Individuals with Clinically Signifi cant Bleeding Disorders: As with other IM injections, Beyfortus should be given with caution to infants and children with thrombocytopenia, any coagulation disorder or to individuals on anticoagulation therapy. Most common adverse reactions with Beyfortus were rash (0.9%) and injection site reactions (0.3%). Please see Brief Summary on the following pages, and visit Beyfortus.com to view the full Prescribing Information. Beyfortus is indicated for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease in 1 : • Neonates and infants born during or entering their fi rst RSV season • Children up to 24 months of age who remain vulnerable to severe RSV disease through their second RSV season

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