- Indications and usage
- AREXVY is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in:
• Individuals 60 years of age and older.
• Individuals 18 through 59 years of age who are at increased risk for LRTD caused by RSV.
Limitations of Use: AREXVY is not for use in pregnant individuals.
- Dosage and administration
- For intramuscular use only.
• After reconstitution, a single dose of AREXVY is either 0.5 mL (vial and vial presentation) or approximately 0.5 mL (vial and prefilled syringe presentation).
• Supplied as two presentations: (1) Vial of Lyophilized Antigen Component reconstituted with accompanying Adjuvant Suspension Component vial; (2) Vial of Lyophilized Antigen Component reconstituted with accompanying prefilled syringe of Adjuvant Suspension Component.
- Dosage forms and strengths
- For injectable suspension: Single dose after reconstitution is 0.5 mL (vial/vial) or approximately 0.5 mL (vial/prefilled syringe).
- Contraindications
- History of severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any component of the vaccine.
- Warnings and precautions
- • Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Postmarketing observational study suggests an increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome during the 42 days following vaccination.
• Allergic Reactions: Appropriate medical treatment must be immediately available to manage potential anaphylactic reactions.
• Syncope: Syncope (fainting) may occur; procedures should be in place to avoid injury from falling.
• Altered Immunocompetence: Immunocompromised persons may have a diminished immune response.
- Adverse reactions
- • Most commonly reported adverse reactions (≥10%) in adults ≥60 years: injection site pain (60.9%), fatigue (33.6%), myalgia (28.9%), headache (27.2%), and arthralgia (18.1%).
• In adults 50–59 years: injection site pain (75.8%), fatigue (39.8%), myalgia (35.6%), headache (31.7%), arthralgia (23.4%), erythema (13.2%), and swelling (10.4%).
• In adults 18–49 years: injection site pain (76.0%), myalgia (59.9%), fatigue (59.6%), headache (43.6%), and arthralgia (28.3%).