Generic Name:

Therapeutic Class:

Antiviral

Availability:

Rx

Common Brands:

Form:

Solution for injection

PALIVIZUMAB (pal i VI zu mab) is an antibody. It is used in infants and children to prevent severe cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. Children treated with this medicine may still get RSV but will not get as sick as if they were not treated at all. This medicine does not protect against other infections.