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ImoVax rabies (Imovax)

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Servier · Vaccine · Vaccine

What is ImoVax rabies?

ImoVax rabies is a vaccine developed by Servier. It is approved for therapeutic indications via injectable (others) or intradermal injection or intramuscular (im) injection.

Drug Profile

Brand NamesImovax
CompanyServier
Drug ClassVaccine, Large Molecules
RouteInjectable (Others), Intradermal Injection, Intramuscular (IM) Injection
StatusApproved
Sources: ClinicalTrials.gov, Servier

Therapeutic Indications

ImoVax rabies is developed for 1 unique indication across 1 therapeutic area.

Therapeutic AreaConditionPhase
Infections and infestationsRabies✓ Approved

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