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Palivizumab is an antiparasite agent which is a kind of antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Antiparasite drug

Brands

Synagis

Side Effects

Common

Upper respiratory tract symptom
Irritation at injection site
Pain
Rash
Runny nose

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)
3.3
38 reviews
RSV
3.1
20 reviews
Bronchiolitis
2.9
74 reviews

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