Eua for Regen-Cov Now Includes COVID-19 Postexposure Prophylaxis.

Diane S Aschenbrenner
Author Information
  1. Diane S Aschenbrenner: Diane S. Aschenbrenner is a former member of the faculty at Notre Dame of Maryland University and the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. She coordinates Drug Watch : diane.aschenbrenner@gmail.com .

Abstract

The emergency use authorization for REGEN-COV (a combination of two monoclonal antibodies, casirivimab and imdevimab) has been revised to include postexposure prophylaxis of COVID-19 in adults and children 12 years of age and older who, if they become COVID-19 positive, are at high risk for severe disease.Prophylaxis with REGEN-COV is not a substitute for vaccination against COVID-19.

MeSH Term

Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
COVID-19
Child
Drug Approval
Drug Combinations
Humans
Middle Aged
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
United States
Young Adult

Chemicals

Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
Drug Combinations
casirivimab and imdevimab drug combination

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