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FDA authorizes bamlanivimab and etesevimab monoclonal antibody therapy for post-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) for COVID-19

FDA authorizes bamlanivimab and etesevimab monoclonal antibody therapy for post-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) for COVID-19

The FDA has revised the EUA to authorize bamlanivimab and etesevimab monoclonal antibody therapy when administered together for post-exposure prevention in certain individuals who are at high risk for severe infection or death; people should consult with their healthcare provider to find out if this post-exposure therapy is appropriate for them.  A monoclonal antibody is …

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FDA Authorizes Monoclonal Antibody for Treatment of COVID-19

FDA Authorizes Monoclonal Antibody for Treatment of COVID-19

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the investigational monoclonal antibody therapy bamlanivimab for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adult and pediatric patients. Bamlanivimab is authorized for patients with positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral testing who are 12 years of age and older weighing at least 40 …

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