rabies vaccine, purified vero cell + equine rabies immunoglobulin

This drug is a **combination therapy** used for *rabies post-exposure prophylaxis*. It consists of two components: - **Rabies vaccine, purified vero cell** (PVRV): An inactivated rabies virus vaccine produced using Vero cells, highly purified to minimize impurities and residual host DNA. The vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce neutralizing antibodies against rabies virus, thereby providing active immunization[2][3][4][6][7]. - **Equine rabies immunoglobulin** (ERIG): Purified antibodies from horses immunized with rabies virus, providing immediate passive immunity by neutralizing rabies virus at the site of exposure[5]. ERIG is typically heat-treated to increase purity and safety[5]. The combination is indicated for *post-exposure prophylaxis*—PVRV to induce long-term immunity and ERIG for immediate protection before the vaccine-induced immune response becomes effective[5].

Brand names

Favirab

Other names

PVRV + pERIGPVRVpurified vero cell rabies vaccinepERIGpurified equine rabies immunoglobulin