Overview of Uro Vaxom
Quick Facts
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient | Lyophilized bacterial lysate (OM-89) |
| Form | Hard capsule (oral) |
| Pharmacological Class | Immunostimulant / Immunomodulator |
| Common Use | Prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) |
| Origin | Biological (derived from Escherichia coli) |
What Type of Medicine is Uro Vaxom?
Uro Vaxom, identified by the substance code OM-89, is a prescription-only medicine classified as an oral immunostimulant within the immunomodulator pharmacological group. It is defined as a specialized biological origin medicine, produced by OM Pharma SA, and is clinically recognized for its high-level purpose of immune prophylaxis, which is the prevention of recurring infections. Unlike conventional antibacterial agents that directly eliminate active bacterial populations, Uro Vaxom stimulates the host's natural defenses, offering a non-antibiotic strategy for patients prone to frequent urinary issues.
Composition: Lyophilized Bacterial Lysate and Form
The core active component of Uro Vaxom is a lyophilized bacterial lysate derived from eighteen distinct strains of Escherichia coli, which is a uropathogen commonly implicated in urinary tract infections (UTIs). The medicine is presented as a hard capsule for oral administration, a form that ensures stability and potency of the biological material (OM-89). This immunologically active E. coli extract is used specifically in the management of recurrent UTIs. The capsule format also contains excipients such as mannitol and sodium glutamate, which stabilize the material for delivery through the gastrointestinal tract.
General Purpose: Non-Antibiotic Immune Prophylaxis
The overall benefit of Uro Vaxom is achieved through the stimulation of the immune system, serving as a strategic, non-antibiotic approach to prevention. The product functions by activating immune cells to increase the production of protective antibodies, notably secretory Immunoglobulin A (IgA), in the mucosal membranes. This systematic enhancement of the body’s humoral and cellular defenses reinforces the patient’s biological resistance, thereby reducing the vulnerability and frequency of bacterial colonization over time.
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