Xacduro
(durlobactam / sulbactam)Dosage & Administration
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Xacduro Prescribing Information
Hospital-acquired Bacterial Pneumonia and Ventilator-associated Bacterial Pneumonia (HABP/VABP)
XACDURO is indicated in patients 18 years of age and older for the treatment of hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (HABP/VABP), caused by susceptible isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex.
Limitations of Use
XACDURO is not indicated for the treatment of HABP/VABP caused by pathogens other than susceptible isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex [see Clinical Studies (14)].
Usage
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of XACDURO and other antibacterial drugs, XACDURO should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.
Recommended Dosage
XACDURO is a co-packaged product containing sulbactam for injection and durlobactam for injection. The recommended dosage of XACDURO is 1 gram (g) of sulbactam and 1 g of durlobactam every 6 hours administered by intravenous (IV) infusion over 3 hours in adults with a creatinine clearance (CLcr) of 45 to 129 mL/min.
Adjustments to the dosing regimen for XACDURO are recommended for patients with CLcr less than 45 mL/min and for patients with CLcr greater than or equal to 130 mL/min [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].
The recommended duration of treatment with XACDURO is 7 to 14 days. The duration of therapy should be guided by the patient's clinical status.
Dosage in Patients (18 Years of Age and Older) Based on Renal Function
See Table 1 for the recommended dosage of XACDURO in patients (18 years of age and older) based on renal function [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Adjustments to the dosing regimen are recommended for patients with creatinine clearance (CLcr) less than 45 mL/min and patients with augmented renal clearance (CLcr greater than or equal to 130 mL/min). For patients undergoing intermittent hemodialysis (HD), start the dosing of XACDURO immediately after the completion of HD.
For patients with fluctuating renal function, monitor CLcr and adjust dosage accordingly [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].
| Dose of Sulbactam and Durlobactam (g) | Estimated CLcr (mL/min) * | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ||
| sulbactam 1 g and durlobactam 1 g | Greater than or equal to 130 | Every 4 hours |
| 45 to 129 | Every 6 hours | |
| 30 to 44 | Every 8 hours | |
| 15 to 29 | Every 12 hours | |
| less than 15 † | For patients initiating XACDURO: Every 12 hours for the first 3 doses (0, 12, and 24 hours), followed by every 24 hours after the third dose † For patients currently receiving XACDURO whose CLcr declines to less than 15 mL/min: Every 24 hours | |
Administration
The prepared XACDURO solution [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)] should be brought to ambient room temperature (over 15 to 30 min) prior to infusion to the patient. Administer all doses of XACDURO by intravenous (IV) infusion over 3 hours.
Preparation of XACDURO for Intravenous Administration
XACDURO is a co-packaged kit containing 1 clear single-dose vial of sulbactam 1g and 2 amber single-dose vials of durlobactam 0.5g as sterile powders that must be reconstituted and further diluted using aseptic technique prior to intravenous infusion.
XACDURO does not contain a bacteriostatic preservative and the prepared solution must be used within 24 hours when stored refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Discard unused portion.
Items required to prepare XACDURO:
- XACDURO kit (includes one sulbactam 1 g single-dose vial and two durlobactam 0.5 g single-dose vials)
- 100 mL infusion bag containing 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP
- 10 mL Sterile Water for Injection, USP
- 10 mL sterile syringe and alcohol wipes
Preparation of XACDURO:
- Reconstitute the sulbactam 1 g single-dose vial with 5 mL of Sterile Water for Injection and gently shake to dissolve. Each reconstituted vial contains 1 g of sulbactam per 5 mL of clear, colorless to slightly yellow solution. The reconstituted solution is not for direct injection and must be diluted before intravenous infusion. Dilution must occur within 1 hour of reconstitution.
- Reconstitute each durlobactam 0.5 g single-dose vial with 2.5 mL of Sterile Water for Injection and gently shake to dissolve. Each reconstituted vial contains 0.5 g of durlobactam per 2.5 mL of clear, light yellow to orange solution. The reconstituted solution is not for direct injection and must be diluted before intravenous infusion. Dilution must occur within 1 hour of reconstitution.
- To prepare the required XACDURO dose, withdraw 5 mL of reconstituted sulbactam and 5 mL (2.5 mL from each vial) of reconstituted durlobactam. Add the withdrawn volume of both sulbactam and durlobactam to a 100 mL infusion bag of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection, USP. Discard unused portion.
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. The prepared XACDURO solution should appear as a clear, light yellow to orange solution, free of particulates. If the XACDURO solution is cloudy or contains particulates, do not administer.
Compatibility
XACDURO is compatible with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP.
The compatibility of XACDURO for administration with solutions containing other drugs or other diluents has not been established. XACDURO should not be mixed with other drugs or physically added to solutions containing other drugs.
Storage of Prepared Solution in Infusion Bag
Store the prepared bag in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) until administration. The time between starting the reconstitution of the powders and the conclusion of the infusion should not exceed 24 hours. Do not freeze.
XACDURO is a co-packaged kit containing the following two components as sterile powders for reconstitution:
- 1 clear single-dose vial of sulbactam for injection 1g (as white to off-white powder) and
- 2 amber single-dose vials of durlobactam for injection 0.5g (as solid cake or powder) in each vial.
Pregnancy
Risk Summary
XACDURO
There are no available data on the use of XACDURO in pregnancy to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.
Individual Components of XACDURO
Sulbactam:
Available published data from case reports and case series with sulbactam use in combination with ampicillin during pregnancy over many decades have not identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. The published literature reports that sulbactam crosses the human placenta. Reproduction studies have been performed in mice, rats, and rabbits at doses up to ten (10) times the human dose and have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus due to sulbactam (see Data).
Durlobactam:
There are no available data on the use of durlobactam in pregnancy to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.
Durlobactam administered to pregnant mice and rats during organogenesis, showed no drug-induced fetal malformations but an increased incidence of skeletal variations was observed in mice at 2- and 4-times the Maximum Recommended Human Dose (MRHD) (see Data).
The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriages in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.
Data
Animal Data
Sulbactam:
Reproduction studies have been performed in mice, rats, and rabbits at doses up to ten (10) times the human dose and have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus due to sulbactam sodium/ampicillin sodium.
Durlobactam:
Daily administration of durlobactam at 400, 800, or 1600 mg/kg/day (administered as four doses per day) via subcutaneous injection to pregnant mice from gestation day (GD) 6 through 15 resulted in durlobactam-related, increased incidence of skeletal variations (unossified calcaneum) of the hindlimb and asymmetrical ossification of the sternebrae and supernumerary ribs at 800 and/or 1600 mg/kg, equivalent to 2- and 4-times the maximum recommended human dose based on area under the curve (AUC) comparisons. No adverse effects on mean body weight, reproductive performance, or cesarean section parameters were observed in any pregnant mice. IV infusion (2 hours/day) of durlobactam to pregnant female Sprague Dawley rats from GD 6 to weaning on Lactation Day 20 at a dose level of 300 or 1000 mg/kg/day was well tolerated with no adverse maternal effects in either group. Similarly, there was no adverse effect of maternal treatment in either group on embryo-fetal, perinatal or postnatal development up to 1000 mg/kg/day (approximately 4 times the MRHD based on AUC).
Lactation
Risk Summary
There are no data on the presence of durlobactam in human or animal milk. Sulbactam is present in human milk in low concentrations. Published data report sulbactam in breastmilk at an estimated maximum daily infant dose of 560 mcg/kg/day (1% to 2% of adult weight-adjusted dose), assuming mean milk consumption of 200 mL/kg/day. There are no data on the effects of XACDURO, sulbactam, or durlobactam on the breastfed infant or on milk production.
The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for XACDURO and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from XACDURO or from the underlying maternal condition.
Pediatric Use
The safety and effectiveness of XACDURO in pediatric patients younger than 18 years of age have not been established.
Geriatric Use
Of the 91 patients treated with XACDURO in Trial 1, 49 (54%) were 65 years of age and older, including 17 (19%) patients 76 years of age and older. Clinical studies of XACDURO did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently than younger patients.
XACDURO is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney and elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function. Adjust dosing regimen for elderly patients based on renal function [see Dosage and Administration (2.2), Use in Specific Populations (8.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Renal Impairment
Patients with CLcr 45 to 129 mL/min
No dosage adjustment of XACDURO is recommended in patients with CLcr 45 to 129 mL/min.
Patients with CLcr Less Than 45 mL/min Including Patients Receiving Intermittent HD
Adjustments to the XACDURO dosing regimen are required in patients with CLcr less than 45 mL/min. In patients requiring HD, complete HD at the latest possible time before the start of XACDURO dosing [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Monitor renal function regularly and adjust the dosage of XACDURO accordingly as renal function may change during the course of therapy.
Patients Receiving Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Limited information is available to provide a dosage recommendation in this setting and therapy should be guided by the patient's clinical status. While on CRRT, a patient's residual renal function may change, which may warrant a change in XACDURO dosage. Monitor renal function regularly and adjust the dosage of XACDURO accordingly as renal function may change during the course of therapy.
Patients with CLcr 130 mL/min or Greater
CLcr 130 mL/min or greater may be seen in seriously ill patients who are receiving intravenous fluid resuscitation. Dosage adjustment of XACDURO is required in patients with CLcr 130 mL/min or greater [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Monitor renal function regularly and adjust the dosage of XACDURO accordingly as renal function may change during the course of therapy.
Hepatic Impairment
The effects of hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics of sulbactam and durlobactam have not been evaluated. Hepatic impairment is not expected to alter the elimination of XACDURO as neither sulbactam nor durlobactam undergo substantial hepatic metabolism/excretion. Dosage adjustments are not necessary in patients with impaired hepatic function.
XACDURO is contraindicated in patients with a history of known severe hypersensitivity to the components of XACDURO (sulbactam and durlobactam), or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions and serious skin reactions have been reported in patients receiving beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. These reactions are more likely to occur in individuals with a history of beta-lactam hypersensitivity and/or a history of sensitivity to multiple allergens. Hypersensitivity was observed in patients treated with XACDURO in clinical trials [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. Before initiating therapy with XACDURO, careful inquiry should be made concerning previous hypersensitivity reactions to carbapenems, penicillins, cephalosporins, other beta lactams, and other allergens. Discontinue XACDURO if an allergic reaction occurs.
Clostridioides difficile-Associated Diarrhea (CDAD)
Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including XACDURO, and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon leading to overgrowth of C. difficile.
C. difficile produces toxins A and B which contribute to the development of CDAD. Hypertoxin producing strains of C. difficile cause increased morbidity and mortality, as these infections can be refractory to antimicrobial therapy and may require colectomy. CDAD must be considered in all patients who present with diarrhea following antibacterial drug use. Careful medical history is necessary since CDAD has been reported to occur over two months after the administration of antibacterial agents.
If CDAD is suspected or confirmed, the risk/benefit of continuing treatment with XACDURO should be assessed. Appropriate fluid and electrolyte management, protein supplementation, antibacterial drug treatment of C. difficile, and surgical evaluation should be instituted as clinically indicated.
Development of Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Prescribing XACDURO in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the development of drug-resistant bacteria.