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- Therapeutic class
- Tetracyclines
- Action class
- Tetracycline-class Antibacterial
- Chemical class
- Tetracyclines
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
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150 MG · Oral Tablet100 MG · Injection
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Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE NUZYRA is a tetracycline class antibacterial indicated for the treatment of adult patients with the following infections caused by susceptible microorganisms ( 1 ): Community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) ( 1.1 ) Acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) ( 1.2 ) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of NUZYRA and other antibacterial drugs, NUZYRA should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia NUZYRA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) caused by the following susceptible microorganisms: Streptococcus pneumoniae , Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible isolates), Haemophilus influenzae , Haemophilus parainfluenzae , Klebsiella pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila , Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Chlamydophila pneumoniae . 1.2 Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections NUZYRA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) caused by the following susceptible microorganisms: Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible and -resistant isolates), Staphylococcus lugdunensis , Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus anginosus grp. (includes S. anginosus , S. intermedius , and S. constellatus ), Enterococcus faecalis , Enterobacter cloacae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. 1.3 Usage To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of NUZYRA and other antibacterial drugs, NUZYRA 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.
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action NUZYRA is an antibacterial drug [see Microbiology (12.4) ].
How to use / dosing
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended Dosage of NUZYRA in CABP and ABSSSI Adult Patients ( 2.2 , 2.3 ): Infection Loading Doses Maintenance Dose CABP NUZYRA Injection: Day 1: 200 mg by intravenous infusion over 60 minutes OR 100 mg by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes twice ( 2.2 ) OR NUZYRA Tablets: Day 1: 300 mg orally twice ( 2.2 ) NUZYRA Injection: 100 mg by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes once daily OR NUZYRA Tablets: 300 mg orally once daily ( 2.2 ) ABSSSI NUZYRA Injection: Day 1: 200 mg by intravenous infusion over 60 minutes OR 100 mg by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes twice ( 2.3 ) OR NUZYRA Tablets: Day 1 and Day 2: 450 mg orally once daily ( 2.3 ) NUZYRA Injection: 100 mg by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes once daily OR NUZYRA Tablets: 300 mg orally once daily ( 2.3 ) CABP and ABSSSI : Treatment duration is 7 to 14 days. ( 2.2 , 2.3 ) Fast for at least 4 hours and then take NUZYRA tablets with water. After oral dosing, no food or drink (except water) is to be consumed for 2 hours and no dairy products, antacids, or multivitamins for 4 hours. ( 2.1 ) See full prescribing information for the preparation of NUZYRA IV and other administration instructions. ( 2.1 , 2.5 ) 2.1 Important Administration Instructions NUZYRA for Injection : Do NOT administer NUZYRA for injection with any solution containing multivalent cations, e.g., calcium and magnesium, through the same intravenous line [see Drug Interactions (7.2) ] . Co-infusion with other medications has not been studied [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . NUZYRA Tablets : Fast for at least 4 hours and then take with water. After oral dosing, no food or drink (except water) is to be consumed for 2 hours and no dairy products, antacids, or multivitamins for 4 hours [see Drug Interactions (7.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 2.2 Recommended Dosage in Adults with Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) For treatment of adults with CABP the recommended dosage regimen (loading and maintenance) of NUZYRA is described in Table 1 below. Table 1: Recommended Dosage of NUZYRA in Adult CABP Patients Loading Doses Maintenance Dose Treatment Duration NUZYRA Injection: 200 mg by intravenous infusion over 60 minutes on day 1. OR 100 mg by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes, twice on day 1. OR NUZYRA Injection: 100 mg by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes once daily. OR NUZYRA Tablets: 300 mg orally once daily. 7 to 14 Days NUZYRA Tablets: 300 mg orally twice on day 1. 2.3 Recommended Dosage in Adults with Acute Bacterial Skin Structure and Skin Infections (ABSSSI) For treatment of adults with ABSSSI, the recommended dosage regimen (loading and maintenance) of NUZYRA is described in Table 2 below. Table 2: Recommended Dosage of NUZYRA in Adult ABSSSI Patients Loading Doses Maintenance Dose Treatment Duration NUZYRA Injection: 200 mg by intravenous infusion over 60 minutes on day 1. OR 100 mg by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes, twice on day 1. OR NUZYRA Injection: 100 mg by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes once daily. OR NUZYRA Tablets: 300 mg orally once daily. 7 to 14 Days NUZYRA Tablets: 450 mg orally once a day on day 1 and day 2. 2.4 Recommended Dosage Adjustments in Patients with Renal or Hepatic Impairment No dosage adjustment is warranted in patients with renal or hepatic impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 2.5 Preparation and Administration of NUZYRA for Injection Intravenous Solution Reconstitution and Dilution : NUZYRA must be reconstituted and then further diluted under aseptic conditions. To prepare the required dose for intravenous infusion, reconstitute and dilute the appropriate number of vials, as determined from Table 3 below. Reconstitute each 100 mg vial of NUZYRA with 5 mL of Sterile Water, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, for Injection. Gently swirl the contents and let the vial stand until the cake has completely dissolved and any foam disperses. Do not shake the vial. T
Side effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described in greater detail in the Warnings and Precautions section of labeling: Tooth Development and Enamel Hypoplasia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Inhibition of Bone Growth [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Tetracycline Class Effects [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] ABSSSI: The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2%) are nausea, vomiting, infusion site reactions, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, headache and diarrhea. CABP : The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2%) are alanine aminotransferase increased, headache, hypertension, and aspartate aminotransferase increased. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-833-727-2835 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Overview of the Safety Evaluation of NUZYRA NUZYRA was evaluated in three Phase 3 pivotal clinical trials (Trial 1, Trial 2 and Trial 3) and one Phase 3 postmarketing clinical trial (Trial 4). These trials included one pivotal Phase 3 trial in CABP patients (Trial 1), one Phase 3 postmarketing trial in CABP patients (Trial 4), and two pivotal Phase 3 trials in ABSSSI patients (Trial 2 and Trial 3). Across all Phase 3 trials, a total of 1409 patients were treated with NUZYRA. In Trials 2 and 3, 691 patients with ABSSSI received NUZYRA, of which 368 patients were treated with only oral NUZYRA. In Trials 1 and 4, 718 patients with CABP were treated with NUZYRA. Clinical Trial Experience in Patients with Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia Trial 1 was a Phase 3 CABP trial that enrolled 774 adult patients, 386 randomized to NUZYRA (382 received at least one dose of NUZYRA and 4 patients did not receive the study drug) and 388 randomized to moxifloxacin (all 388 received at least one dose of moxifloxacin). The mean age of patients treated with NUZYRA was 61 years (range 19 to 97 years) and 42% were greater than or equal to 65 years of age. Overall, patients treated with NUZYRA were predominantly male (53.7%), white (92.4%), and had a mean body mass index (BMI) of 27.3 kg/m 2 . Approximately 47% of NUZYRA treated patients had CrCl <90 ml/min. Patients were administered an IV to oral switch dosage regimen of NUZYRA. The total treatment duration was 7 to 14 days. Mean duration of IV treatment was 5.7 days and mean total duration of treatment was 9.6 days in both treatment arms. Trial 4 was a Phase 3 CABP trial that enrolled 670 adult patients, 336 randomized to NUZYRA (all 336 received at least one dose of NUZYRA) and 334 randomized to moxifloxacin (332 received at least one dose of moxifloxacin and 2 patients did not receive the study drug). The mean age of patients treated with NUZYRA was 63.3 years (range 23 to 96 years) and 47.6% were greater than or equal to 65 years of age. Overall, patients treated with NUZYRA were predominantly male (53.0%), white (99.7%), and had a mean body mass index (BMI) of 27.0 kg/m 2 . Approximately 54% of NUZYRA treated patients had CrCl <90 ml/min. Patients were administered an IV to oral switch dosage regimen of NUZYRA. The total treatment duration was 7 to 10 days with up to 14 days allowed for patients with positive blood cultures at the Screening visit. Mean duration of IV treatment was 6.6 days and mean total duration of treatment was 9.0 days in both treatment arms. Serious Adverse Reactions and Adverse Reactions Leading to Discontinuation In Trial 1, a total of 23/382 (6.0%) patients treated with NUZYRA and 26/388 (6.7%) patients treated with moxifloxacin experienced ser
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyUnsafe
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary NUZYRA, like other tetracycline class antibacterial drugs, may cause discoloration of deciduous teeth and reversible inhibition of bone growth when administered during the second and third trimester of pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2) , Data, Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 )]. The limited available data of NUZYRA use in pregnant women is insufficient to inform drug associated risk of major birth defects and miscarriages. Animal studies indicate that administration of omadacycline during the period of organogenesis resulted in fetal loss and/or congenital malformations in pregnant rats and rabbits at 7 times and 3 times the mean AUC exposure, respectively, of the clinical intravenous dose of 100 mg and the oral dose of 300 mg. Reductions in fetal weight occurred in rats at all administered doses (see Data ). In a fertility study, administration to rats during mating and early pregnancy resulted in embryo loss at 20 mg/kg/day; systemic exposure based on AUC was approximately equal to the clinical exposure level [see Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.1) ] . Results of studies in rats with omadacycline have shown tooth discoloration. The estimated 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 miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15-20%. Data Animal Data Intravenous infusion of omadacycline to pregnant rats during organogenesis (gestation days 6-17) at doses of 5 to 80 mg/kg/day resulted in maternal lethality at 80 mg/kg/day. Increased embryo-fetal lethality and fetal malformations (whole body edema) occurred at 60 mg/kg/day (7 times the clinical AUC), dose-dependent reductions in fetal body weight occurred at all doses, and delayed skeletal ossification occurred at doses as low as 10 mg/kg/day (Systemic exposure based on AUC at a similar dose in unmated female rats in a separate study was approximately half the clinical exposure). In pregnant rabbits, intravenous infusion of 5, 10 or 20 mg/kg/day during organogenesis (gestation days 7-18) resulted in maternal lethality and body weight loss at 20 mg/kg/day. Embryo-fetal lethality, congenital malformations of the skeleton, and reduced fetal weight also occurred at 20 mg/kg/day (7 times the clinical AUC). Cardiac and lu
BreastfeedingCaution
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactation : Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with NUZYRA.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyConsult your doctor
…2.4 Recommended Dosage Adjustments in Patients with Renal or Hepatic Impairment No dosage adjustment is warranted in patients with renal or hepatic impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].…
LiverConsult your doctor
…2.4 Recommended Dosage Adjustments in Patients with Renal or Hepatic Impairment No dosage adjustment is warranted in patients with renal or hepatic impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].…
Warnings & precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Tooth Discoloration and Enamel Hypoplasia : The use of NUZYRA during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth (yellow-gray-brown) and enamel hypoplasia. ( 5.1 , 8.1 , 8.4 ) Inhibition of Bone Growth: The use of NUZYRA during the second and third trimester of pregnancy, infancy and childhood up to the age of 8 years may cause reversible inhibition of bone growth. ( 5.2 , 8.1 , 8.4 ) Clostridioides difficile -Associated Diarrhea : Evaluate if diarrhea occurs. ( 5.4 ) 5.1 Tooth Discoloration and Enamel Hypoplasia The use of NUZYRA during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood up to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth (yellow-gray-brown). This adverse reaction is more common during long-term use of the tetracycline class drugs, but it has been observed following repeated short-term courses. Enamel hypoplasia has also been reported with tetracycline class drugs. Advise the patient of the potential risk to the fetus if NUZYRA is used during the second or third trimester of pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1 , 8.4) ]. 5.2 Inhibition of Bone Growth The use of NUZYRA during the second and third trimester of pregnancy, infancy and childhood up to the age of 8 years may cause reversible inhibition of bone growth. All tetracyclines form a stable calcium complex in any bone-forming tissue. A decrease in fibula growth rate has been observed in premature infants given oral tetracycline in doses of 25 mg/kg every 6 hours. This reaction was shown to be reversible when the drug was discontinued. Advise the patient of the potential risk to the fetus if NUZYRA is used during the second or third trimester of pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1 , 8.4) ] . 5.3 Hypersensitivity Reactions Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported with NUZYRA [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. Life-threatening hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been reported with other tetracycline class antibacterial drugs. NUZYRA is structurally similar to other tetracycline class antibacterial drugs and is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to tetracycline class antibacterial drugs [see Contraindications (4) ] . Discontinue NUZYRA if an allergic reaction occurs. 5.4 Clostridioides difficile- Associated Diarrhea Clostridioides difficile- associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents 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, ongoing antibacterial drug use not directed against C. difficile may need to be discontinued. Appropriate fluid and electrolyte management, protein supplementation, antibacterial drug treatment of C. difficile , and surgical evaluation should be instituted as clinically indicated. 5.5 Tetracycline Class Effects NUZYRA is structurally similar to tetracycline class of antibacterial drugs and may have similar adverse reactions. Adverse reactions including photosensitivity, fixed drug eruption, pseudotumor cerebri, and anti-anabolic action which has led to increased BUN, azotemia, acidosis, hyperphosphatemia, pancreatitis, and abnormal liver function tests, have been reported for other tetracycline class antibacterial drugs, and may occu
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS NUZYRA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to omadacycline or tetracycline class antibacterial drugs, or to any of the excipients [see Warnings andPrecautions (5.3) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. Known hypersensitivity to omadacycline, tetracycline class antibacterial drugs or any of the excipients in NUZYRA ( 4 )
Pediatric use
8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of NUZYRA in pediatric patients below the age of 18 years have not been established. Due to the adverse effects of the tetracycline class of drugs, including NUZYRA on tooth development and bone growth, use of NUZYRA in pediatric patients less than 8 years of age is not recommended [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 , 5.2) ].
⚑ About half of pediatric medication use is off-label and not described in FDA labels — absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children. Confirm with your clinician.
Interactions (label text — not an interaction checker)
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Patients who are on anticoagulant therapy may require downward adjustment of their anticoagulant dosage while taking NUZYRA. ( 7.1 ) Absorption of tetracyclines, including NUZYRA, is impaired by antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium, bismuth subsalicylate and iron containing preparations. ( 2.1 , 7.2 ) 7.1 Anticoagulant Drugs Because tetracyclines have been shown to depress plasma prothrombin activity, patients who are on anticoagulant therapy may require downward adjustment of their anticoagulant dosage while also taking NUZYRA. 7.2 Antacids and Iron Preparations Absorption of oral tetracyclines, including NUZYRA, is impaired by antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium, bismuth subsalicylate, and iron containing preparations [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ].
Overdose
10 OVERDOSAGE No specific information is available on the treatment of overdosage with NUZYRA. Following a 100 mg single dose intravenous administration of omadacycline, 8.9% of dose is recovered in the dialysate.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
4 marketed products on record (RxNorm)
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.