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Zemdri (plazomicin) 500 mg/10mL

Plazomicin · INJECTION · Achaogen, Inc.

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Zemdri (plazomicin) is a prescription injection containing plazomicin at 500 mg/10mL, taken intravenous. Manufactured by Achaogen, Inc..

Key Facts

Brand Name
Zemdri (plazomicin)
Generic Name
Plazomicin
NDC Code (Product)
71045-010
Manufacturer
Achaogen, Inc.
Strength
500 mg/10mL
Dosage Form
INJECTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Application #
NDA210303
Marketing Start
07/16/2018

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

acute kidney injury1 reports
antibiotic level above therapeutic1 reports
creatinine renal clearance decreased1 reports
drug effect less than expected1 reports
gastrointestinal haemorrhage1 reports
renal failure1 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE ZEMDRI is an aminoglycoside antibacterial indicated for the treatment of patients 18 years of age or older with Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTI) including Pyelonephritis. ( 1.1 ) As only limited clinical safety and efficacy data are available, reserve ZEMDRI for use in patients who have limited or no alternative treatment options. ( 1.1 ) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain effectiveness of ZEMDRI and other antibacterial drugs, ZEMDRI should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible microorganisms. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTI), including Pyelonephritis ZEMDRI is indicated in patients 18 years of age or older for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), including pyelonephritis caused by the following susceptible microorganism(s): Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis , and Enterobacter cloacae . As only limited clinical safety and efficacy data for ZEMDRI are currently available, reserve ZEMDRI for use in cUTI patients who have limited or no alternative treatment options [see Clinical Studies

Dosage & Administration

2. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer ZEMDRI 15 mg/kg every 24 hours by intravenous (IV) infusion over 30 minutes to patients 18 years of age or older with creatinine clearance greater than or equal to 90 mL/min. ( 2.1 ) Recommended duration of treatment is 4 to 7 days for cUTI, including pyelonephritis. ( 2.1 ) Assess creatinine clearance in all patients prior to initiating therapy and daily during therapy. ( 2.2 ) Recommended initial dosage regimen for patients with renal impairment is shown in the table below. ( 2.3 ) Estimated CLcr CLcr estimated by the Cockcroft-Gault formula. ( 2.3 ) (mL/min) Recommended Dosage for ZEMDRI Calculate dosage using Total Body Weight (TBW). For patients with TBW greater than IBW by 25% or more, use adjusted body weight. ( 2.3 ) Dosing Interval Greater than or equal to 60 to less than 90 15 mg/kg Every 24 hours Greater than or equal to 30 to less than 60 10 mg/kg Every 24 hours Greater than or equal to 15 to less than 30 10 mg/kg Every 48 hours See Full Prescribing Information for subsequent dosage adjustment based on changes in renal function or Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM). ( 2.3 , 2.4 ). See Full Prescribing Information for instructions o

Contraindications

4. CONTRAINDICATIONS ZEMDRI is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any aminoglycoside [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] . ZEMDRI is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any aminoglycoside ( 4 , 5.4 )

Adverse Reactions

6. ADVERSE REACTIONS The following important adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in the Warnings and Precautions section: Nephrotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Ototoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Neuromuscular Blockade [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Fetal Harm [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Clostridium difficile -Associated Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥ 1% of patients treated with ZEMDRI) are decreased renal function, diarrhea, hypertension, headache, nausea, vomiting and hypotension. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Achaogen at 1-833-252-6402 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trial Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be compared directly to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. ZEMDRI was evaluated in two comparator-controlled clinical trials (Trial 1, NCT02486627 and Trial 2, NCT01096849

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zemdri (plazomicin) used for?

Zemdri (plazomicin) contains Plazomicin. It is a injection taken intravenous. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is Zemdri (plazomicin) a controlled substance?

Zemdri (plazomicin) is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Zemdri (plazomicin)?

The generic name for Zemdri (plazomicin) is Plazomicin. There are no other listed brand versions of Plazomicin.

What is the NDC code for Zemdri (plazomicin) 500 mg/10mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Zemdri (plazomicin) 500 mg/10mL is 71045-010, listed by Achaogen, Inc..

Product NDC

71045-010

Package NDC

71045-010-02

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