ZERBAXA 1 g/10mL
ceftolozane and tazobactam · INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
ZERBAXA is a injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution containing ceftolozane and tazobactam at 1 g/10mL, taken intravenous. Manufactured by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.
Key Facts
- Brand Name
- ZERBAXA
- Generic Name
- ceftolozane and tazobactam
- NDC Code (Product)
67919-030- Manufacturer
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Strength
- 1 g/10mL
- Dosage Form
- INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION
- Route
- INTRAVENOUS
- Marketing Status
- Application #
- NDA206829
- Marketing Start
- 12/19/2014
Recall History
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Lack of assurance of sterility: The results of sterility tests of seven batches of product were out of specification. Five of these batches tested positive for Ralstonia pickettii and two batches produced turbid results that could not be further identified. While all product distributed to the market has met the registered specifications for release, including for sterility, it was manufactured on the same equipment as the affected batches.
Side Effects Reported to FDA
FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects
Full Prescribing Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ZERBAXA (ceftolozane and tazobactam) is a combination of ceftolozane, a cephalosporin antibacterial, and tazobactam, a beta-lactamase inhibitor, indicated for the treatment of the following infections caused by designated susceptible microorganisms in adult and pediatric patients (at least 32 weeks gestational age): Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections (cIAI), used in combination with metronidazole. ( 1.1 ) Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTI), Including Pyelonephritis. ( 1.2 ) Hospital-acquired Bacterial Pneumonia and Ventilator-associated Bacterial Pneumonia (HABP/VABP). ( 1.3 ) Usage to Reduce Development of Drug-Resistant Bacteria To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of ZERBAXA and other antibacterial drugs, ZERBAXA should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. ( 1.4 ) 1.1 Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections ZERBAXA used in combination with metronidazole is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients (at least 32 weeks gestational age) with complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI) caused by the following sus…
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer all doses of ZERBAXA every 8 hours by intravenous infusion over 1 hour in adult patients. ( 2.1 ) Administer all doses of ZERBAXA every 8 hours by intravenous infusion over 1 hour in pediatric patients (at least 32 weeks gestational age) with cIAI or cUTI. ( 2.2 ) Administer all doses of ZERBAXA every 8 hours by intravenous infusion over 2 hours in pediatric patients (at least 32 weeks gestational age) with HABP/VABP. ( 2.2 ) Recommended Dosage of ZERBAXA by Infection in Adult Patients ( 2.1 ) Infection Dose Duration of Treatment cIAI Used in conjunction with metronidazole 500 mg intravenously every 8 hours ZERBAXA 1.5 g Administer all doses of ZERBAXA intravenously every 8 hours over 1 hour Provides 1 g ceftolozane and 0.5 g tazobactam 4 to 14 days cUTI, Including Pyelonephritis ZERBAXA 1.5 g 7 days HABP/VABP ZERBAXA 3 g Provides 2 g ceftolozane and 1 g tazobactam 8 to 14 days Recommended Dosage of ZERBAXA by infection in Pediatric Patients (at least 32 weeks gestational age) ( 2.2 ) Infection Dose Duration of Treatment cIAI Used in conjunction with metronidazole. ZERBAXA 30 mg/kg Provides 20 mg/kg ceftolozane and 10 mg/kg tazobactam. Pediatr…
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS ZERBAXA is contraindicated in patients with known serious hypersensitivity to the components of ZERBAXA (ceftolozane and tazobactam), piperacillin/tazobactam, or other members of the beta-lactam class. ZERBAXA is contraindicated in patients with known serious hypersensitivity to the components of ZERBAXA (ceftolozane and tazobactam), piperacillin/tazobactam, or other members of the beta-lactam class. ( 4 )
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious reactions are described in greater detail in the Warnings and Precautions section: Hypersensitivity reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Clostridioides difficile -associated diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Adult cIAI, cUTI and HABP/VABP Patients : The most common adverse reactions in adult patients (≥5% in either the cIAI or cUTI indication) are nausea, diarrhea, headache, and pyrexia. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (≥5% in the HABP/VABP indication) are increase in hepatic transaminases, renal impairment/renal failure, and diarrhea. ( 6.1 ) Pediatric cIAI, cUTI and HABP/VABP Patients: The most common adverse reactions in pediatric patients (≥7% in cIAI, cUTI, or HABP/VABP) are thrombocytosis, diarrhea, pyrexia, leukopenia, abdominal pain, vomiting, increased aspartate aminotransferase, increased alanine aminotransferase, and anemia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC at 1-877-888-4231 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 obs…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ZERBAXA used for?
ZERBAXA contains ceftolozane and tazobactam. It is a injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution taken intravenous. Consult your doctor for specific uses.
Is ZERBAXA a controlled substance?
ZERBAXA is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.
What is the generic name for ZERBAXA?
The generic name for ZERBAXA is ceftolozane and tazobactam. There are no other listed brand versions of ceftolozane and tazobactam.
What is the NDC code for ZERBAXA 1 g/10mL?
The NDC (National Drug Code) for ZERBAXA 1 g/10mL is 67919-030, listed by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.
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