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NEW ANTIMICROBIALS

Sarah  McClain,  PharmD,  BCPSInfectious  Diseases  Pharmacy  Resident

Cari l ion Clinic  – Roanoke  Memorial  HospitalApri l  17,  2015

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I have no disclosures or conflicts of interest. 

DISCLOSURES

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Pharmacists 

For  each  new antimicrobial:  Classify  the  agent  based  on  pharmaceutical  class  and  mechanism  of  action.  

Describe  the  microbiological  spectrum  of  activity  and  indications  for  use.  

Review  dosing  adjustments  for  patients  with  hepatic  and  renal   impairment.

Identify  common  adverse  effects  and  major  drug  interactions.    

Evaluate  key  clinical  trials.  

Pharmacy Technicians 

For  each  new antimicrobial:  Identify  the  brand  and  generic  names  and  pharmaceutical  class.  

Review   indications  for  use  and  common  adverse  effects.  

Describe  storage  and  preparation  requirements. 

OBJECTIVES

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Antifungals

• Isavuconazonium (Cresemba®) 

Gram Negative Antibacterials

• Ceftazidime/ avibactam(Avycaz®)

• Ceftolozane/ tazobactam(Zerbaxa®)

Gram Positive Antibacterials

• Tedizolid(Sivextro®)

• Dalbavancin (Dalvance®)

• Oritavancin(Orbactiv®)

OVERVIEW

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Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act Generating  Antibiotic  Incentives  Now (GAIN) Act (Title  VIII) Passed  by Congress  in  July  2012 Qualified Infectious  Disease  Product (QIDP) designation More lenient clinical trial requirements  Abbreviated New Drug Application  Expedited FDA review (priority/fast track) 5 years of additional market exclusivity 

LEGISLATION 

http://thehill.com/images/stories/blogs/healthwatch/gainact.pdf http://thejointblog.com/wp‐content/uploads/2013/10/fda.jpg

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ISAVUCONAZONIUMSULFATE

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Class: Triazole Antifungal FDA Approval Date: March 6, 2015FDA Approved Indications: Invasive Aspergillosis Invasive MucormycosisOrphan Drug Designation for Invasive Candidiasis (11/2014)

ISAVUCONAZONIUM  SULFATE  (CRESEMBA®)

http://mms.businesswire.com/media/20150306005758/en/456534/4/CRESEMBA_NEW_logo%5B1%5D.jpgCresemba Prescribing Information. Astellas, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Prodrug of   isavuconazole Microbiological  Spectrum:  Broad! Yeasts (Candida spp., Cryptococcus neoformans) Molds (Aspergillus spp., Fusarium spp., Mucorales)  Dimorphic Fungi 

Mechanism  of  Action Target: Fungal cell membrane  Blocks conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol by inhibiting lanosterol 14 alpha‐demethylase

ISAVUCONAZONIUM  SULFATE  (CRESEMBA®)

Cresemba Prescribing Information. Astellas, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Pharmacokinetics

Absorption   98% bioavailability, IV=PO

Distribution Extensive >99% protein bound

Metabolism Hydrolysis to active drug by esterases in bloodstream  CYP3A4, CYP3A5

Elimination Hepatic 

Pharmacodynamics

No  association  between  plasma  AUC  or  isavuconazoleconcentration and  efficacy

QTc interval  Shortens (13.1‐24.6 msec) Dose‐dependent  

ISAVUCONAZONIUM  SULFATE  (CRESEMBA®)

Cresemba Prescribing Information. Astellas, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Intravenous

Vial:  372 mg  isavuconazonium sulfate  (200 mg   isavuconazole) Stored in the fridge 

250 mL NS  or  D5W Administration:  1  hour In line  filter required 0.2‐1.2 micron pore size 

Oral

Capsules:  186 mg  isavuconazonium sulfate  (100 mg   isavuconazole)

Blister  packs   Administer with or  without  food

ISAVUCONAZONIUM  SULFATE  (CRESEMBA®):  DOSING & ADMINISTRATION 

Cresemba Prescribing Information. Astellas, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

Loading Dose: 372 mg isavuconazonium sulfate Q8H x 6 doses Maintenance Dose: 372 mg isavuconazonium sulfate once daily

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Hepatic Adverse Drug Reactions• LFT elevations (generally reversible)• Hepatitis, cholestasis, hepatic failure reported • Severe underlying medical conditions 

Infusion‐Related Reactions• Hypotension, dyspnea, chills, dizziness, paresthesias reported

Hypersensitivity Reactions• Anaphylaxis and Stevens Johnson syndrome with other azoles

Embryo‐Fetal Toxicity• Increased perinatal mortality in animal models 

Drug Interactions

Drug Particulates 

ISAVUCONAZONIUM  SULFATE  (CRESEMBA®):  WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS 

Cresemba Prescribing Information. Astellas, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Common 

Nausea (26%) Vomiting (25%) Diarrhea (22%) Headache (17%) Elevated LFTs (16%) Hypokalemia (14%) Dyspnea  & cough (12%) Peripheral edema (11%) Back pain (10%)

Serious

Occurred in  55% of  patients  in  trials  (223/403)

14% permanently discontinued  treatment (56/403) Altered mental status Acute renal failure Elevated bilirubin Convulsion/epilepsy Dyspnea 

ISAVUCONAZONIUM  SULFATE  (CRESEMBA):  ADVERSE EFFECTS   

Cresemba Prescribing Information. Astellas, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Contraindications  

Ketoconazole 5x increased exposure

Rifampin 97% decreased exposure 

Lopinavir/ritonavir 96% increased isavuconazole exposure Possible decreased exposure to lopinavir/ritonavir and loss of antiretroviral efficacy

Serious

Immunosuppressants Cyclosporine, Sirolimus, Tacrolimus, MycophenolateMofetil

Atorvastatin DigoxinMidazolam Buproprion

ISAVUCONAZONIUM  SULFATE  (CRESEMBA):  DRUG INTERACTIONS 

Cresemba Prescribing Information. Astellas, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Pregnancy Category C

Not for lactating mothers

No pediatric data 

Limited geriatric data 

No renal dose adjustment

Not studied in severe hepatic impairment 

ISAVUCONAZONIUM  SULFATE  (CRESEMBA):  SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Cresemba Prescribing Information. Astellas, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Invasive Aspergillosis Design:  Randomized,  double‐blind,  non‐ inferiority ,  active  control Isavuconazonium sulfate versus voriconazole Primary treatment of invasive fungal disease caused by Aspergillus spp. Stratified by history of allogeneic bone marrow transplant, uncontrolled malignancy and geography 

Patient  Population Mean age: 51 years (17‐87) 78% Caucasian  60% male  95% with pulmonary disease  At least one species of Aspergillus identified in 30% of patients A. fumigatus and A. flavus most common

ISAVUCONAZONIUM  SULFATE  (CRESEMBA®):  CLINICAL TRIALS   

Cresemba Prescribing Information. Astellas, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Invasive Aspergillosis Results Maximum treatment duration = 84 days Mean treatment duration = 47 days for both groups 8‐9 days of IV administration before changing to PO 

All‐Cause Mortality at Day 42 18.6% isavuconazonium sulfate  vs 20.2% voriconazole (95% CI ‐8.0% to 5.9%)

Overall Response Success at End of Treatment  35% isavuconazonium sulfate  vs 38.9% voriconazole (95% CI ‐16.3% to 8.4%)

Non‐ inferior  to  voriconazole for  the  treatment  of   invasive  aspergillosis

ISAVUCONAZONIUM  SULFATE  (CRESEMBA®):  CLINICAL TRIALS   

Cresemba Prescribing Information. Astellas, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Invasive Mucormycosis Design:  Open‐ label,  non‐comparative Safety and efficacy evaluation for isavuconazonium sulfate in patients with invasive mucormycosis

Patient  Population  (n=37) Mean age: 49 years (22‐79) 68% Caucasian 81% male Risk factors for mucormycosis: 60% hematologic malignancy, 35% HSCT, 27% neutropenic, 27% on corticosteroids, 49% on T cell immunosuppressant, 11% diabetes  Rhizopus oryzae most common pathogen  59% pulmonary, 43% sinus, 19% ocular, 16% CNS, 14% bone 

ISAVUCONAZONIUM  SULFATE  (CRESEMBA®):  CLINICAL TRIALS   

Cresemba Prescribing Information. Astellas, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Invasive Mucormycosis Results Median duration of treatment 102 days for patients classified as primary 33 days for patients classified as refractory 85 days for patients classified as intolerant 

All‐Cause Mortality at Day 42 38% (14/37)

Overall Response Success at End of Treatment 31% (11/35)  

ISAVUCONAZONIUM  SULFATE  (CRESEMBA®):  CLINICAL TRIALS   

Cresemba Prescribing Information. Astellas, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Which of the following is false?A. Isavuconazonium sulfate is a prodrug of isavuconazole, 

a difluorinated triazole antifungalB. Isavuconazonium sulfate may be used as salvage 

therapy for refractory MRSA bacteremiaC. Isavuconazonium sulfate requires a loading dose that is 

given over 48 hoursD. Isavuconazonium sulfate causes drug‐drug interactions 

primarily through CYP3A4 inhibitionE. Isavuconazonium sulfate must be administered with an 

in‐line filter due to the potential for precipitate formation 

ASSESSMENT

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Which of the following is false?A. Isavuconazonium sulfate is a prodrug of isavuconazole, 

a difluorinated triazole antifungalB. Isavuconazonium sulfate may be used as salvage 

therapy for refractory MRSA bacteremiaC. Isavuconazonium sulfate requires a loading dose that is 

given over 48 hoursD. Isavuconazonium sulfate causes drug‐drug interactions 

primarily through CYP3A4 inhibitionE. Isavuconazonium sulfate must be administered with an 

in‐line filter due to the potential for precipitate formation 

ASSESSMENT

Answer B (slides 6‐18)

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CEFTAZIDIME/ AVIBACTAM

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Class: 3rd Generation Cephalosporin + Novel Beta Lactamase Inhibitor FDA Approval Date: February 25, 2015FDA Approved Indications:Complicated Intra‐Abdominal Infections (cIAI) Used in combination with metronidazole

Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTI) Including pyelonephritis

CEFTAZIDIME/AVIBACTAM (AVYCAZ®)

Avycaz Prescribing Information. Actavis, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

http://scienceblog.com/wp‐content/uploads/2015/03/Avycaz‐.jpg

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Microbiological Spectrum: Gram negatives only Pseudomonas aeruginosa Most ESBLs Some carbapenemases KPCs, OXAs, no NDMs 

Mechanism of Action Target: Bacterial cell wall synthesis  Binds penicillin binding proteins (PBPs) Bactericidal 

CEFTAZIDIME/AVIBACTAM (AVYCAZ®)

Avycaz Prescribing Information. Actavis, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Pharmacokinetics

Absorption  IV only

Distribution <10% protein bound

Metabolism Minimal 80‐90% ceftazidimeeliminated unchanged

No avibactam metabolism  Elimination Renal

Pharmacodynamics

Time  dependent  killing Time > MIC

No  effect on  QTc interval 

CEFTAZIDIME/AVIBACTAM (AVYCAZ®)

Avycaz Prescribing Information. Actavis, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

Mandell, Douglas, Bennett PPID 7th Ed.

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Renal Dose  Adjustment Required  

Estimated CrCl Dose

31‐50 mL/min 1.25g (1g/0.25g) IV q8h

16‐30 mL/min 0.94g (0.75g/0.19g)  IV q12h

6‐15 mL/min 0.94g (0.75g/0.19g)IV q24h

≤ 5 mL/min 0.94g (0.75g/0.19g)IV q48h

Administration

Preparation  Compatible with NS, D5W, LR Dilute in 50‐250 mL Stable 12‐24 hours 

Give  over 2  hours Compatibility  with  other  drugs  not  established 

CEFTAZIDIME/AVIBACTAM (AVYCAZ®):DOSING & ADMINISTRATION 

2.5 g (2 g ceftazidime + 0.5 g avibactam) IV every 8 hours

Avycaz Prescribing Information. Actavis, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

Duration of Treatment: cIAI 5‐14 days, cUTI 7‐14 days

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Decreased Efficacy in Patients with Baseline CrCl 30‐50 mL/min• Monitor creatinine clearance at least daily in patients with changing renal function• Adjust dose accordingly 

Hypersensitivity Reactions• Anaphylaxis and serious skin reactions possible

Clostridium difficile‐Associated Diarrhea

Central Nervous System Reactions• Seizures and other neurologic events possible• Adjust dose accordingly in patients with renal impairment  

Development of Drug‐Resistant Bacteria 

CEFTAZIDIME/AVIBACTAM (AVYCAZ®): WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS 

Avycaz Prescribing Information. Actavis, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Common 

Vomiting (14%) Nausea (10%) Constipation (10%) Anxiety (10%)  Positive Direct Coombs’ Test (7.3%)Without evidence of hemolytic anemia 

< 5%

Rash Hypokalemia Elevated LFTs Prolonged PT  Blood dyscrasias Eosinophilia Thrombocytopenia 

CEFTAZIDIME/AVIBACTAM (AVYCAZ®):ADVERSE EFFECTS   

Avycaz Prescribing Information. Actavis, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Drug‐Drug  

Probenecid Decreases elimination of avibactam by 56‐70% OAT inhibition  Co‐administration not recommended 

Drug‐Lab

False positive glucose in the urine  Enzymatic glucose oxidasereactions recommended 

CEFTAZIDIME/AVIBACTAM (AVYCAZ®):DRUG INTERACTIONS 

Avycaz Prescribing Information. Actavis, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Pregnancy Category B

Ceftazidimeexcreted in 

milk

No pediatric data 

Limited geriatric data 

Renal dose adjustment required

CEFTAZIDIME/AVIBACTAM (AVYCAZ®):SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Avycaz Prescribing Information. Actavis, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Design

Ceftazidime/avibactam plus  metronidazole  versus  meropenem for  complicated  intra‐abdominal   infections  (cIAI) 69.3% male 55.4% Caucasian 

Ceftazidime/avibactamversus   imipenem/cilastatinfor  complicated  urinary  tract  infections  (cUTI) 75% female  58.8% Caucasian 

Results

Similar  overall  rates  of  efficacy,  adverse  events,  and  mortality  

Increased  mortality   in  cIAIstudies  for  subgroup  of  patients  with  baseline  CrCl30‐50  mL/min   2.5% (8/31) on ceftazidime/avibactam + metronidazole vs 8.6% (3/35) on meropenem Under‐dosing Delayed surgical intervention  Baseline pathogens unlikely to respond to study drug 

CEFTAZIDIME/AVIBACTAM (AVYCAZ®):CLINICAL TRIALS   

Avycaz Prescribing Information. Actavis, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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CEFTOLOZANE/ TAZOBACTAM

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Class: Novel Cephalosporin + Beta Lactamase Inhibitor FDA Approval Date:                                                    December 19, 2014FDA Approved Indications:Complicated Intra‐Abdominal Infections (cIAI) Used in combination with metronidazole

Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTI) Including pyelonephritis 

CEFTOLOZANE/TAZOBACTAM (ZERBAXA®)

Zerbaxa Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

http://blogs‐images.forbes.com/davidkroll/files/2014/12/Zerbaxa_Box_Angle_w_Vial.jpg

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Microbiological Spectrum: Broad Gram  negative  coverage   Pseudomonas aeruginosa Acinetobacter baumannii Most ESBLs No carbapenemases Exception: Some strains of Pseudomonas

Gram positives: Streptococci 

Mechanism  of  Action Target: Bacterial cell wall synthesis  Binds penicillin binding proteins (PBPs) Bactericidal 

CEFTOLOZANE/TAZOBACTAM (ZERBAXA®)

Zerbaxa Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

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Pharmacokinetics

Absorption   IV only

Distribution Ceftolozane 16‐21% protein bound Tazobactam 30% protein bound

Metabolism Ceftolozane eliminated unchanged  Tazobactam is hydrolyzed to inactive metabolite (M1) 

Elimination Renal

Pharmacodynamics

Time  dependent  killing Time > MIC

No  effect on  cardiac electrophysiology

CEFTOLOZANE/TAZOBACTAM (ZERBAXA®)

Mandell, Douglas, Bennett PPID 7th Ed.

Zerbaxa Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

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Renal Dose  Adjustment Required  

Estimated CrCl Dose

30‐50 mL/min 750 mg IV q8h

15‐29 mL/min 375 mg IV q8h

ESRD or Hemodialysis 

750 mg IV x 1, then 150mg IV q8h 

Administration

Preparation  Compatible with NS or D5W Dilute in 100 mL Stable 24 hours

Give  over 1 hour Compatibility  with  other  drugs  not  established 

CEFTOLOZANE/TAZOBACTAM (ZERBAXA®):DOSING & ADMINISTRATION 

1.5 g (1 g ceftolozane + 0.5 g tazobactam) IV every 8 hours

Duration of Treatment: cIAI 4‐14 days, cUTI 7 days

Zerbaxa Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

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Decreased Efficacy in Patients with Baseline CrCl 30‐49 mL/min• Monitor creatinine clearance at least daily in patients with changing renal function

• Adjust dose accordingly 

Hypersensitivity Reactions• Anaphylaxis possible

Clostridium difficile‐Associated Diarrhea

Development of Drug‐Resistant Bacteria 

CEFTOLOZANE/TAZOBACTAM (ZERBAXA®):WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS 

Zerbaxa Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

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Common 

Nausea (7.9%) Diarrhea (6.2%) Headache (5.8%) Pyrexia (5.6%)

Serious

2% permanently discontinued treatment (20/1032) 1.9% in comparator arms 

Renal impairment led to discontinuation in 0.5% (5/1015) None in comparator arms 

CEFTOLOZANE/TAZOBACTAM (ZERBAXA®):ADVERSE EFFECTS   

Zerbaxa Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

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Pregnancy Category B

No lactation data

No pediatric data 

Limited geriatric data 

Renal dose adjustment required

No drug interactions!

CEFTOLOZANE/TAZOBACTAM (ZERBAXA®):SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Zerbaxa Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

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Complicated Intra‐Abdominal Infections: ASPECT‐cIAI Design:  Randomized,  double‐blind,  multi‐center  phase   III  trial   Ceftolozane/tazobactam + metronidazole versus meropenem x 4‐14 days Appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, gastric/duodenal/intestinal perforations, intra‐abdominal abscess, peritonitis 

Patient  Population  (n=979) Mean age: 52 years 57.8% male  34.2% with diffuse peritonitis  

Results Ceftolozane/tazobactam non‐inferior to meropenem 83% vs 87.3% Similar rates of adverse reactions 

CEFTOLOZANE/TAZOBACTAM (ZERBAXA®):CLINICAL TRIALS   

Zerbaxa Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2014. Accessed March 2015.Solomkin et al. CID 2015; epub.

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Complicated  Urinary  Tract  Infections:  ASPECT‐cUTI Design:  Randomized,  double‐blind,  multi‐center  phase  I I I  trial   Ceftolozane/tazobactam versus levofloxacin x 7 days Primary endpoint: Complete resolution or marked improvement and microbiologic eradication at test of cure visit 7±2 days after last dose 

Patient  Population  (n=1068) Mean age: 50.5 years 74% female  7.8% with bacteremia  82% with pyelonephritis 

Results Ceftolozane/tazobactam and levofloxacin response rates were similar when adjusted for baseline levofloxacin resistance 82.6%  vs 79.7% Similar  rates  of adverse reactions  

CEFTOLOZANE/TAZOBACTAM (ZERBAXA®):CLINICAL TRIALS   

Zerbaxa Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2014. Accessed March 2015.Solomkin et al. CID 2015; epub.

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Which of the following is a key difference between ceftazidime/avibactam and ceftolozane/tazobactam?

A. Renal dose adjustment is required for ceftazidime/avibactam but not ceftolozane/tazobactam

B. Ceftazidime/avibactam exhibits time‐dependent bactericidal effects whereas ceftolozane/tazobactam is concentration‐dependent and bacteriostatic

C. Ceftolozane/tazobactam has been extensively studied for pyelonephritis in pregnancy

D. Only ceftazidime/avibactam covers Pseudomonas aeruginosaE. Ceftazidime/avibactam is active against some carbapenemase‐

producing organisms 

ASSESSMENT

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Which of the following is a key difference between ceftazidime/avibactam and ceftolozane/tazobactam?

A. Renal dose adjustment is required for ceftazidime/avibactam but not ceftolozane/tazobactam

B. Ceftazidime/avibactam exhibits time‐dependent bactericidal effects whereas ceftolozane/tazobactam is concentration‐dependent and bacteriostatic 

C. Ceftolozane/tazobactam has been extensively studied for pyelonephritis in pregnancy

D. Only ceftazidime/avibactam covers Pseudomonas aeruginosaE. Ceftazidime/avibactam is active against some carbapenemase‐

producing organisms 

ASSESSMENT

Answer E (slide 24)

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TEDIZOLID PHOSPHATE

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Tedizolid phosphate is the prodrug of tedizolidClass: 2nd Generation OxazolidinoneFDA Approval Date: June 20, 2014FDA Approved Indications:Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections (ABSSSI)

TEDIZOLID (SIVEXTRO®)

Sivextro Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2015. Accessed March 2015.http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/sites/default/files/upload/Sivextro_300m.jpg

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Microbiological Spectrum: Gram positives Staphylococci MRSA

Streptococci Enterococci VRE

No Gram negatives, obligate anaerobes or atypicals

Mechanism of Action Target: Bacterial protein synthesis  Binds 50s subunit of bacterial ribosome  Bacteriostatic

TEDIZOLID (SIVEXTRO®)

Sivextro Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Pharmacokinetics

Absorption   F=91%, IV=PO Cmax reached 3 hours after oral dose, 1 hour after IV

Distribution 70‐90% protein bound

Metabolism Converted to tedizolid by phosphatases No other metabolism 

Elimination Hepatic 82% fecal, 18% urine 

Pharmacodynamics

AUC/MIC  best  correlates with  activity

No  effect on  cardiac repolarization

TEDIZOLID (SIVEXTRO®)

Mandell, Douglas, Bennett PPID 7th Ed.Sivextro Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Preparation Administration

Give  IV  over 1  hour Compatibility  with  other  drugs  not  established

Oral may be  administered with  or  without  food  

Missed doses   Take ASAP, anytime up to 8 hours prior to next dose  

TEDIZOLID (SIVEXTRO®):DOSING & ADMINISTRATION 

200 mg IV/PO every 24 hours

Duration of Treatment: 6 days

Sivextro Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

Reconstitute  with  4  mLSWFI

Dilute  in  250 mL NS   Shaking  may cause  foaming

Only  compatible  with  NS Stable  for  24  hours

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Patients with Neutropenia• Safety and efficacy not adequately evaluated• Reduced activity in animal models

Clostridium difficile‐Associated Diarrhea

Development of Drug Resistant Bacteria 

TEDIZOLID (SIVEXTRO®):WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS 

Sivextro Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Common 

Nausea  (8%) Headache  (6%) Diarrhea (4%) Vomiting  (3%) Dizziness  (2%) Median  time  to  onset 5 days 

Less  myelosuppression? Less  optic and peripheral neuropathy?

Serious

Occurred in 1.8% of patients in trials (12/662)

0.5% permanently discontinued treatment (3/662) Less than comparator (linezolid, 0.9%)

TEDIZOLID (SIVEXTRO®):ADVERSE EFFECTS   

Sivextro Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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No clinically significant interactions

No clinically significant interactions

Weak MAOIWeak MAOI

TEDIZOLID (SIVEXTRO®):DRUG INTERACTIONS 

Sivextro Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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Pregnancy Category C

No human lactation data

No pediatric data 

Insufficient geriatric data 

No dose adjustments

TEDIZOLID (SIVEXTRO®):SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Sivextro Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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ESTABLISH 1 & 2 Design: Randomized, double‐blind, multicenter, non‐inferiority ABSSSI Tedizolid 200 mg PO daily x 6 days versus linezolid 600 mg PO twice daily x 10 days  ESTABLISH‐2: Minimum 1 day of IV therapy before PO 

Primary Endpoint Early clinical response  ESTABLISH‐1: No increase from baseline lesion at 48‐72 hours after first dose and oral temperature ≤ 99.7°F ESTABLISH‐2: ≥ 20% decrease in lesion area at 48‐72 hours after first dose 

TEDIZOLID (SIVEXTRO®):CLINICAL TRIALS   

JAMA 2013; 309(6): 559‐69.Lancet Infect Dis. 2014 Aug;14(8):696‐705.Sivextro Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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ESTABLISH‐1

Patient  Population  (n=667) Median age: 43 years (18‐86) 84% Caucasian 61% Male

Results   Tedizolid non‐inferior to linezolid Early clinical response:                   79.5% vs 79.4% Similar rates of adverse events

ESTABLISH‐2

Patient  Population  (n=666) Median age: 46 years (17‐86) 86% Caucasian 68% Male 

Results Tedizolid non‐inferior to linezolid Early clinical response:                   85% vs 83% Similar rates of adverse events 

TEDIZOLID (SIVEXTRO®):CLINICAL TRIALS   

JAMA 2013; 309(6): 559‐69.Lancet Infect Dis. 2014 Aug;14(8):696‐705.Sivextro Prescribing Information. Cubust Pharmaceuticals, 2015. Accessed March 2015.

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ORITAVANCIN

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Class: 2nd Generation LipoglycopeptideFDA Approval Date: August 6, 2014

FDA Approved Indications:Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections (ABSSSI)

ORITAVANCIN (ORBACTIV®)

Orbactiv Prescribing Information. The Medicines Company, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

http://img.medscape.com/news/2014/ht_140807_orbactiv_vial_800x600.jpg

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Microbiological Spectrum: Gram positives Staphylococci MRSA

Streptococci Enterococci

Mechanism of Action Target: Bacterial cell wall synthesis  Inhibits peptidoglycan synthesis Disrupts bacterial membrane integrity  Bactericidal

ORITAVANCIN (ORBACTIV®)

Orbactiv Prescribing Information. The Medicines Company, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

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Pharmacokinetics

Absorption  IV only

Distribution 85% protein bound

Metabolism Not metabolized 

Elimination Slowly excreted in feces and urine Terminal half life = 245 hrs

Pharmacodynamics

AUC/MIC No  effect on  QTc interval 

ORITAVANCIN (ORBACTIV®)

Orbactiv Prescribing Information. The Medicines Company, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

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Preparation Administration

Give  over 3  hours Compatibility  with  other  drugs  not  established Do not co‐administer  

ORITAVANCIN (ORBACTIV®):DOSING & ADMINISTRATION 

Dose: 1200 mg IV x 1

Orbactiv Prescribing Information. The Medicines Company, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

400 mg  vials Reconstitute  with  40 mL SWFI

Dilute  in  1000 mL D5W Incompatible with NS 

Stable  6  hours (RT)  or  12 hours  (refrigerated)

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Potential Risk of Bleeding with Concomitant Warfarin Use• Warfarin exposure may be increased 

Coagulation Test Interference • Artificial prolongation of PT‐INR for up to 24 hours and aPTT for up to 48 hours• Non‐phospholipid dependent test (chromogenic anti‐Xa) may be used if unavoidable 

Hypersensitivity

Infusion Reactions

Clostridium difficile‐Associated Diarrhea

Osteomyelitis

Development of Drug Resistant Bacteria 

ORITAVANCIN (ORBACTIV®):WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS 

Orbactiv Prescribing Information. The Medicines Company, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

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Common 

Headache (7.1%) Nausea (9.9%) Vomiting (4.6%) Limb & subcutaneous abscesses (3.8%)

Diarrhea (3.7%)

Serious

Discontinued due to adverse reactions in 3.7% (36/976) Cellulitis (4/976) Ostemyelitis (3/976)

Delayed hypersensitivity reactions? Not reported 

ORITAVANCIN (ORBACTIV®):ADVERSE EFFECTS   

Orbactiv Prescribing Information. The Medicines Company, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

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Weak inhibitor: CYP 2C9, 2C19

Weak inducer: CYP 3A4, 2D6

Unfractionated Heparin 

ContraindicatedWarfarin

ORITAVANCIN (ORBACTIV®):DRUG INTERACTIONS 

Orbactiv Prescribing Information. The Medicines Company, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

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Pregnancy Category C

No human lactation data

No pediatric data 

Insufficient geriatric data 

Caution in renal 

impairment 

Not studied in severe hepatic impairment 

ORITAVANCIN (ORBACTIV®):SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Orbactiv Prescribing Information. The Medicines Company, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

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SOLO 1  &  2 Design:  Randomized,  double‐blind,  non‐ inferiority,  phase   III  trial Oritavancin 1200 mg IV x 1 or vancomycin 1000mg or 15 mg/kg IV q12h x 7‐10 days  Adults with ABSSSI (cellulitis, abscess, wound infection) Excluded if received antibiotics in 14 days prior to randomization 

Primary  Endpoint Cessation of the spread of erythema, temperature ≤ 99.7°F, and lack of use of rescue antibiotics 48‐72 hours into treatment 

Secondary  Endpoints Clinical cure 7‐14 days after treatment (investigator determined) Lesion size reduction ≥ 20% 48‐72 into treatment 

ORITAVANCIN (ORBACTIV®):CLINICAL TRIALS   

NEJM 2014; 370(23): 2180‐90.CID 2015; 60(2): 254‐62.Orbactiv Prescribing Information. The Medicines Company, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

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SOLO‐1

Patient Population (n=954) Mean age: 46 years 63% male 58% Caucasian 

Results Primary: 82.3% vs 78.9% Clinical cure: 79.6% vs 80% Lesion size: 86.9% vs 82.9%

SOLO‐2

Patient Population (n=1005) Mean age: 45 years 67% male 71% Caucasian

Results  Primary: 80.1% vs 82.9% Clinical cure: 82.7% vs 80.5% Lesion size: 85.9% vs 85.3% 

ORITAVANCIN (ORBACTIV®):CLINICAL TRIALS   

NEJM 2014; 370(23): 2180‐90.CID 2015; 60(2): 254‐62.Orbactiv Prescribing Information. The Medicines Company, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

Oritavancin non‐inferior to vancomycin.

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DALBAVANCIN

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Class: 2nd Generation LipoglycopeptideFDA Approval Date: May 23, 2014FDA Approved Indications:Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections (ABSSSI)

DALBAVANCIN  (DALVANCE®)

Dalvance Prescribing Information. Durata Therapeutics, 2014. Accessed March 2015.http://www.dalvance.com/Assets/images/dalvance_ordering.png

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Microbiological Spectrum: Gram positives Staphylococci MRSA

Streptococci Enterococci

Mechanism of Action Target: Bacterial cell wall synthesis  Inhibits peptidoglycan synthesis Disrupts bacterial membrane integrity  Bactericidal

DALBAVANCIN  (DALVANCE®)

Dalvance Prescribing Information. Durata Therapeutics, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

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Pharmacokinetics

Absorption  IV only

Distribution 93% protein bound

Metabolism Not a CYP substrate Minimal Hydroxy‐dalbavancin

Elimination Renal and fecal 

Pharmacodynamics

AUC/MIC No  effect on  cardiac electrophysiology

DALBAVANCIN  (DALVANCE®)

Dalvance Prescribing Information. Durata Therapeutics, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

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Preparation  Administration

Give  over 30 minutes   Compatibility  with  other  drugs  not  established 

DALBAVANCIN  (DALVANCE®):DOSING & ADMINISTRATION 

Initial Dose: 1000 mg IV x 1 

Follow Up Dose (7 days later): 500 mg IV x 1

Dalvance Prescribing Information. Durata Therapeutics, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

500 mg  vials Reconstitute  with  25 mL SWFI

Dilute  with D5W Final concentration: 1‐5 mg/mL

Stable  48  hours

CrCl < 30 mL/min: 750 mg IV x 1, then 375 mg IV x 1

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Hypersensitivity Reactions

Infusion Reactions

Clostridium difficile‐Associated Diarrhea

Hepatic Effects

Development of Drug‐Resistant Bacteria 

DALBAVANCIN  (DALVANCE®):WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS 

Dalvance Prescribing Information. Durata Therapeutics, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

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Common 

Nausea (5.5%) Headache (4.7%) Diarrhea (4.4%) Rash (2.7%) Pruritus (2.1%)

Median duration: 4 days

Serious

Occurred in 6.1% (109/1778) 6.5% in comparator arm

Led to treatment discontinuation in 3% (53/1778)

ALT elevations > 3x ULN more common 0.8% vs 0.2% All reversible 

DALBAVANCIN  (DALVANCE®):ADVERSE EFFECTS   

Dalvance Prescribing Information. Durata Therapeutics, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

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Pregnancy Category C No lactation data No pediatric data 

Limited geriatric data 

Renal dose adjustment, studied in HD

No data for moderate to  severe hepatic impairment 

DALBAVANCIN  (DALVANCE®):SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Dalvance Prescribing Information. Durata Therapeutics, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

No drug‐drug or drug‐lab interactions!

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DISCOVER  1  &  2 Design:  Randomized,  double‐blind,  double‐dummy,  multi‐center,  non‐ inferiority  phase   III  trials Dalbavancin versus vancomycin for at least 3 days Option to switch to oral linezolid to complete 10‐14 days of treatment 

Adults with ABSSSI (cellulitis, abscesses, wound infections)  Excluded if used antibiotics within the previous 14 days 

Primary  Endpoint Early clinical response: Cessation of spread of infection‐related erythema and the absence of fever at 48‐72 hours

Secondary  Endpoints Clinical status at end of therapy Investigator ’s assessment of outcome at end of therapy 

DALBAVANCIN  (DALVANCE®):CLINICAL TRIALS   

NEJM 2014; 370: 2169‐79.Dalvance Prescribing Information. Durata Therapeutics, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

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DISCOVER  1  &  2 Patient  Population  (n=1312) Mean age: 48.9 years (18‐85) 90% Caucasian  60% male No significant differences between groups

Results   Early clinical response: 79.7% dalbavancin vs 79.8%  Secondary outcomes  Clinical status: 90.7% dalbavancin vs 92.1% Assessment of outcome: 96% dalbavancin vs 96.7%

Less adverse events and shorter duration in dalbavancin group 

DALBAVANCIN  (DALVANCE®):CLINICAL TRIALS   

NEJM 2014; 370: 2169‐79.Dalvance Prescribing Information. Durata Therapeutics, 2014. Accessed March 2015.

Dalbavancin non‐inferior to vancomycin followed by linezolid.

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The use of unfractionated heparin is contraindicated during the 48 hours following the administration of which of the following antimicrobials:

A. OritavancinB. Ceftolozane/tazobactamC. Dalbavancin D. TedizolidE. Ceftazidime/avibactam

ASSESSMENT

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The use of unfractionated heparin is contraindicated during the 48 hours following the administration of which of the following antimicrobials:

A. OritavancinB. Ceftolozane/tazobactamC. Dalbavancin D. TedizolidE. Ceftazidime/avibactam

ASSESSMENT

Answer A (slide 62)

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Influenza

• Peramivir(Rapivab) –12/2014

HIV

• Dolutegravir/ abacavir/ lamivudine (Triumeq) – 8/2014

• Darunavir/ cobicistat(Prezcobix) –1/2015

• Atazanavir/ cobicistat (Evotaz) –1/2015

Hepatitis C

• Ledipasvir/ sofosbuvir(Harvoni) –10/2014

• Paritaprevir/ ritonavir/ ombitasvir, dasabuvir (ViekiraPak) – 12/2014

FYI ONLY: NEW ANTIVIRALS 

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Topical                 Antifungals

• Efinaconazole(Jublia) solution –6/2014

• Luliconozole(Luzu) cream –11/2013

Topical Antibacterials

• Finafloxacin OticSuspension (Xtoro) – 12/2014

FYI ONLY: NEW TOPICAL AGENTS 

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Drug Class PhaseEnterobacteriaceae Pseudomonas spp. Acinetobacter spp.

ESBL KPC NDM WT MDR NDM WT MDR

Meropenem+ RPX709

Carbapenem+ BLI 3 Y Y N Y Y N Y Y

Ceftaroline+ avibactam

Cephalosporin + BLI 2 Y Y N N N N N N

Imipenem + relebactam

Carbapenem+ BLI 2 Y Y N Y ? N ? N

Plazomicin Amino‐glycoside 2 Y Y ? N N N N N

Eravacycline Fluorocycline 2 Y Y ? N N N ? ?

Brilacidin Peptide defenseprotein mimetic

2 Y ? ? ? ? ? N N

ANTIMICROBIAL PIPELINE

Boucher H et al. Clin Infect Dis 2013;56(12):1685‐94. BLI = Beta Lactamase Inhibitor, NDM = New Delhi Metallo‐Beta‐Lactamase,WT = Wild Type, KPC = Klebsiella pneumoniae Carbapenemase, MDR = Multi‐Drug Resistant

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NEW ANTIMICROBIALS

Sarah  McClain,  PharmD,  BCPSInfectious  Diseases  Pharmacy  Resident

Cari l ion Clinic  – Roanoke  Memorial  Hospitalslmcclain@caril ionclinic.org

Apri l  17,  2015