- 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 Add the withdrawn volume of both sulbactam and durlobactam to a 100 mL infusion bag of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection, USP.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.
Serious Adverse Reactions and Discontinuation of Treatment
Thirty-six patients (40%) in the XACDURO treatment group and 42 patients (49%) in the colistin treatment group experienced serious adverse reactions. Discontinuation of treatment due to any adverse reaction occurred in 10/91 (11%) patients treated with XACDURO and in 14/86 (16%) patients treated with colistin. One patient treated with XACDURO developed anaphylactic shock which led to discontinuation of treatment.
Common Adverse Reactions
Adverse reactions were reported in 88% (80/91) of patients in the XACDURO treatment group and 94% (81/86) of patients in the colistin treatment group. The most common adverse reactions reported in >10% of patients treated with XACDURO were liver test abnormalities, diarrhea, anemia, and hypokalemia. Table 2 lists selected adverse reactions occurring at a frequency of >5% in Trial 1.
Table 2. Selected Adverse Reactions Occurring at a Frequency of >5% in Trial 1| Adverse Reaction | XACDURO (N=91) n (%) | Colistin (N=86) n (%) |
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| Any Adverse Reaction | 80 (88) | 81 (94) |
| Liver test abnormalities Liver test abnormalities includes the following adverse reactions: liver function test abnormal, hepatic function abnormal, increased transaminases, ALT increased, and AST increased; Acute kidney injury includes the following adverse reactions: renal impairment, blood Cr increased, toxic nephropathy, renal failure and acute kidney injury. | 17 (19) | 18 (21) |
| Diarrhea | 15 (17) | 9 (11) |
| Anemia | 12 (13) | 12 (14) |
| Hypokalemia | 11 (12) | 9 (11) |
| Arrhythmia | 8 (9) | 8 (9) |
| Acute kidney injury | 5 (6) | 31 (36) |
| Thrombocytopenia | 5 (6) | 3 (4) |
| Constipation | 5 (6) | 5 (6) |
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).
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.
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.
Sulbactam Sodium
Sulbactam sodium is a beta-lactam antibacterial and a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Chemically, sulbactam sodium is sodium penicillinate sulfone; sodium (2S, 5R)-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo [3.2.0] heptane-2-carboxylate 4,4-dioxide. Sulbactam is a white to off-white crystalline powder that is freely soluble in water and its empirical formula is C8H10NNaO5S with a molecular weight of 255.22.
Figure 1: Chemical structure of sulbactam sodium
Durlobactam Sodium
Durlobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor antibacterial drug. Chemically, durlobactam sodium is sodium (2S,5R)-2-carbamoyl-3-methyl-7-oxo-1,6-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-en-6-yl sulfate. Durlobactam sodium is the pure (2S,5R)-enantiomer of the trans diastereoisomer. It is a white to yellow amorphous powder that is freely soluble in water. The empirical formula is C8H10N3NaO6S and the molecular weight (sodium salt) is 299.23.
Figure 2: Chemical structure of durlobactam sodium
XACDURO is supplied as a co-packaged kit containing three single-dose vials each containing sterile powder for reconstitution: one clear single-dose vial contains 1 g sulbactam (equivalent to 1.1 g sulbactam sodium) and two amber single-dose vials each contain 0.5 g durlobactam (equivalent to 0.54 g durlobactam sodium) together with sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid used for pH adjustment.
Cardiac Electrophysiology
At a dose 4 times the maximum recommended single dose, durlobactam does not prolong the QTc interval to any clinically relevant extent.
Specific Populations
No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of sulbactam or durlobactam were observed based on age (18-91 years), gender, weight (35-150 kg), and race (White, Black, Asian, American Indian/Alaska Native, Other).
Patients with Renal Impairment
In a single-dose trial evaluating the effect of renal impairment on the pharmacokinetics of sulbactam and durlobactam, dose normalized systemic exposures of sulbactam and durlobactam were higher at all levels of renal impairment compared to healthy subjects with CLcr greater than or equal to 90 mL/min (Table 4). In subjects with end stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis, the fraction of the dose removed by hemodialysis was 0.41 and 0.33 for sulbactam and durlobactam, respectively.
Table 4: Dose Normalized Fold AUC Increase in Subjects with Renal Impairment Compared to Subjects with CLcr ≥90 mL/min | Estimated eGFR (mL/min/1.73 m2) | Sulbactam | Durlobactam |
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| ≥60 to <90 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| ≥30 to <60 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| <30 | 4.3 | 3.7 |
To maintain systemic exposures similar to patients with normal renal function, dosage adjustment is recommended for patients with renal impairment. Patients on hemodialysis should receive XACDURO after hemodialysis session [see Dosage and Administration (2.2), Specific Populations (8.6)].
Patients with CLcr 130 mL/min or Greater
Increased sulbactam and durlobactam clearance have been observed in patients with CLcr of 130 mL/min or greater. A XACDURO (1.0 g sulbactam and 1.0 g durlobactam) dose every 4 hours infused over 3 hours provided sulbactam and durlobactam exposures comparable to those in patients with CLcr 90 to 129 mL/min [see Dosage and Administration (2.2), Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].
Patients with Hepatic Impairment
Sulbactam and durlobactam are primarily cleared renally; therefore, hepatic impairment is not likely to have any effect on XACDURO exposures [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7)].
Drug Interaction Studies
Clinical Studies
No drug-drug interactions were observed among durlobactam, sulbactam, imipenem, and cilastatin in a clinical study in healthy subjects.
In Vitro Studies Where Drug Interaction Potential Was Not Further Evaluated Clinically Cytochrome P450 (CYP) Enzymes: At therapeutic plasma concentrations, durlobactam does not inhibit CYP1A2, CYP2A6, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, CYP2E1, or CYP3A4. Durlobactam showed no potential for in vitro induction of CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A4.
No in vitro studies with CYP450 and sulbactam were conducted.
Membrane Transporter Systems:
In vitro data showed that sulbactam did not inhibit P-gp, BCRP, OATP1B1, OATP1B3, OCT1, OCT2, BSEP, OAT1, OAT3, MATE1, or MATE2-K at therapeutic plasma concentrations. In vitro data also indicated that durlobactam did not inhibit P-gp, BCRP, OATP1B1, OAT1, OAT3, or OCT2 at therapeutic plasma concentrations. Sulbactam and durlobactam are both substrates of OAT1. However, only sulbactam is predicted to have active secretion as a significant portion of total clearance; therefore, inhibition of OAT1 may increase sulbactam plasma concentrations. No clinical studies have been conducted with XACDURO and OAT1 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7.1)].
Mechanism of Action
XACDURO is a co-packaged product containing sulbactam and durlobactam. Sulbactam is a beta-lactam antibacterial and Ambler Class A serine beta-lactamase inhibitor that has bactericidal activity due to its inhibition of Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex (ABC) penicillin-binding proteins PBP1 and PBP3, which are essential enzymes required for bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Durlobactam is a diazabicyclooctane non-beta-lactam, beta-lactamase inhibitor, that protects sulbactam from degradation by certain serine-beta-lactamases. Durlobactam alone does not have antibacterial activity against ABC isolates.
XACDURO demonstrated in vitro activity against ABC isolates expressing serine beta-lactamases included in Ambler Class A (CTX-M-, TEM-, PER- and SHV-type extended spectrum beta-lactamases [ESBLs], KPC carbapenemase) Class C (ADC-type) and broad spectrum activity against Class D (OXA-type) enzymes.
Resistance
Mechanisms of beta-lactam resistance in ABC isolates may include either the production of beta-lactamases, modification of PBPs or target alteration, up-regulation of efflux pumps or loss of outer membrane porin.
XACDURO is not active against ABC isolates that produce Ambler Class B metallo-beta-lactamases or have modification of active target site of sulbactam (i.e., PBPs). Isolates may also produce in combination multiple beta-lactamases, express varying levels of beta-lactamases, have amino acid PBPs sequence variations or other resistance mechanisms that may contribute to resistance.
Interaction with Other Antimicrobials
In vitro studies showed no antagonism between XACDURO and other antibacterial drugs including ceftazidime-avibactam, imipenem, meropenem, amikacin, colistin, cefepime, ciprofloxacin, minocycline, rifampicin, rifaximin, daptomycin, dalbavancin, oritavancin, tedizolid, fidaxomicin, vancomycin, linezolid, metronidazole, and fluconazole.
Animal Models of Infection
Durlobactam restored activity of sulbactam in animal models of infection (including neutropenic mouse thigh and lung infections) against XACDURO-susceptible A. baumannii strains.
Antimicrobial Activity
XACDURO has been shown to be active against most isolates of the following microorganisms both in vitro and in clinical infections [see Indications and Usage (1.1)].
- Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex
Susceptibility Testing
For specific information regarding susceptibility test interpretive criteria and associated test methods and quality control standards recognized by FDA for XACDURO, please see: https://www.fda.gov/STIC.
Carcinogenesis
Carcinogenicity studies with XACDURO have not been conducted.
Mutagenesis
Durlobactam was negative in genetic toxicology studies including the Salmonella typhimurium bacterial reverse mutation assay, in vivo and in vitro micronucleus assays, and the in vivo Pig-A assay in rats.
Genetic toxicology studies were not conducted with sulbactam or the combination of sulbactam-durlobactam.
Impairment of Fertility
No adverse effects on fertility, reproductive performance, fetal viability, growth, or postnatal development were observed in male and female rats, and female mice for durlobactam at intravenous doses up to 1000 mg/kg/day (approximately 4 times the MRHD based on AUC comparisons) and subcutaneous doses up to 1600 mg/kg/day, (equivalent to 4 times the MRHD based on AUC comparisons) respectively.
Treatment of Hospital-acquired and Ventilator-associated Bacterial Pneumonia Caused by Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus Complex Organisms
A total of 177 hospitalized adults with documented Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex infections were randomized and treated in a multicenter, active-controlled, investigator-unblinded, independent assessor-blinded, non-inferiority, phase 3 trial (Trial 1, NCT03894046). Patients were treated with either XACDURO (1 g sulbactam and 1 g durlobactam, or renally adjusted dose) intravenously over 3 hours every 6 hours (n = 91) or colistin 2.5 mg/kg (or renally adjusted dose) intravenously over 30 minutes every 12 hours after an initial loading dose of colistin 2.5 to 5 mg/kg (n = 86). Both treatment arms also received 1 g imipenem/1 g cilastatin (or renally adjusted dose) intravenously every 6 hours as background therapy for potential HABP/VABP pathogens other than Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex. Patients received up to 14 days of therapy.
The primary efficacy endpoint for the study was 28-day all-cause mortality in the patients who received any amount of study medication with a confirmed baseline infection with carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex (CRABC microbiologically modified intent to treat (m-MITT) population). Among 128 patients in the CRABC m-MITT population, 125 patients who did not withdraw consent prior to assessment of survival status at Day 28 were assessed: 63 patients in the XACDURO group and 62 patients in the colistin group.
The demographic and baseline characteristics were comparable between treatment groups among 125 patients in the analysis: 74% male, 50% White, and 44% Asian; the mean age was 63 (±17) years. The majority of patients had pneumonia as the baseline infection (53% VABP and 43% HABP); 2% had bacteremia. The mean Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) score at baseline was 17, and 26% of patients had an APACHE II score ≥ 20. At randomization, 64% of patients had been in the ICU ≥5 days, 26% of patients had been in the ICU for >14 days, and 75% were mechanically ventilated. Approximately 39% of patients had CLcr less than 90 mL/min at baseline. The mean duration of treatment was 9 days for the XACDURO group and 8 days for the colistin group.
Table 5 shows results for the primary endpoint of Day 28 all-cause mortality in the CRABC m-MITT population. XACDURO was non-inferior to colistin with regard to Day 28 all-cause mortality.
Table 5: All-cause Mortality at Day 28 (CRABC m-MITT Population) | XACDURO n/NPercentage was calculated using N, the number of patients in the specified population, as the denominator. (%) | Colistin n/N (%) | Treatment Difference (95% CI)The 95% CI (2-sided) was computed using a continuity-corrected z statistic. |
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| CI = Confidence Interval |
| Day 28 All-Cause Mortality | 12/63 (19.0%) | 20/62 (32.3%) | -13.2% (-30.0, 3.5) |
Clinical cure rates were also evaluated. Clinical cure was defined as complete resolution or significant improvement of signs and symptoms that were present at baseline and no new symptoms, such that no additional gram-negative antimicrobial therapy was warranted. Clinical cure rates in the CRABC m-MITT population at the Test of Cure (TOC) Visit that was 7 days (±2 days) after the end of treatment were 39/63 (61.9%) for XACDURO versus 25/62 (40.3%) for colistin.
Serious Allergic Reactions
Advise the patient, their families, or caregivers that allergic reactions, including serious allergic reactions, could occur and that serious reactions require immediate treatment. Ask them about any previous hypersensitivity reactions to XACDURO (sulbactam and durlobactam), other beta-lactams (including cephalosporins) or other allergens [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Potentially Serious Diarrhea
Advise the patient, their families, or caregivers that diarrhea is a common problem caused by antibacterial drugs, including XACDURO. Sometimes, frequent watery or bloody diarrhea may occur and may be a sign of a more serious intestinal infection. If severe watery or bloody diarrhea develops, tell them to contact their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
Antibacterial Resistance
Patients should be counseled that antibacterial drugs, including XACDURO, should only be used to treat bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections (e.g., the common cold). Patients should be told that the medication should be administered exactly as directed. [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
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