Contepo Drug Information

Generic name: FOSFOMYCIN DISODIUM

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Uses of Contepo

Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTI), including Acute Pyelonephritis

CONTEPO is indicated for the treatment of patients 18 years and older with complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), including acute pyelonephritis, caused by susceptible isolates of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Usage to Reduce Development of Drug-Resistant Bacteria To reduce the development of

drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of CONTEPO and other antibacterial drugs, CONTEPO should be used only to treat 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.

Dosage & Administration of Contepo

aCLcr estimated using Cockcroft-Gault Equation.
bAll doses of CONTEPO are administered by intravenous infusion over 1 hour.
Estimated CLcr (mL/min)aLoading Doseb
DoseFrequency
41-506 grams
31-406 grams
21-306 grams
11-206 grams

Side Effects of Contepo

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. CONTEPO was evaluated in a comparator-controlled clinical trial (Trial 1) in patients with cUTI, including acute pyelonephritis, which included 233 patients treated with CONTEPO and 231 treated with comparator (piperacillin/tazobactam 4.5 g every 8 hours) for 7 days, allowing bacteremic patients to receive up to 14 days. No switch to oral antibacterial drugs was allowed.

The median age of treated patients was 54 years (range 18-89 years) and 64% were female. All patients were white (100%). Patients (99%) were predominantly enrolled in Eastern Europe. Concomitant bacteremia was identified in 9% of patients at baseline.

Serious Adverse Reactions and Adverse Reactions Leading to Discontinuation Serious adverse reactions occurred in 2.1% (5/233) CONTEPO and 2.6% (6/231) piperacillin/tazobactam-treated patients, respectively. Treatment was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 3% (7/233) of patients receiving CONTEPO and in 2.6% (7/231) of patients receiving piperacillin/tazobactam. The most common adverse reactions resulting in discontinuation of CONTEPO were gastrointestinal disorders (nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain) in 1.3% (3/233) of patients.

No deaths occurred in the clinical trial. Common Adverse Reactions Table 3 lists adverse reactions occurring in 2% or greater of patients receiving CONTEPO in Trial 1. These adverse reactions were reversible upon completion of therapy. Table 3 Adverse Reactions Occurring in 2% or Greater of Patients with cUTI Receiving CONTEPO in Trial 1 a Transaminase elevations include increased ALT and AST ≥3x ULN. b Neutropenia includes absolute neutrophil count <1500 cells/mm 3 Adverse Reaction CONTEPO N=233 % Piperacillin/Tazobactam N=231 % Gastrointestinal Disorders Nausea 4.3

Hypokalemia 9.9 1.7 Hypophosphatemia 2.1 0.0 Hypocalcemia 3.9 2.6 Hypernatremia 3.4 0.9

Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders Neutropenia b 6.4

Nervous System Disorders Headache 2.6 2.2 Adverse Reactions Occurring in < 2%

of Patients Receiving CONTEPO in Trial 1: Blood and lymphatic system disorders : anemia, thrombocytopenia Cardiac disorders : atrial fibrillation, palpitations, tachycardia, heart failure Ear and labyrinth disorders : hearing loss Gastrointestinal disorders : constipation General disorders and administration site conditions : asthenia, infusion site reactions, peripheral edema Hepatobiliary disorders : hepatic steatosis, hepatomegaly Infections and infestations : vaginal infection, vaginitis Investigations : increase creatinine kinase Metabolism and nutritional disorders : hyperglycemia Nervous system disorders : dysgeusia, syncope Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders : dyspnea Skin and subcutaneous disorders : urticaria, rash, pruritis

Postmarketing Experience

The following additional adverse reactions were not reported with CONTEPO-treated patients in Trial 1 but have been identified with the use of oral fosfomycin tromethamine or during use of intravenous fosfomycin sodium outside of the United States for various indications and dosing regimens. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure: Blood and lymphatic system disorders : aplastic anemia, eosinophilia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, pancytopenia Cardiac disorders: torsade de pointes Ear and labyrinth disorders : vertigo Eye disorders : visual impairment Gastrointestinal disorders : dyspepsia, C. difficile -associated diarrhea and colitis, toxic megacolon Hepatobiliary disorders : alkaline phosphatase increased, cholestatic hepatitis, icterus, hepatic necrosis Immune system disorders : anaphylaxis Metabolism and nutrition disorders : decreased appetite Nervous system disorders : cerebral edema, dizziness, optic neuritis Psychiatric disorders : confusion Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders : asthma attack, pulmonary edema Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders : angioedema, facial edema Vascular disorders : hypertension

Warnings & Cautions for Contepo

Serum Electrolyte Abnormalities

CONTEPO contains 1,980 mg of sodium in each vial. The high sodium load associated with the use of CONTEPO may result in changes in serum electrolytes, such as increased levels of serum sodium and decreased levels of potassium, calcium, and phosphorous. Electrolyte disturbances, such as hypokalemia and hypocalcemia, may potentiate cardiac effects, including QT prolongation . In Trial 1, a comparator-controlled clinical trial in patients with cUTI, hypokalemia, hypernatremia, hypophosphatemia, and hypocalcemia occurred more frequently in CONTEPO-treated patients compared with piperacillin/tazobactam-treated patients . Hypokalemia with serum potassium less than 3.0 mEq/L and/or requiring potassium supplementation occurred in 9.9% of patients receiving CONTEPO and 1.7% of patients receiving piperacillin/tazobactam.

Hypophosphatemia with serum phosphate concentrations less than 1.0 mg/dL occurred in 2.1% of patients receiving CONTEPO and none of the patients receiving piperacillin/tazobactam. Hypernatremia with serum sodium greater than 150 mEq/L occurred in 3.4% of patients receiving CONTEPO and 0.9% of patients receiving piperacillin/tazobactam. Hypocalcemia with corrected serum calcium less than 8.0 mg/dL occurred in 3.9% of patients receiving CONTEPO and 2.6% of patients receiving piperacillin/tazobactam.

A low-sodium diet is recommended during CONTEPO treatment. Minimize administration of drugs containing sodium. Monitor serum electrolyte levels (sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus) and fluid status during treatment with CONTEPO. Electrolyte supplementation may be necessary in some cases.

Monitor for signs of edema, particularly in patients who should restrict their sodium intake or are prone to fluid overload (e.g., cardiac insufficiency, renal impairment, cirrhosis, hypertension, hyperaldosteronism, hypernatremia or pulmonary edema) .

QT Prolongation

CONTEPO has been shown to prolong the QT interval in some patients. QT prolongation can lead to development of torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia with the risk increasing as the degree of prolongation increases. In Trial 1, 3.6% of patients treated with CONTEPO had > 60 msec increase in QTcF interval from baseline and 1% of patients had QTcF > 480 msec.

Torsade de pointes has been reported during postmarketing experience with fosfomycin . The risk of QT prolongation may increase in patients with electrolyte abnormalities (such as hypokalemia and hypocalcemia), patients with conditions that have potential to cause electrolyte imbalance (such as renal impairment), or patients taking other drugs affecting electrolyte balance or QT prolongation. Avoid CONTEPO in patients with known QT prolongation or ventricular arrhythmias, including a history of torsade de pointes. Monitor electrolytes during treatment with CONTEPO .

Increased Transaminase Levels

In Trial 1, increases in transaminases occurred more frequently in CONTEPO-treated patients compared to piperacillin/tazobactam-treated patients. Transaminases (Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) or Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) were elevated ≥ 3x upper limit of normal (ULN) in 10.3% of patients receiving CONTEPO and 4.8% of patients receiving piperacillin/tazobactam. Transaminase elevations were asymptomatic and reversible.

No concurrent increases in serum bilirubin or alkaline phosphatase were observed. No patients met Hy's Law criteria, and no patients discontinued CONTEPO therapy because of treatment-related transaminase elevation . Monitor hepatic enzymes during CONTEPO treatment.

Hypersensitivity Reactions

CONTEPO is contraindicated in patients with known serious hypersensitivity to fosfomycin, or any of the excipients . Hypersensitivity reactions, such as rash and urticaria, were reported in patients treated with CONTEPO in Trial 1. Anaphylaxis has been reported postmarketing . Before initiating therapy with CONTEPO, it is important to inquire about previous hypersensitivity reactions to oral or parenteral fosfomycin. If an allergic reaction to CONTEPO occurs, discontinue the drug immediately.

Neutropenia Including Agranulocytosis Neutropenia has been reported in patients receiving IV fosfomycin

therapy. In Trial 1, 6.4% of patients in the CONTEPO arm developed neutropenia (absolute neutrophil count less than 1500 cells/mm 3 ) as compared to 3.9% in the piperacillin/tazobactam comparator arm. In the post marketing setting, neutropenia cases progressing to agranulocytosis have been reported with IV fosfomycin therapy.

Monitor complete blood counts during CONTEPO therapy particularly in patients with pre-existing conditions or patients receiving concomitant drugs that may predispose to bone marrow suppression. Discontinue CONTEPO if neutropenia occurs and consider alternative therapies.

Clostridioides difficile -Associated Diarrhea Clostridioides difficile -associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported

with use of nearly all systemic antibacterial agents, including CONTEPO, and may range in severity from mild to fatal colitis. Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon and may permit overgrowth of C. difficile. C. difficile produces toxins A and B which contribute to the development of CDAD. CDAD must be considered in all patients who present with diarrhea following antibacterial use.

Careful medical history is necessary because CDAD has been reported to occur more than 2 months after administration of antibacterial agents. If CDAD is confirmed, discontinue antibacterials not directed against C. difficile, if possible. Manage fluid and electrolyte levels as appropriate, supplement protein intake, monitor antibacterial treatment of C. difficile, and institute surgical evaluation as clinically indicated.

Development of Drug-resistant Bacteria Prescribing

CONTEPO in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the development of drug resistant bacteria .

Drug Interactions with Contepo

Drugs that prolong QT interval Co-administration of

CONTEPO with other drugs known to prolong the QT interval may increase the risk for ventricular arrhythmia. Avoid co-administration of CONTEPO with drugs known to prolong the QT interval, such as class IA or class III antiarrhythmic medications, tricyclic antidepressants, macrolides, and antipsychotics .

Pregnancy Safety for Contepo

Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from observational studies and pharmacovigilance reports with fosfomycin use in pregnant women are insufficient to identify a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Fosfomycin crosses the placental barrier. There are no animal data that meet current standards for nonclinical developmental toxicity studies.

However, some reproductive toxicity data are available from published literature. Intravenous or intraperitoneal fosfomycin-sodium did not cause malformations in rabbits or rats, respectively, but showed evidence of fetotoxicity (see Data ). The clinical relevance of these animal data is uncertain. 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 defect and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Fosfomycin crosses the placenta in rats and rabbits.

In rats administered intraperitoneal fosfomycin sodium on Days 7 to 17 of gestation (during organogenesis), there were increased numbers of dead or resorbed fetuses at 1500 mg/kg (approximately 0.8 times the recommended human dose of 18 g/day, based on body surface area comparisons), a dose associated with maternal toxicity. Rabbits were administered intravenous fosfomycin sodium on Days 6 to 18 of gestation (during organogenesis) at doses 800 mg/kg (approximately 0.9 times the recommended human dose). No malformations were observed in rabbits or rats after intravenous or intraperitoneal fosfomycin sodium, respectively. In a pre- and post-natal developmental study in rats (dosed intraperitoneally with fosfomycin tromethamine between gestational day 6 and postnatal Day 21), no effects were observed in first-generation offspring at doses up to 1000 mg/kg, about 0.5 times the clinical dose, based on body surface area comparisons.

Survival and postnatal body growth also were normal in the second-generation offspring at all doses.

Pediatric Use of Contepo

Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of CONTEPO in patients less than 18 years of age has not been established.

Contraindications for Contepo

is contraindicated in patients with known serious hypersensitivity to fosfomycin, or any of the excipients . CONTEPO is contraindicated in patients with known serious hypersensitivity to fosfomycin, or any of the excipients.

Overdosage Information for Contepo

To date, no cases of accidental overdose with clinically relevant intolerances have been reported. In the event of an overdose, the patient must be monitored and treated symptomatically. Fosfomycin is cleared from the body by hemodialysis, during which patients with end stage renal disease have an increased mean fosfomycin elimination half-life to approximately 4 hours.

Clinical Studies of Contepo

Complicated Urinary Tract Infections, Including Acute Pyelonephritis

A total of 464 adults hospitalized with cUTI (including acute pyelonephritis) were randomized and received study medications in a multinational, double-blind study (Trial 1, NCT02753946 ) comparing CONTEPO 6 g intravenously every 8 hours to piperacillin/tazobactam 4.5 g intravenously every 8 hours for 7 days of therapy. Treatment was allowed for up to 14 days in bacteremic patients. The study did not include a switch to oral antibacterial drugs.

The microbiological modified intent-to-treat (mMITT) population included all patients who received study medication and had at least 1 baseline uropathogen, excluding patients with organisms resistant to study drugs at baseline. This population consisted of 339 patients with cUTI, including 184 patients (54%) with acute pyelonephritis. The median age was 53 years and 64% were female.

Concomitant bacteremia was identified in 9% of patients at baseline, and 32% of patients met 2 or more systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) criteria at baseline. Overall success was defined as clinical cure plus microbiological eradication (baseline uropathogens with growth in urine ≥10 5 CFU/mL were reduced to <10 4 CFU/mL) at the test-of-cure (TOC) visit, 19 (+2) days after randomization. CONTEPO demonstrated efficacy with regard to the overall response at the TOC visit in the mMITT population ( Table 5 ). A sensitivity analysis for overall success at the TOC visit using a threshold of 10 3 CFU/ml for microbiological eradication demonstrated similar efficacy results.

In the mMITT population, the overall success rates at TOC in patients with concurrent bacteremia were 9/19 (47.4%) for CONTEPO-treated patients and 5/13 (38.5%) in the piperacillin/tazobactam-treated patients. Overall response rates at the TOC visit by pathogen in the mMITT population is presented in Table 6. Table 5 Overall Response Rates at Test-of-Cure Visit in cUTI Patients in Trial 1 (mMITT Population) 1 Patients with an organism resistant to study drugs at baseline were to be excluded. All of the patients excluded (14 in CONTEPO arm, 9 in piperacillin/tazobactam arm) had an organism resistant to piperacillin/tazobactam. 2 CONTEPO 6 g intravenously every 8 hours 3 Piperacillin/tazobactam 4.5 g every 8 hours Response 1 CONTEPO 2 n/N (%) Piperacillin/ Tazobactam 3 n/N (%) Treatment Difference (95% CI) Overall success 108/170 94/169 7.9 (-3.1, 18.9) Clinical cure 154/170 155/169 -1.1 (-7.8, 5.5) Microbiological eradication 110/170 97/169 7.3 (-3.6, 18.3) Table 6 Overall Response Rates at Test-of-Cure Visit by Baseline Pathogen in cUTI Patients in Trial 1 (mMITT Population) 1 Patients with an organism resistant to piperacillin/tazobactam at baseline were excluded Pathogen 1 CONTEPO n/N (%) Piperacillin/ Tazobactam n/N (%) Escherichia coli 87/130 75/130 Klebsiella pneumoniae 8/18 11/20

Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.

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