Sivextro Drug Information

Generic name: TEDIZOLID PHOSPHATE

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Uses of Sivextro

Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections SIVEXTRO ® is indicated for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) caused by susceptible isolates of the following gram-positive microorganisms: Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant and methicillin-susceptible isolates), Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus anginosus Group (including Streptococcus anginosus, Streptococcus intermedius, and Streptococcus constellatus ), and Enterococcus faecalis, in adult and pediatric patients (at least 26 weeks gestational age and weighing at least 1 kg).

Usage to Reduce Development of Drug-Resistant Bacteria

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of SIVEXTRO and other antibacterial drugs, SIVEXTRO should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by 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 Sivextro

Important Administration Instructions for Pediatric Patients Weighing Less than 35 kg Do not administer SIVEXTRO Tablets to pediatric patients weighing less than 35 kg.

Recommended Dosage for Adult Patients

The recommended dosage of SIVEXTRO is 200 mg administered once daily for six days either as an oral tablet (with or without food) or as an intravenous (IV) infusion in adult patients. The recommended dosage and administration of SIVEXTRO in adult patients are described in Table 1. Table 1: Recommended Dosage of SIVEXTRO for Adult Patients No dose adjustment is necessary when changing from intravenous to oral SIVEXTRO.

Recommended Dosage for Pediatric Patients Recommended Dosage of SIVEXTRO for Injection for Pediatric Patients: Intravenous Dosage The recommended intravenous dosage of SIVEXTRO for Injection for pediatric patients (at least 26 weeks gestational age and weighing at least 1 kg) is presented in Table 2. Table 2: Recommended Intravenous Dosage of SIVEXTRO for Injection for Pediatric Patients Recommended Dosage of SIVEXTRO Tablets for Pediatric Patients: Oral Dosage The recommended oral dosage of SIVEXTRO Tablets for pediatric patients is presented in Table 3. SIVEXTRO Tablets can be administered with or without food.

Recommendations Regarding Missed Doses(s) For Once Daily Oral Dosing of SIVEXTRO Tablets If patients miss a dose, administer the dose as soon as possible anytime up to 8 hours prior to their next scheduled dose. If less than 8 hours remain before the next dose, instruct the patients to wait until their next scheduled dose.

Preparation and Administration of Intravenous Solution SIVEXTRO is supplied as a sterile, lyophilized powder for injection in single-dose vials of 200 mg. Each 200 mg vial must be reconstituted with Sterile Water for Injection and subsequently diluted with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP. SIVEXTRO vials contain no antimicrobial preservatives and are intended for single dose only.

Discard any unused portion. Preparation of SIVEXTRO for Injection Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. The contents of the vial should be reconstituted using aseptic technique as follows: Note: To minimize foaming, AVOID vigorous agitation or shaking of the vial during or after reconstitution.

For Adults and Pediatric Patients Weighing at Least 35 kg: Reconstitute the SIVEXTRO vial with 4 mL of Sterile Water for Injection to provide a concentration of 50 mg/mL in each vial. Gently swirl the contents and let the vial stand until the cake has completely dissolved and any foam disperses. Inspect the vial to ensure the solution contains no particulate matter and no cake or powder remains attached to the sides of the vial.

If necessary, invert the vial to dissolve any remaining powder and swirl gently to prevent foaming. The reconstituted solution is clear and colorless to pale-yellow in color; the total time from reconstitution to the end of administration should not exceed 24 hours at either room temperature or under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Tilt the upright vial and insert a syringe with appropriately sized needle into the bottom corner of the vial and remove 4 mL of the reconstituted solution for the 200 mg dose.

Do not invert the vial during extraction. The reconstituted solution must be further diluted in 250 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP. Invert the bag gently to mix.

Do NOT shake the bag as this may cause foaming. Prepare a stock solution (100 mL of 0.8 mg/mL tedizolid phosphate): Tilt the upright vial and insert a syringe with appropriately sized needle into the bottom corner of the vial and remove 1.6 mL of the reconstituted solution and add it to an infusion bag containing 98.4 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP. Prepare the required volume of stock solution for infusion: Refer to Table 4 to convert the dose in mg to the appropriate volume of stock solution to be administered.

Transfer this volume of stock solution to an adequately sized infusion bag or infusion syringe. It may be necessary to round to the nearest graduation mark of an appropriately sized syringe for smaller volumes. Table 4: Preparation of SIVEXTRO for Injection for Pediatric Patients Weighing 1 kg to Less than 35 kg from the 100 mL Stock Solution of 0.8 mg/mL Tedizolid Phosphate Administration of SIVEXTRO for Injection Administer SIVEXTRO for Injection as an intravenous infusion only.

Do not administer as an intravenous push or bolus. Do not mix SIVEXTRO for Injection with other drugs when administering. It is not intended for intra-arterial, intramuscular, intrathecal, intraperitoneal, or subcutaneous administration.

The intravenous bag containing the reconstituted and diluted intravenous solution should be inspected visually for particulate matter prior to administration. Discard if visible particles are observed. After reconstitution and dilution, SIVEXTRO for Injection is to be administered via intravenous infusion using a total time of 1 hour.

Discard unused portion.

Compatible Intravenous Solutions SIVEXTRO is compatible with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP. Limited data are available on the compatibility of SIVEXTRO for Injection with other intravenous substances, additives or other medications and they should not be added to SIVEXTRO single-dose vials or infused simultaneously. If the same intravenous line is used for sequential infusion of several different drugs, the line should be flushed before and after infusion of SIVEXTRO with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP.

Incompatibilities SIVEXTRO for Injection is incompatible with any solution containing divalent cations (e.g., Ca 2+, Mg 2+ ), including Lactated Ringer’s Injection and Hartmann’s Solution.

Table 1: Recommended Dosage of SIVEXTRO for Adult Patients
InfectionRouteDoseFrequencyInfusion TimeDuration of Treatment
Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections (ABSSSI)Intravenous200 mgOnce daily1 hour6 days
Oral200 mgOnce dailyNot Applicable
Table 2: Recommended Intravenous Dosage of SIVEXTRO for Injection for Pediatric Patients
Weight Band (kg)DoseFrequencyInfusion TimeDuration of Treatment
Pediatric Patients Weighing Less than 2 kg
1 to less than 2 Recommended Dosage for 1 kg to less than 2 kg is based on actual body weight.3 mg/kgTwice daily1 hour6 days
Pediatric Patients Weighing at Least 2 kg
2 to less than 36 mgTwice daily1 hour6 days
3 to less than 612 mg
6 to less than 1020 mg
10 to less than 1430 mg
14 to less than 2040 mg
20 to less than 3560 mg
Pediatric Patients Weighing at Least 35 kg
Greater than or equal to 35200 mgOnce daily1 hour6 days
Table 3: Recommended Oral Tablet Dosage of SIVEXTRO for Pediatric Patients
Weight Band (kg)DoseFrequencyDuration of Treatment
Greater than or equal to 35200 mgOnce daily6 days
Table 4: Preparation of SIVEXTRO for Injection for Pediatric Patients Weighing 1 kg to Less than 35 kg from the 100 mL Stock Solution of 0.8 mg/mL Tedizolid Phosphate
Body Weight (kg)Amount of SIVEXTRO per dose (given twice daily)Volume of stock solution (0.8 mg/mL) to be transferred to an adequately sized infusion bag or infusion syringe
Pediatric Patients Weighing Less than 2 kg
1 to less than 23 mg/kgVolume (mL) = Weight (kg) x 3.75 mL/kg
Pediatric Patients Weighing at Least 2 kg
2 to less than 36 mg7.5 mL
3 to less than 612 mg15 mL
6 to less than 1020 mg25 mL
10 to less than 1430 mg37.5 mL
14 to less than 2040 mg50 mL
20 to less than 3560 mg75 mL

Side Effects of Sivextro

Clinical Trials Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in clinical trials of a drug cannot be compared directly to rates from clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect rates observed in practice. The majority of adult patients treated with SIVEXTRO were male (66%) and White (67%). Serious Adverse Reactions and Adverse Reactions Leading to Discontinuation in Adults Serious adverse reactions occurred in 37/1425 (2.6%) of adult patients treated with SIVEXTRO and in 25/1000 (2.5%) of adult patients treated with the comparator.

The median time of onset of adverse reactions was 5 days for both SIVEXTRO and linezolid with 12% occurring on the second day of treatment in both treatment groups. Table 5 lists selected adverse reactions occurring in at least 2% of adult patients treated with SIVEXTRO in clinical trials. Table 5: Selected Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥2% of Adult Patients Receiving SIVEXTRO in the The following selected adverse reactions were reported in SIVEXTRO-treated adult patients at a rate of less than 2% in these clinical trials: Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders: anemia Cardiovascular: palpitations, tachycardia Eye Disorders: asthenopia, vision blurred, visual impairment, vitreous floaters Immune System Disorders: drug hypersensitivity Infections and Infestations: Clostridioides difficile colitis, oral candidiasis, vulvovaginal mycotic infection Investigations: hepatic transaminases increased (ALT increased, AST increased), gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) increased, white blood cell count decreased Nervous System Disorders: hypoesthesia, paresthesia, VII th nerve paralysis Psychiatric Disorders: insomnia Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: pruritus, urticaria, dermatitis Vascular Disorders: flushing, hypertension Laboratory Parameters Hematology laboratory abnormalities that were determined to be potentially clinically significant in the pooled Phase 3 ABSSSI clinical trials are provided in Table 6.

In the Phase 3 trials, clinically significant changes in these parameters were generally similar for both treatment arms (see Table 6 ). In postmarketing experience, thrombocytopenia has been reported in patients treated with SIVEXTRO. In one postmarketing report, patients who experienced thrombocytopenia were treated with tedizolid for a median duration of 26.5 days.

A duration of treatment beyond 6 days is not approved. Peripheral and Optic Neuropathy Peripheral and optic neuropathy have been described in patients treated with another member of the oxazolidinone class for longer than 28 days. Additionally, SIVEXTRO was evaluated in 47 pediatric patients less than 2 years of age with a suspected or confirmed gram-positive bacterial infection in an open-label clinical trial (pediatric Trial 3).

The majority of pediatric patients treated with SIVEXTRO were male (64%) and white (88%). Serious adverse reactions occurred in 1/91 (1%) of pediatric patients treated with SIVEXTRO and in none of the 29 patients treated with the comparator. Adverse reactions leading to discontinuation occurred in 1 (1%) pediatric patient in the SIVEXTRO arm and in none in the comparator arm.

The oral suspension formulation (currently not an approved formulation) was used in the clinical trial for those receiving oral therapy. The most common adverse reactions occurring in >2% of patients receiving SIVEXTRO in Pediatric Trial 2 were infusion- or injection-related adverse reactions (including catheter site pain, catheter occlusion, infusion site extravasation, phlebitis; 5%), and vomiting (4%). Potentially clinically significant laboratory abnormalities in Pediatric Trial 2 included one patient treated with SIVEXTRO who developed thrombocytopenia with platelet count less than.

In this single-arm trial, 39 patients aged less than 2 years with a suspected or confirmed gram-positive bacterial infection received a single-dose of IV or oral SIVEXTRO and 8 patients aged less than 28 days with a suspected or confirmed gram-positive bacterial infection received multiple doses of IV SIVEXTRO for 3 days. The safety profile observed in this pediatric population was similar to that observed in Pediatric Trials 1 and 2.

Postmarketing Experience

The following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of SIVEXTRO. 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: thrombocytopenia Nervous system disorders: serotonin syndrome

Table 5: Selected Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥2% of Adult Patients Receiving SIVEXTRO in the Pooled Phase 3 ABSSSI Clinical Trials
Adverse ReactionsPooled Phase 3 ABSSSI Clinical Trials
SIVEXTRO (200 mg oral/intravenous once daily for 6 days) (N=1037)Linezolid (600 mg oral/intravenous twice daily for 10 days) (N=1000)
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Nausea7%10%
Diarrhea4%5%
Vomiting3%5%
Nervous System Disorder
Headache5%5%
Dizziness2%2%
Infusion- or Injection-Related Adverse Reactions Includes adverse reactions in the following body system or organ classes: General disorders and administration site conditions, infections and infestations, injury, poisoning and procedural complications, and vascular disorders, including but not limited to, phlebitis, injection- or infusion-site pain, injection- or infusion-site swelling, injection-site reaction, injection-site erythema, injection-site induration, and infusion-related reaction.
4%2%
Table 6: Potentially Clinically Significant Lowest Laboratory Values in the Pooled Phase 3 ABSSSI Clinical Trials in Adults
Laboratory AssayPotentially Clinically Significant Values <75% (<50% for absolute neutrophil count) of lower limit of normal (LLN) for post-baseline measurements, Represents laboratory values within two days after the last dose of active drug
SIVEXTRO (200 mg oral/intravenous once daily for 6 days) (N) Number of subjects with at least one post-baseline test result that are within two days after the last dose of active drugLinezolid (600 mg oral/intravenous twice daily for 10 days) (N)
M = male; F = female
Hemoglobin (<10.1 g/dL [M]) (<9 g/dL [F])(994) 3.4%(957) 3.4%
Platelet count (<112 × 10 3 /mm 3 )(989) 2.1%(950) 3.8%
Absolute neutrophil count (<0.8 × 10 3 /mm 3 )(980) 0.4%(941) 0.6%
Table 7: Potentially Clinically Significant Lowest Laboratory Values in the ABSSSI Clinical Trial in Pediatric Patients (12 to <18 years)
Laboratory AssayPotentially Clinically Significant Values <75% (<50% for absolute neutrophil count) of lower limit of normal (LLN) for post-baseline measurements, Represents laboratory values within two days after the last dose of active drug
SIVEXTRO (200 mg oral/intravenous once daily for 6 days) (N) Number of subjects with at least one post-baseline test result that are within two days after the last dose of active drugComparators 5 IV and 4 oral comparators selected per local standard of care (for 10 days) (N)
M = male; F = female
Hemoglobin (<10.1 g/dL [M]) (<9 g/dL [F])(85) 2.4%(26) 0.0%
Platelet count (<112 × 10 3 /mm 3 )(82) 1.2%(26) 0.0%
Absolute neutrophil count (<0.8 × 10 3 /mm 3 )(85) 0.0%(26) 0.0%

Warnings & Cautions for Sivextro

Serotonin Syndrome

Spontaneous reports of serotonin syndrome have been observed with the co-administration of oxazolidinones, including SIVEXTRO, and serotonergic agents. Commonly used serotonergic agents include serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, buspirone, serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonists (triptans), and opioids, including meperidine. Symptoms associated with serotonin syndrome may include hyperthermia, diaphoresis, agitation, hyperreflexia, clonus, pyrexia, opsoclonus, muscle rigidity, tremor, and hypertonia.

Monitor patients for the emergence of serotonin syndrome with the concomitant use of SIVEXTRO and serotonergic agents. If signs or symptoms of serotonin syndrome occur, consider discontinuing SIVEXTRO and/or concomitant serotonergic agents as clinically appropriate and initiate supportive treatment. Inform patients of the increased risk of serotonin syndrome when SIVEXTRO is used concomitantly with serotonergic agents.

Patients with Neutropenia

The safety and efficacy of SIVEXTRO in patients with neutropenia (neutrophil counts <1000 cells/mm 3 ) have not been adequately evaluated. In an animal model of infection, the antibacterial activity of SIVEXTRO was reduced in the absence of granulocytes. Alternative therapies should be considered when treating patients with neutropenia and ABSSSI.

Clostridioides difficile -Associated Diarrhea

Clostridioides difficile -associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported for nearly all systemic antibacterial agents including SIVEXTRO, with severity ranging from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. Treatment with antibacterial agents can alter 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.

Hypertoxin producing strains of C. difficile cause increased morbidity and mortality, as these infections can be refractory to antibacterial therapy and may require colectomy. CDAD must be considered in all patients who present with diarrhea following antibacterial drug use. Careful medical history is necessary because CDAD has been reported to occur more than two months after the administration of antibacterial agents.

If CDAD is suspected or confirmed, antibacterial use not directed against C. difficile should be discontinued, if possible. Appropriate measures such as fluid and electrolyte management, protein supplementation, antibacterial treatment of C. difficile, and surgical evaluation should be instituted as clinically indicated.

Development of Drug-Resistant Bacteria Prescribing SIVEXTRO in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the development of drug-resistant bacteria.

Drug Interactions with Sivextro

Membrane Transporters

Orally administered SIVEXTRO inhibits Breast Cancer Resistance Protein (BCRP) in the intestine, which can increase the plasma concentrations of orally administered BCRP substrates, and the potential for adverse reactions. If possible, an interruption in the treatment of the co-administered BCRP substrate medicinal product should be considered during treatment with SIVEXTRO, especially for BCRP substrates with a narrow therapeutic index (e.g., methotrexate or topotecan). If coadministration cannot be avoided, monitor for adverse reactions related to the concomitantly administered BCRP substrates, including rosuvastatin.

Serotonergic Agents

In postmarketing experience, there have been reports of serotonin syndrome in patients taking SIVEXTRO with serotonergic agents.

Pregnancy Safety for Sivextro

Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on animal reproduction studies, SIVEXTRO may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. The available data on the use of SIVEXTRO in pregnant women are insufficient to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Advise pregnant women of the potential risks to a fetus.

Fetal developmental toxicities were observed in mice and rats treated with SIVEXTRO. In embryo-fetal studies in mice and rats, tedizolid phosphate was shown to produce fetal developmental toxicities in mice and maternal toxicity and fetal developmental toxicities in rats. Tedizolid phosphate administered orally during organogenesis to pregnant animals was associated with reduced fetal weights and an increased incidence of costal cartilage anomalies in the absence of maternal toxicity in mice; and maternal toxicity, decreased fetal weights, and increased skeletal variations in rats at plasma exposures approximately 4 and 6 times respectively, the human plasma exposure at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 200 mg/day.

In female rats administered tedizolid phosphate during organogenesis through lactation, there was no evidence of fetal toxicity, developmental delays, or impaired reproduction in the offspring at plasma exposures approximately equivalent to the human plasma exposure at the MRHD. (see Data ) The estimated 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 miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively.

Data Animal Data In an embryo-fetal development study, tedizolid phosphate administered orally to pregnant mice at doses of 1, 5, and 25 mg/kg/day during organogenesis (Gestational Day 6 to GD15) was associated with fetal developmental effects occurring in the absence of maternal toxicity, including reduced fetal weights and an increased incidence of costal cartilage anomalies at the high dose (approximately 4-times the human plasma exposure at the MRHD based on plasma AUC comparison). Tedizolid phosphate administered orally at doses of 2.5, 5, and 15 mg/kg/day to pregnant rats during organogenesis (GD6 through GD17) was associated with maternal toxicity (reduced maternal body weights), decreased fetal weights, and increased skeletal variations including reduced ossification of the sternebrae, vertebrae, and skull at the high dose of 15 mg/kg/day (approximately 6-times the human plasma exposure at the MRHD based on plasma AUC comparison). The doses not associated with fetal toxicity in mice and maternal and fetal toxicity in rats were 5 and 2.5 mg/kg/day respectively (for both species approximately equivalent to the human plasma exposure at the MRHD based on plasma AUC comparison).

In a pre-postnatal study, oral tedizolid phosphate administered to female rats at doses of 1.25, 2.5, and 3.75 mg/kg/day during gestation and lactation (GD6 through Lactational Day 20) was not associated with maternal toxicity, fetal toxicity, developmental delays, or impaired reproduction at doses up to the high dose of 3.75 mg/kg/day (approximately equivalent to the human plasma exposure at the MRHD based on plasma AUC comparison).

Pediatric Use of Sivextro

Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of SIVEXTRO for the treatment of ABSSSI have been established in pediatric patients at least 26 weeks gestational age and weighing at least 1 kg. Use of SIVEXTRO for the treatment of ABSSSI is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adults with additional pharmacokinetic and safety data in pediatric patients from birth (includes neonates at least 26 weeks gestational age) to less than 18 years of age. The safety and effectiveness of SIVEXTRO in pediatric patients less than 26 weeks gestational age and weighing less than 1 kg have not been established.

Overdosage Information for Sivextro

In the event of overdosage, SIVEXTRO should be discontinued and general supportive treatment given. Hemodialysis does not result in meaningful removal of tedizolid from systemic circulation.

Clinical Studies of Sivextro

Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections Adults

A total of 1333 adults with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) were randomized in two multicenter, multinational, double-blind, non-inferiority trials. In Trial 1, patients were treated with oral therapy, while in Trial 2, patients could receive oral therapy after a minimum of one day of intravenous therapy. Patients with cellulitis/erysipelas, major cutaneous abscess, or wound infection were enrolled in the trials.

Patients with wound infections could have received aztreonam and/or metronidazole as adjunctive therapy for gram-negative bacterial coverage, if needed. The intent-to-treat (ITT) patient population included all randomized patients. In Trial 1, 332 patients with ABSSSI were randomized to SIVEXTRO and 335 patients were randomized to linezolid.

The overall median surface area of infection was 188 cm 2. The types of ABSSSI included were cellulitis/erysipelas (41%), wound infection (29%), and major cutaneous abscess (30%). The primary endpoint in Trial 1 was early clinical response defined as no increase from baseline lesion area at 48-72 hours after the first dose and oral temperature of ≤37.6°C, confirmed by a second temperature measurement within 24 hours in the ITT population.

In Trial 2, 332 patients with ABSSSI were randomized to SIVEXTRO and 334 patients were randomized to linezolid. The types of ABSSSI included were cellulitis/erysipelas (50%), wound infection (30%), and major cutaneous abscess (20%). The primary endpoint in Trial 2 was early clinical response defined as at least a 20% decrease from baseline lesion area at 48-72 hours after the first dose in the ITT population ( Table 10 ).

Table 10: Early Clinical Response in the An investigator assessment of clinical response was made at the post-therapy evaluation (PTE) (7 - 14 days after the end of therapy) in the ITT and CE (Clinically Evaluable) populations. Clinical success was defined as resolution or near resolution of most disease-specific signs and symptoms, absence or near resolution of systemic signs of infection if present at baseline (lymphadenopathy, fever, >10% immature neutrophils, abnormal WBC count), and no new signs, symptoms, or complications attributable to the ABSSSI requiring further treatment of the primary lesion ( Table 11 ). Table 11: Investigator-Assessed Clinical Response at Post-therapy Evaluation in ITT and CE Adult Patient Populations from Two Phase 3 ABSSSI Trials Clinical success by baseline pathogens from the primary infection site or blood cultures for the microbiological intent-to-treat (MITT) patient population for two integrated Phase 3 ABSSSI studies are presented in Table 12 and Table 13.

Table 12: Early Clinical Response by Baseline Baseline bacteremia in the tedizolid arm with relevant pathogens included two subjects with MRSA, four subjects with MSSA, two subjects with S. pyogenes, one subject with S. agalactiae, and one subject with S. constellatus. All of these subjects were Responders at the 48-72 hour evaluation. At the Post-therapy Evaluation (PTE), 8 of 10 subjects were considered clinical successes.

Table 13: 7/10 4/4 Baseline bacteremia in the tedizolid arm with relevant pathogens included two subjects with MRSA, four subjects with MSSA, two subjects with S. pyogenes, one subject with S. agalactiae, and one subject with S. constellatus. Pediatric Patients The safety and efficacy of SIVEXTRO were investigated in Pediatric Trials 1 and 2. Patients were randomized in a 3:1 ratio with stratification by geographic region to receive SIVEXTRO IV and/or oral therapy, dosed 200 mg once daily for 6 days, or comparator IV and/or oral therapy, dosed over 10 days.

Comparator therapy was selected by the investigator from a list of 5 IV and 4 oral comparators per local standard of care. The most frequently used comparators were cefazolin (11 patients) and vancomycin (8 patients). Patients who received oral therapy received an oral suspension formulation that is not currently approved for use.

Comparator therapy was selected from a pre-specified list by the investigator and dosed per local standard of care. The primary objective of Pediatric Trials 1 and 2 was to evaluate the safety and tolerability of SIVEXTRO. The trials were not powered for comparative inferential efficacy analysis.

Clinical response at the test of cure visit (Day 18-25) was assessed by a blinded investigator in the ITT population (all randomized patients). Clinical successes were required to have resolution or near resolution of all related signs and symptoms such that no further antibacterial therapy was needed. Early clinical response, defined as at least a 20% reduction in lesion size at 48-72 hours after start of treatment, was also assessed in the ITT population.

Early clinical response was not adequately assessed in Pediatric Trial 2 because an in-person outpatient visit at this timepoint was not required during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Table 10: Early Clinical Response in the ITT Adult Patient Population
SIVEXTRO (200 mg)Linezolid (1200 mg)Treatment Difference (2-sided 95% CI)
CI=confidence interval
No increase in lesion surface area from baseline and oral temperature of ≤37.6°C, confirmed by a second temperature measurement within 24 hours at 48-72 hours Primary endpoint for Trial 1; sensitivity analysis for Trial 2
Trial 1, N332335
Responder, n (%)264 (79.5)266 (79.4)0.1 (-6.1, 6.2)
Trial 2, N332334
Responder, n (%)286 (86.1)281 (84.1)2.0 (-3.5, 7.3)
At least a 20% decrease from baseline in lesion area at 48-72 hours Primary endpoint for Trial 2; sensitivity analysis for Trial 1
Trial 1, N332335
Responder, n (%)259 (78.0)255 (76.1)1.9 (-4.5, 8.3)
Trial 2, N332334
Responder, n (%)283 (85.2)276 (82.6)2.6 (-3.0, 8.2)
Table 11: Investigator-Assessed Clinical Response at Post-therapy Evaluation in ITT and CE Adult Patient Populations from Two Phase 3 ABSSSI Trials
SIVEXTRO (200 mg) n/N (%)Linezolid (1200 mg) n/N (%)Treatment Difference (2-sided 95% CI)
CI=confidence interval; ITT=intent-to-treat; CE=clinically evaluable
Trial 1
ITT284/332 (85.5)288/335 (86.0)-0.5 (-5.8, 4.9)
CE264/279 (94.6)267/280 (95.4)-0.8 (-4.6, 3.0)
Trial 2
ITT292/332 (88.0)293/334 (87.7)0.3 (-4.8, 5.3)
CE268/290 (92.4)269/280 (96.1)-3.7 (-7.7, 0.2)
Table 12: Early Clinical Response by Baseline Pathogen from Two Phase 3 ABSSSI Adult Trials (MITT Population)
PathogenNo increase in lesion surface area from baseline and oral temperature of ≤37.6°C Primary endpoint of Trial 1At least a 20% decrease from baseline in lesion area Primary endpoint of Trial 2
SIVEXTRO (200 mg) n/N (%)Linezolid (1200 mg) n/N (%)SIVEXTRO (200 mg) n/N (%)Linezolid (1200 mg) n/N (%)
Pooled analysis; n=number of patients in the specific category; N=Number of patients with the specific pathogen isolated from the ABSSSI
Staphylococcus aureus276/329 (83.9)278/342 (81.3)280/329 (85.1)276/342 (80.7)
Methicillin-resistant S. aureus112/141 (79.4)113/146 (77.4)114/141 (80.9)111/146 (76.0)
Methicillin-susceptible S. aureus164/188 (87.2)167/198 (84.3)166/188 (88.3)167/198 (84.3)
Streptococcus pyogenes27/33 (81.8)18/20 (90.0)25/33 (75.8)16/20 (80.0)
Streptococcus anginosus Group22/30 (73.3)26/28 (92.9)22/30 (73.3)25/28 (89.3)
Streptococcus agalactiae6/9 (66.7)8/10 (80.0)6/9 (66.7)7/10 (70.0)
Enterococcus faecalis7/10 (70.0)3/4 (75.0)6/10 (60.0)1/4 (25.0)
Table 13: Clinical Response at PTE by Baseline Pathogen from Two Phase 3 ABSSSI Adult Trials (MITT Population)
PathogenClinical Response at PTE
SIVEXTRO (200 mg) n/N (%)Linezolid (1200 mg) n/N (%)
Pooled analysis; n=number of patients in the specific category; N=Number of patients with the specific pathogen isolated from the ABSSSI
Staphylococcus aureus291/329 (88.5)303/342 (88.6)
Methicillin-resistant S. aureus118/141 (83.7)119/146 (81.5)
Methicillin-susceptible S. aureus173/188 (92.0)186/198 (93.9)
Streptococcus pyogenes30/33 (90.9)19/20 (95.0)
Streptococcus anginosus Group21/30 (70.0)25/28 (89.3)
Streptococcus agalactiae8/9 (88.9)8/10 (80.0)
Enterococcus faecalis7/10 (70.0)4/4 (100.0)

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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