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RECARBRIO

IMIPENEM ANHYDROUS, CILASTATIN, AND RELEBACTAM ANHYDROUS

Standard Dose
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adult Patients: The recommended dosage of RECARBRIO is 1.25 grams (imipenem 500 mg, cilastatin 500 mg, relebactam 250 mg) administered by intravenous (IV) infusion over 30 minutes every 6 hours to adult patients with creatinine clearance (CLcr) 90 mL/min or greater. ( 2.1 ) Pediatric Patients weighing at least 2 kg: The recommended dosage of RECARBRIO for pediatric patients weighing at least 2kg varies by patient weight and age, with specific dosing recommendations as shown in the table below, ( 2.2 ): Recommended Dosage of RECARBRIO In Pediatric Patients Weighing at Least 2 kg Age Range Body Weight Dose Dosing Frequency Infusion Duration Birth Pediatric patients from birth (includes pediatric patients at least 37 weeks post-menstrual age) to less than 3 months 2 kg or greater RECARBRIO 37.5 Provides 15 mg/kg imipenem, 15 mg/kg cilastatin, and 7.5 mg/kg relebactam mg/kg Every 8 hours 60 minutes 3 months to less than 18 years less than 30 kg RECARBRIO 37.5 mg/kg Every 6 hours 60 minutes 3 months to less than 18 years 30 kg or greater RECARBRIO 1.25 Provides 500 mg imipenem, 500 mg cilastatin, and 250 mg, relebactam grams Every 6 hours 30 minutes Dose reduction is required in adult and pediatric (weighing at least 30 kg) patients with renal impairment. ( 2.3 , 2.4 ) Do not administer RECARBRIO to adults with CLcr less than 15 mL/min unless hemodialysis is instituted within 48 hours after dose administration. ( 2.3 ) Do not administer RECARBRIO to pediatric patients weighing at least 30 kg with an eGFR less than 15 mL/min/1.73m 2 unless hemodialysis is instituted within 48 hours after dose administration. ( 2.4 ) See Full Prescribing Information for instructions for constituting supplied dry powder and subsequent required dilution. ( 2.5 ) See Full Prescribing Information for drug compatibilities and incompatibilities. ( 2.7 , 2.8 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage in Adult Patients The recommended dosage of RECARBRIO is 1.25 grams (imipenem 500 mg, cilastatin 500 mg, and relebactam 250 mg) administered by intravenous (IV) infusion over 30 minutes every 6 hours in adult patients with creatinine clearance (CLcr) of 90 mL/min or greater). The recommended duration of treatment with RECARBRIO is 4 days to 14 days. The duration of therapy should be guided by the severity and location of infection and clinical response. 2.2 Recommended Dosage in Pediatric Patients Weighing at Least 2 kg The recommended dosage of RECARBRIO in pediatric patients weighing at least 2 kg varies by patient weight and age, with specific dosing recommendations shown in Table 1 . The recommended duration of treatment with RECARBRIO is 4 days to 14 days. The duration of therapy should be guided by the severity and location of infection and clinical response. RECARBRIO is not recommended in pediatric patients less than 37 weeks post-menstrual age (gestational age at birth plus post-natal age ) [see Indications and Usage (1.4) and Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ]. RECARBRIO is not recommended for pediatric patients weighing less than 30 kg with renal impairment [see Dosage and administration (2.4) and Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ] . Table 1: Recommended Dosage of RECARBRIO In Pediatric Patients Weighing at Least 2 kg Age Range Body Weight Dose Dosing Frequency Infusion Duration Birth Pediatric patients from birth (includes pediatric patients at least 37 weeks post-menstrual age) to less than 3 months 2 kg or greater RECARBRIO 37.5 Provides 15 mg/kg imipenem, 15 mg/kg cilastatin, and 7.5 mg/kg relebactam mg/kg Every 8 hours 60 minutes 3 months to less than 18 years less than 30 kg RECARBRIO 37.5 mg/kg Every 6 hours 60 minutes 3 months to less than 18 years 30 kg or greater RECARBRIO 1.25 Provides 500 mg imipenem, 500 mg cilastatin, and 250 mg, relebactam grams Every 6 hours 30 minutes 2.3 Recommended Dosage in Adult Patients with Renal Impairment Adult patients who have a CLcr less than 90 mL/min require dosage reduction of RECARBRIO. The recommended dosage of RECARBRIO in adult patients with renal impairment is shown in Table 2 . Table 2: Recommended Dosage of RECARBRIO in Adult Patients with Renal Impairment Creatinine Clearance (CLcr) ([mL/min)] CLcr calculated using the Cockcroft-Gault formula for adult patients. Dose RECARBRIO is provided as a single vial in a fixed-dose combination; the dose for each component will be adjusted equally during preparation [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . Dosing Frequency Infusion Duration 60 to 89 RECARBRIO 1 gram Provides 400 mg imipenem, 400 mg cilastatin, and 200 mg relebactam Every 6 hours 30 minutes 30 to 59 RECARBRIO 0.75 grams Provides 300 mg imipenem, 300 mg cilastatin, and 150 mg relebactam Every 6 hours 30 minutes 15 to 29 not receiving hemodialysis RECARBRIO 0.5 grams Provides 200 mg imipenem, 200 mg cilastatin, and 100 mg relebactam Every 6 hours 30 minutes Receiving hemodialysis Administration should be timed to follow hemodialysis and at intervals timed from the end of that hemodialysis session. RECARBRIO 0.5 grams Every 6 hours 30 minutes Less than 15 not receiving hemodialysis Not recommended Do not administer RECARBRIO to adult patients with CLcr less than 15 mL/min unless hemodialysis is instituted within 48 hours after dose administration. Imipenem, cilastatin, and relebactam are cleared from the circulation during hemodialysis. For adult patients maintained on hemodialysis, administer the recommended dose of RECARBRIO after hemodialysis and at intervals timed from the end of that hemodialysis session. There is inadequate information to recommend dosage of RECARBRIO for adults undergoing peritoneal dialysis. 2.4 Recommended Dosage in Pediatric Patients Weighing at Least 30 kg with Renal Impairment Pediatric patients weighing at least 30 kg who have an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) less than 90 mL/min/1.73m 2 require dosage reduction of RECARBRIO. The recommended dosage of RECARBRIO in pediatric patients weighing at least 30 kg with renal impairment is shown in Table 3 . There is insufficient information to recommend a dosage of RECARBRIO for pediatric patients weighing less than 30 kg with any degree of renal impairment. Table 3. Recommended Dosage of RECARBRIO in Pediatric Patients Weighing at Least 30 kg with Renal Impairment eGFR (mL/min/1.73 m 2 ) Calculated using a GFR estimating equation validated in pediatric patients weighing at least 30 kg. Recommended Dose RECARBRIO is provided as a single vial in a fixed-dose combination; the dose for each component will be adjusted equally during preparation [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . Dosing Frequency Infusion Duration 60 to 89 RECARBRIO 1 gram Provides 400 mg imipenem, 400 mg cilastatin, and 200 mg relebactam Every 6 hours 30 minutes 30 to 59 RECARBRIO 0.75 grams Provides 300 mg imipenem, 300 mg cilastatin, and 150 mg relebactam Every 6 hours 30 minutes 15 to 29 not receiving hemodialysis RECARBRIO 0.5 grams Provides 200 mg imipenem, 200 mg cilastatin, and 100 mg relebactam Every 6 hours 30 minutes Receiving hemodialysis Administration should be timed to follow hemodialysis and at intervals timed from the end of that hemodialysis session. RECARBRIO 0.5 grams Every 6 hours 30 minutes Less than 15 not receiving hemodialysis Not recommended Do not administer RECARBRIO to pediatric patients weighing at least 30 kg with an eGFR less than 15 mL/min/1.73m 2 unless hemodialysis is instituted within 48 hours after dose administration. Imipenem, cilastatin, and relebactam are cleared from the circulation during hemodialysis. For pediatric patients weighing at least 30 kg maintained on hemodialysis, administer the recommended dose of RECARBRIO after hemodialysis and at intervals timed from the end of that hemodialysis session. There is inadequate information to recommend a dosage of RECARBRIO for pediatric patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. 2.5 Preparation of RECARBRIO Solution for Intravenous Administration RECARBRIO is supplied as a dry powder in a single-dose vial that must be constituted and further diluted using aseptic technique prior to intravenous infusion. To prepare the infusion solution, contents of the vial must be constituted with the appropriate diluent as instructed below. A list of appropriate diluents is as follows: 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 5% Dextrose Injection, USP 5% Dextrose Injection, USP + 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 5% Dextrose Injection, USP + 0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 5% Dextrose Injection, USP + 0.225% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP RECARBRIO has low aqueous solubility. To ensure complete dissolution of RECARBRIO it is important to adhere to the following instructions: Step 1) For diluents available in 100 mL prefilled infusion bags, proceed to step 2. For diluents not available in 100 mL prefilled infusion bags, aseptically withdraw 100 mL of the desired diluent and transfer it to an empty infusion bag, then proceed to step 2. Step 2) Withdraw 20 mL (as two 10 mL aliquots) of diluent from the appropriate infusion bag and constitute the vial with one 10 mL aliquot of the diluent. The constituted suspension is for intravenous infusion only after dilution in an appropriate infusion solution. Step 3) After constitution, shake vial well and transfer resulting suspension into the remaining 80 mL of the infusion bag. Step 4) Add the second 10 mL aliquot of infusion diluent to the vial and shake well to ensure complete transfer of vial contents; repeat transfer of the resulting suspension to the infusion solution before administering. Agitate the resulting mixture until clear. Constituted solutions of RECARBRIO range from colorless to yellow. Variations of color within this range do not affect the potency of the product. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Discard if discoloration or visible particles are observed. The above instructions for preparation of RECARBRIO solution for intravenous administration must be followed for all patients, irrespective of the intended patient’s renal function, age or weight. The volume of this prepared RECARBRIO solution to be administered in adult and pediatric (weighing at least 30 kg) patients is determined based on estimated renal function [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) ] . The volume of the prepared RECARBRIO solution to be administered to pediatric patients weighing 2 kg to less than 30 kg with normal renal function is calculated based on patient weight using the formula below [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]: To achieve the appropriate infusion volume, withdraw and discard the excess (100 mL minus the infusion volume) from the prepared 100 mL solution. The remaining volume is the appropriate infusion volume. Figure 2.6 Preparation of RECARBRIO Solution for Intravenous Administration in Adult and Pediatric Patients Weighing at Least 30 kg with Renal Impairment Prepare a reduced dose of RECARBRIO (1 gram, 0.75 grams, or 0.5 grams) [see Dosage and Administration (2.3 , 2.4) ] by preparing a 100 mL solution containing 1.25 grams as described above [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] then withdrawing and discarding the excess according to Table 4 . Table 4: Preparation of Reduced RECARBRIO Doses for Intravenous Administration in Adult and Pediatric Patients Weighing at Least 30 kg with Renal Impairment Estimated Renal Function Creatinine Clearance (mL/min) Calculated using the Cockcroft-Gault formula for adult patients Or Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate eGFR (mL/min/1.73 m 2 ) Calculated using a GFR estimating equation validated in pediatric patients weighing at least 30 kg Dose After preparation as instructed above, remove from the 100 mL prepared bag the volume indicated below and discard Resulting volume that provides the indicated reduced dose 60 to 89 RECARBRIO 1 gram Provides 400 mg imipenem, 400 mg cilastatin, and 200 mg relebactam 20 mL 80 mL 30 to 59 RECARBRIO 0.75 grams Provides 300 mg imipenem, 300 mg cilastatin, and 150 mg relebactam 40 mL 60 mL 15 to 29 not receiving hemodialysis RECARBRIO 0.5 grams Provides 200 mg imipenem, 200 mg cilastatin, and 100 mg relebactam 60 mL 40 mL Receiving hemodialysis RECARBRIO 0.5 grams 60 mL 40 mL 2.7 Storage of Constituted Solution RECARBRIO, as supplied in single-dose glass vials upon constitution with the appropriate diluent and following further dilution in the infusion bag, maintains satisfactory potency for at least 2 hours at room temperature (up to 30°C) or for at least 24 hours under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Do not freeze solutions of RECARBRIO. 2.8 Compatible Injectable Drug Products Compatible Drug Products The physical compatibility of RECARBRIO with selected injectable drug products was evaluated in two commonly available diluents. Compatible drugs with the corresponding compatible diluent (i.e., 5% Dextrose Injection, USP or 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP) are listed below. RECARBRIO should not be co-administered through the same intravenous line (or cannula), with other drug products not listed below, as no compatibility data are available. Refer to the respective prescribing information of the co-administered drug(s) to confirm compatibility of simultaneous co-administration. List of Compatible Injectable Drugs for use with 5% Dextrose USP or 0.9% Sodium Chloride USP Injection as Diluents dexmedetomidine dopamine epinephrine fentanyl heparin midazolam norepinephrine phenylephrine 2.9 Incompatible Injectable Drug Products RECARBRIO for injection for intravenous infusion is physically incompatible with propofol in 5% Dextrose USP or 0.9% Sodium Chloride USP.
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Primary Use
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE RECARBRIO is a combination of imipenem, a penem antibacterial, cilastatin, a renal dehydropeptidase inhibitor, and relebactam, a beta-lactamase inhibitor, indicated in adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 2 kg for the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible gram-negative microorganisms: Hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (HABP/VABP).
Summary

Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE RECARBRIO is a combination of imipenem, a penem antibacterial, cilastatin, a renal dehydropeptidase inhibitor, and relebactam, a beta-lactamase inhibitor, indicated in adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 2 kg for the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible gram-negative microorganisms: Hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (HABP/VABP). ( 1.1 ) Complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis (cUTI) in patients who have limited or no alternative treatment options. ( 1.2 ) Complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI) in patients who have limited or no alternative treatment options. ( 1.3 ) Approval of the cUTI and cIAI indications is based on limited clinical safety and efficacy data for RECARBRIO. ( 1.2 , 1.3 , 14 ) Limitations of Use RECARBRIO is not recommended in pediatric patients less than 37 weeks post-menstrual age (gestational age at birth plus post-natal age). ( 1.4 , 2.2 ).

RECARBRIO is not recommended in pediatric patients weighing less than 30 kg with renal impairment. ( 1.4 , 2.3 ).

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE RECARBRIO is a combination of imipenem, a penem antibacterial, cilastatin, a renal dehydropeptidase inhibitor, and relebactam, a beta-lactamase inhibitor, indicated in adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 2 kg for the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible gram-negative microorganisms: Hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (HABP/VABP). ( 1.1 ) Complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis (cUTI) in patients who have limited or no alternative treatment options. ( 1.2 ) Complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI) in patients who have limited or no alternative treatment options. ( 1.3 ) Approval of the cUTI and cIAI indications is based on limited clinical safety and efficacy data for RECARBRIO. ( 1.2 , 1.3 , 14 ) Limitations of Use RECARBRIO is not recommended in pediatric patients less than 37 weeks post-menstrual age (gestational age at birth plus post-natal age). ( 1.4 , 2.2 ). RECARBRIO is not recommended in pediatric patients weighing less than 30 kg with renal impairment. ( 1.4 , 2.3 ). Usage to Reduce Development of Drug-Resistant Bacteria To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of RECARBRIO and other antibacterial drugs, RECARBRIO should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. ( 1.5 ) 1.1 Hospital-acquired Bacterial Pneumonia and Ventilator-associated Bacterial Pneumonia (HABP/VABP) RECARBRIO ® is indicated in adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 2 kg for the treatment of hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia, caused by the following susceptible gram-negative microorganisms: Acinetobacter calcoaceticus-baumannii complex, Enterobacter cloacae , Escherichia coli , Haemophilus influenzae , Klebsiella aerogenes, Klebsiella oxytoca, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Serratia marcescens. 1.2 Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTI), including Pyelonephritis RECARBRIO is indicated in adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 2 kg who have limited or no alternative treatment options, for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), including pyelonephritis, caused by the following susceptible gram-negative microorganisms: Enterobacter cloacae , Escherichia coli , Klebsiella aerogenes, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa . Approval of this indication is based on limited clinical safety and efficacy data for RECARBRIO [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . 1.3 Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections (cIAI) RECARBRIO is indicated in adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 2 kg who have limited or no alternative treatment options for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI) caused by the following susceptible gram-negative microorganisms: Bacteroides caccae , Bacteroides fragilis , Bacteroides ovatus , Bacteroides stercoris , Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron , Bacteroides uniformis , Bacteroides vulgatus , Citrobacter freundii , Enterobacter cloacae , Escherichia coli , Fusobacterium nucleatum , Klebsiella aerogenes, Klebsiella oxytoca , Klebsiella pneumoniae , Parabacteroides distasonis , and Pseudomonas aeruginosa . Approval of this indication is based on limited clinical safety and efficacy data for RECARBRIO [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . 1.4 Limitations of Use RECARBRIO is not recommended in pediatric patients less than 37 weeks post-menstrual age (gestational age at birth plus post-natal age) [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) and Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ] . RECARBRIO is not recommended in pediatric patients weighing less than 30 kg with renal impairment [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) , Use in Specific Populations (8.4 , 8.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 1.5 Usage to Reduce Development of Drug-Resistant Bacteria To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of RECARBRIO and other antibacterial drugs, RECARBRIO should be used only to treat or prevent 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 and administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adult Patients: The recommended dosage of RECARBRIO is 1.25 grams (imipenem 500 mg, cilastatin 500 mg, relebactam 250 mg) administered by intravenous (IV) infusion over 30 minutes every 6 hours to adult patients with creatinine clearance (CLcr) 90 mL/min or greater. ( 2.1 ) Pediatric Patients weighing at least 2 kg: The recommended dosage of RECARBRIO for pediatric patients weighing at least 2kg varies by patient weight and a

Monitoring

  • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity Reactions: Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been reported in patients receiving beta lactam drugs.
  • Discontinue RECARBRIO immediately if a hypersensitivity reaction occurs.
  • ( 5.1 ) Seizures and Central Nervous System Adverse Reactions: CNS adverse reactions such as seizures have been reported with imipenem/cilastatin, a component of RECARBRIO.
  • If focal tremors, myoclonus, or seizures occur, evaluate patients, to determine whether RECARBRIO should be discontinued.

Interaction Notes

  • 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Ganciclovir: Avoid concomitant use.
  • ( 7.1 ) Valproic Acid or Divalproex Sodium: Avoid concomitant use.
  • ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Ganciclovir Generalized seizures have been reported in patients who received ganciclovir concomitantly with imipenem/cilastatin, a component of RECARBRIO.
  • Ganciclovir should not be used concomitantly with RECARBRIO unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks.