Drug Detail:Xenleta (oral/injection) (Lefamulin (oral/injection) [ le-fam-ue-lin ])
Generic Name: LEFAMULIN ACETATE 150mg in 15mL
Dosage Form: injection, solution
Drug Class: Miscellaneous antibiotics
Drug Detail:Xenleta (oral/injection) (Lefamulin (oral/injection) [ le-fam-ue-lin ])
Generic Name: LEFAMULIN ACETATE 150mg in 15mL
Dosage Form: injection, solution
Drug Class: Miscellaneous antibiotics
For treatment of adults with CABP, the recommended dosage of XENLETA is described in Table 1 below. For patients with severe hepatic impairment, dosage adjustment is required [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].
*With the option to switch to XENLETA Tablets 600 mg every 12 hours to complete the treatment course. |
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Dosage | Treatment Duration |
150 mg every 12 hours by intravenous infusion over 60 minutes* | 5 to 7 days |
600 mg orally every 12 hours | 5 days |
Monitor patients with hepatic impairment for adverse reactions associated with XENLETA Injection and Tablets throughout the treatment period [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
XENLETA Injection
Reduce the dosage of XENLETA Injection to 150 mg infused intravenously over 60 minutes every 24 hours for patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C). No dosage adjustment of XENLETA Injection is needed for patients with mild (Child-Pugh Class A) or moderate (Child-Pugh Class B) hepatic impairment.
XENLETA Tablets
XENLETA Tablets have not been studied in and are not recommended for patients with moderate (Child-Pugh Class B) or severe (Child-Pugh Class C) hepatic impairment. No dosage adjustment of XENLETA Tablets is needed for patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A).
XENLETA Injection
Administer XENLETA Injection by intravenous infusion over 60 minutes. Must dilute in a 250 mL solution of 10 mM citrate buffered 0.9% sodium chloride for injection supplied with XENLETA Injection before use [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].
XENLETA Tablets
Take XENLETA Tablets at least 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal. Swallow XENLETA Tablets whole with water (6 to 8 ounces). Do not crush or divide XENLETA Tablets [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Missed Dose
If a dose is missed, the patient should take the dose as soon as possible and anytime up to 8 hours prior to the next scheduled dose. If less than 8 hours remain before the next scheduled dose, do not take the missed dose, and resume dosing at the next scheduled dose.