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XIIDRA (NDA-208073)

(LIFITEGRAST)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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06/04/2020 (SUPPL-5)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

6 Adverse Reactions

6.2 Postmarketing Experience

(Additions underlined)

Rare serious cases of hypersensitivity, including anaphylactic reaction, bronchospasm, respiratory distress, pharyngeal edema, swollen tongue, urticaria, allergic conjunctivitis, dyspnea, angioedema, and allergic dermatitis have been reported. Eye swelling and rash have also been reported.

12/17/2017 (SUPPL-2)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

6 Adverse Reactions

(Additions and/or revisions are underlined)

The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:

  • Hypersensitivity

6.2 Postmarketing Experience

(Newly added subsection)

The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of Xiidra. 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.

Rare cases of hypersensitivity, including anaphylactic reaction, bronchospasm, respiratory distress, pharyngeal edema, swollen tongue, and urticaria have been reported. Eye swelling and rash have been reported.

17 PCI/PI/MG (Patient Counseling Information/Patient Information/Medication Guide)

Patient Information Xiidra (ZYE-druh) (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5%

(Additions and/or revisions are underlined)

Do not use Xiidra:

    • If you are allergic to lifitegrast or any of the other ingredients in Xiidra (see ‘What are the ingredients in Xiidra?’)

What are the possible side effects of Xiidra?

Seek medical care immediately if you get any symptoms of wheezing, difficulty breathing, or swollen tongue.