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FIRVANQ KIT (NDA-208910)

(VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE)

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

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01/29/2021 (SUPPL-7)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

5.5 Severe Dermatologic Reactions

(Newly added section)

Severe dermatologic reactions such as toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), and linear lgA bullous dermatosis (LABD) have been reported in association with the use of vancomycin. Cutaneous signs or symptoms reported include skin rashes, mucosal lesions, and blisters. Discontinue FIRVANQ at the first appearance of signs and symptoms of TEN, SJS, DRESS, AGEP, or LABD.

6 Adverse Reactions

6.2 Postmarketing Experience

(Newly added information)

Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Severe dermatologic reactions such as toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), and linear lgA bullous dermatosis (LABD) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)], rashes (including exfoliative dermatitis).

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

Patient Counseling Information

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Severe Dermatologic Reactions

Advise patients about the signs and symptoms of serious skin manifestations. Instruct patients to stop taking FIRVANQ immediately and promptly seek medical attention at the first signs or symptoms of skin rash, mucosal lesions or blisters, [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].

Important Administration and Storage Instructions

Instruct the patient or caregiver to [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)]:

    • Shake the reconstituted solutions of FIRVANQ well before each use and to use an oral dosing device that measures the appropriate volume of the oral solution in milliliters.

    • Store the reconstituted solutions of FIRVANQ at refrigerated conditions, 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) when not in use.