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NUZYRA (NDA-209816)

(OMADACYCLINE TOSYLATE)

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

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05/13/2026 (SUPPL-18)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

6 Adverse Reactions

6.1 Clinical Trials Experience

Extensive changes; please refer to label for complete information

 

6.2 Postmarketing Experience

Newly added subsection:

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

 

Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: rash

8 Use in Specific Populations

8.5 Geriatric Use

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

Of the total number of patients who received NUZYRA for ABSSSI in clinical trials 2 and 3 (n=691), 57 (8.2%) patients were greater than or equal to 65 years of age, including 20 (2.9%) patients who were greater than or equal to 75 years of age. Of the total number of patients who received NUZYRA for CABP in clinical trials 1 and 4 (n=718), 330 (46%) patients were greater than or equal to 65 years of age, including 156 (21.7%) patients who were greater than or equal to 75 years of age [see Clinical Studies (14)]. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these patients and younger adult patients. However, greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out.

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03/31/2025 (SUPPL-17)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

5.6 Tetracycline Class Effects

Additions and revisions underlined:

NUZYRA is structurally similar to tetracycline-class of antibacterial drugs and may have similar adverse reactions. Adverse reactions including photosensitivity, fixed drug eruption, pseudotumor cerebri, and anti-anabolic action which has led to increased BUN, azotemia, acidosis, hyperphosphatemia, pancreatitis, and abnormal liver function tests, have been reported for other tetracycline-class antibacterial drugs, and may occur with NUZYRA.