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HEXABRIX (NDA-018905)

(IOXAGLATE MEGLUMINE; IOXAGLATE SODIUM)

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

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04/05/2017 (SUPPL-25)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

WARNINGS

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SEVERE ADVERSE EVENTS – INADVERTENT INTRATHECAL ADMINISTRATION

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Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions:     Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCAR) may develop from 1 hour to several weeks after intravascular contrast agent administration.   These   reactions   include   Stevens-Johnson   syndrome   and   toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS). Reaction severity may increase and time to onset may decrease with repeat administration of contrast agent; prophylactic medications may not prevent or mitigate severe cutaneous adverse reactions. Avoid administering Hexabrix to patients with a history of severe cutaneous adverse reaction to Hexabrix.

6 Adverse Reactions

General

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Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Reactions range from mild (e.g. rash, erythema, pruritus, urticaria and skin discoloration) to severe: [e.g. Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)].

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

Information for Patients

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Patients receiving iodinated intravascular contrast agents should be instructed to:

1. Inform your physician if you are pregnant.

2. Inform your physician if you are diabetic or if you have multiple myeloma, pheochromocytoma, homozygous sickle cell disease or known thyroid disease.

3. Inform your physician if you are allergic to any drugs, food or if you had any reactions to previous injections of dyes used for x-ray procedures. (See PRECAUTIONS, General).

4. Inform your physician about any other medications you are currently taking including non-prescription drugs.

5.  Advise patients to inform their physician if they develop a rash after receiving

Hexabrix.