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OXILAN-350 (NDA-020316)

(IOXILAN)

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

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04/05/2017 (SUPPL-29)

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 reactions. Avoid administering Oxilan to patients with a history of severe cutaneous hypersensitivity reaction to Oxilan.

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 disorder.

3.   Inform your physician if you are allergic to any drugs, or food, or if you have immune, autoimmune or immune deficiency disorders. Also inform your physician if you had any reactions to previous injections of dyes used for x- ray procedures.

4.   Inform your physician about all medications you are currently taking, including non-prescription drugs (over-the- counter) drugs, before you have this procedure.

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