bezlotoxumab

FDA Drug Profile — ZINPLAVA

Drug Details

Generic Name
bezlotoxumab
Brand Names
ZINPLAVA
Application Number
BLA761046
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
NDC Codes
2
Dosage Forms
INJECTION, SOLUTION
Routes
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredients
BEZLOTOXUMAB

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ZINPLAVA™ is indicated to reduce recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in adults and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older who are receiving antibacterial drug treatment for CDI and are at a high risk for CDI recurrence. ZINPLAVA is a human monoclonal antibody that binds to Clostridioides difficile toxin B, indicated to reduce recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in adults and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older who are receiving antibacterial drug treatment for CDI and are at a high risk for CDI recurrence. ( 1 ) Limitation of Use: ZINPLAVA is not indicated for the treatment of CDI. ZINPLAVA is not an antibacterial drug. ZINPLAVA should only be used in conjunction with antibacterial drug treatment of CDI. ( 1 ) Limitation of Use: ZINPLAVA is not indicated for the treatment of CDI. ZINPLAVA is not an antibacterial drug. ZINPLAVA should only be used in conjunction with antibacterial drug treatment of CDI. [See Dosage and Administration (2.1) .]