Finafloxacin is used in the treatment of cellulitis, based on its FDA-labeled indications. It is a quinolone antimicrobial [epc].
Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and deep underlying tissues. Group A strep ( streptococcal ) bacteria are the most common cause. The bacteria enter your body when you get an injury such as a bruise, burn, surgical cut, or wound. Symptoms include: Fever and chills Swollen g… More on Cellulitis →
INDICATIONS AND USAGE XTORO® is indicated for the treatment of acute otitis externa (AOE) with or without an otowick, caused by susceptible strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus in patients age 1 year and older. XTORO® is a quinolone antimicrobial indicated for the treatment of acute otitis externa (AOE) caused by susceptible strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus . ( 1 )
Dosage
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Instill four drops into the affected ear(s) twice daily for seven days. For patients requiring use of an otowick, the initial dose can be doubled (to 8 drops), followed by 4 drops instilled into the affected ear twice daily for seven days. Important administration instructions include: Warm the suspension by holding the bottle in the hand for one or two minutes prior to dosing in order to avoid dizziness which may result from the instillation of a cold suspension. Shake bottle well before use. Lie with the affected ear upward, instill the drops, and maintain the position for 60 seconds to facilitate penetration of the drops into the ear canal. Repeat if necessary for the opposite ear. Instill four drops in the affected ear(s) twice daily for seven days. For patients requiring use of an otowick, the initial dose can be doubled (to 8 drops), followed by 4 drops instilled into the affected ear twice daily for seven days. ( 2 )
Warnings
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Prolonged use of this product may lead to overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms. Discontinue use if this occurs. ( 5.1 ) Allergic reactions may occur in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to finafloxacin, to other quinolones, or to any of the components in this medication. Discontinue use if this occurs. ( 5.2 ) 5.1 Growth of Resistant Organisms with Prolonged Use As with other antibacterial preparations, prolonged use of XTORO may lead to overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including yeast and fungi. If this occurs, discontinue use and institute alternative therapy. 5.2 Allergic Reactions Allergic reactions to XTORO may occur in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to finafloxacin, to other quinolones, or to any of the components in this medication. If this occurs, discontinue use and institute alternative therapy. 5.1 Growth of Resistant Organisms with Prolonged Use As with other antibacterial preparations, prolonged use of XTORO may lead to overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including yeast and fungi. If this occurs, discontinue use and institute alternative therapy. 5.2 Allergic Reactions Allergic reactions to XTORO may occur in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to finafloxacin, to other quinolones, or to any of the components in this medication. If this occurs, discontinue use and institute alternative therapy.
Side effects
ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions occurring in 1% of patients with XTORO were ear pruritus and nausea. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Fonseca Biosciences, LLC at 1-877-436-6732 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. A total of 618 patients were treated with XTORO in two Phase 3 clinical trials. The most frequently reported adverse reactions of those exposed to XTORO occurring at an incidence of 1% included ear pruritus and nausea.
Based on its FDA-labeled indications, Finafloxacin is used in the treatment of cellulitis — quinolone antimicrobial [epc]. Use it only as prescribed — your clinician decides whether it's right for you.
What ICD-10 codes apply to Cellulitis?
Cellulitis is coded in ICD-10-CM as H60.
Informational only, drawn from FDA labeling and NIH MedlinePlus — not medical advice. Talk to your clinician about whether Finafloxacin is right for you.
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