Vasosterone Antibiotico

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Vasosterone Antibiotico uses

Vasosterone Antibiotico consists of Gramicidin, Hydrocortisone Acetate, Neomycin Sulfate, Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride.

Hydrocortisone Acetate:


1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate)® (hydrocortisone probutate) Cream, 0.1% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in patients 18 years of age or older.

PANDEL® (hydrocortisone probutate) Cream, 0.1% is a corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in patients 18 years of age or older.

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Apply a thin film of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) to the affected area once or twice a day depending on the severity of the condition. Massage gently until the medication disappears.

Occlusive dressings may be used for the management of refractory lesions of psoriasis and other deep-seated dermatoses, such as localized neurodermatitis (lichen simplex chronicus).

Discontinue Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary.

Do not use Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) with occlusive dressings unless directed by the physician. Do not apply Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) in the diaper area, as diapers or plastic pants may constitute occlusive dressings.

- For topical use.

- Apply a thin film to the affected skin areas once daily or twice a day.

- Discontinue therapy when control is achieved.

- If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassess diagnosis.

- Do not use with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician.

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Cream, 0.1%. Each gram of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) contains 1 mg of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) probutate in a cream base.

Cream, 0.1%.

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

None.

None.

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

- Vasosterone Antibiotico can produce reversible HPA axis suppression with the potential for glucocorticosteroid insufficiency during or after treatment. (5.1)

- Cushing’s syndrome, hyperglycemia, and unmasking of latent diabetes mellitus can result from systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids. (5.1)

- Use of topical corticosteroids may require periodic evaluation for HPA axis suppression. (5.1)

- High potency corticosteroids, large treatment surface area, prolong use, use of occlusion dressings, altered skin barrier, liver failure and young age may predispose patients to HPA axis suppression. (5.1)

- Modify use if HPA axis suppression develops. (5.1)

- Pediatric patients may be more susceptible to systemic toxicity. (5.1, 8.4)

5.1 Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis Suppression and Other Unwanted Systemic Glucocorticoid Effects

Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) can produce reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression with the potential for glucocorticosteroid insufficiency. This may occur during or after withdrawal of treatment. Factors that predispose to HPA axis suppression include the use of high-potency corticosteroids, large treatment surface areas, prolonged use, use of occlusive dressings, altered skin barrier, liver failure, and young age.

Use of topical corticosteroids may require periodic evaluation for HPA axis suppression. Evaluation for HPA axis suppression may be done by using the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test.

If HPA axis suppression is documented, gradually withdraw the drug, reduce the frequency of application, or substitute with a less potent corticosteroid. If signs and symptoms of steroid withdrawal occur, supplemental systemic corticosteroids may be required. Recovery of HPA axis function is generally prompt and complete upon discontinuation of the drug.

In a trial including 15 evaluable subjects 18 years of age or older with psoriasis or atopic dermatitis affecting more than 20% of body surface area, 1 subject (6.7%) had ACTH stimulation test results suggestive of adrenal suppression after treatment with Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) twice daily for 21 days. Recovery of HPA axis suppression for this subject is unknown [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )].

Systemic effects of topical corticosteroids may also manifest as Cushing’s syndrome, hyperglycemia, and unmasking latent diabetes mellitus.

Patients applying a topical steroid to a large surface area or to areas under occlusion should be evaluated periodically for evidence of HPA-axis suppression.

Pediatric patients may be more susceptible to systemic toxicity due to their larger skin surface to body mass ratios [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 )].

5.2 Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Allergic contact dermatitis with corticosteroids is usually diagnosed by observing a failure to heal rather than noting a clinical exacerbation, as observed with most topical products not containing corticosteroids. If irritation develops, discontinue Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) and institute appropriate therapy.

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

- Most frequent adverse reactions include burning, stinging, rash, papulovesicular rash, redness, itching, moderate paresthesia, and contact dermatitis.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact PharmaDerm®, A division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-800-645-9833 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 clinical practice.

The most frequent adverse reactions reported for Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) during clinical trials were application site reactions, including burning in 4, stinging in 2, and moderate paresthesia in 1 out of 226 subjects.

6.2 Postmarketing Experience

The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) because these reactions were 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.

These adverse reactions are as follows:

Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: rash, papulovesicular rash

Application Site Reactions: dryness, erythema, pruritus, allergic contact dermatitis.

The following local adverse reactions are reported with topical corticosteroids, and they may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infections, skin atrophy, striae, and miliaria.

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1 Pregnancy

Risk Summary

There is no clinical information on Vasosterone Antibiotico use in pregnant women to inform any drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. In animal reproduction studies, Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) probutate given by the subcutaneous route during the period of organogenesis was teratogenic at doses equal to or greater than 1 mg/kg/day in rats or 0.1 mg/kg/day in rabbits (12 times and 2 times the human topical dose, respectively) .

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

Data

Animal Data

Effects on embryo-fetal development were evaluated in rats and rabbits following subcutaneous administration of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) probutate during the period of organogenesis. Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) probutate was teratogenic in rats when given during the period of organogenesis at subcutaneous doses equal to or greater than 1 mg/kg/day (12 times the human average topical dose of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) assuming 3% absorption and an application of 30 g/day on a 70 kg individual). Abnormalities included delayed ossification of the caudal vertebrae and other skeletal variations, cleft palate, umbilical hernia, edema, and exencephalia.

In rabbits, Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) probutate given by the subcutaneous route was teratogenic at doses equal to or greater than 0.1 mg/kg/day (2 times the human average topical dose of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) assuming 3% absorption and an application of 30 g/day on a 70 kg individual). Fetal weight and survival were affected. Delayed ossification and increased incidences of malformations (skeletal abnormalities and cleft palate) were also noted.

No adverse effects were seen in rats following subcutaneous administration of up to 1 mg/kg/day of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) probutate during the perinatal and postnatal period (12 times the human average topical dose of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) assuming 3% absorption and an application of 30 g/day on a 70 kg individual).

8.2 Lactation

Risk Summary

There is no information on the presence of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) probutate in breast milk, or on its effects on the breastfed infant or on milk production. It is not known whether topical administration of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in human milk. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) or from the underlying maternal condition.

Clinical Considerations

To minimize potential exposure to the breastfed infant via breast milk, use Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) on the smallest area of skin and for the shortest duration possible while breastfeeding.

8.4 Pediatric Use

Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. Because of a higher ratio of skin surface area to body mass, pediatric patients are at a greater risk than adults of HPA axis suppression and Cushing’s syndrome when they are treated with topical corticosteroids. They are therefore also at a greater risk of adrenal insufficiency during and/or after withdrawal of treatment. Adverse effects including striae have been reported with inappropriate use of topical corticosteroids in infants and children.

Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, Cushing’s syndrome, linear growth retardation, delayed weight gain, and intracranial hypertension have been reported in children receiving topical corticosteroids. Manifestations of adrenal suppression in children include low plasma cortisol levels and an absence of response to ACTH stimulation. Manifestations of intracranial hypertension include bulging fontanelles, headaches, and bilateral papilledema.

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11 DESCRIPTION

Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate)(hydrocortisone probutate) Cream, 0.1% contains Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) probutate, a synthetic corticosteroid. The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents.

Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) probutate is a tasteless and odorless white crystalline powder practically insoluble in hexane or water, slightly soluble in ether, and very soluble in dichloromethane, methanol and acetone. Chemically, it is 11β,17,21-trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione 17-butyrate 21-propionate. The structural formula is:

Molecular Formula: C28H40O7

Molecular Weight: 488.62

Each gram of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) (hydrocortisone probutate) Cream, 0.1% contains: 1 mg of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) probutate in a cream base of propylene glycol, white petrolatum, light mineral oil, stearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan monostearate, glyceryl monostearate, PEG-20 stearate, glyceryl stearate SE, methylparaben, butylparaben, citric acid, sodium citrate anhydrous, and purified water.

Structural Formula

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1 Mechanism of Action

Corticosteroids play a role in cellular signaling, immune function, inflammation, and protein regulation; however, the precise mechanism of action in corticosteroid responsive dermatoses is unknown

12.2 Pharmacodynamics

Vasoconstrictor Assay

Studies performed with Vasosterone Antibiotico indicate that it is in the medium range of potency as demonstrated in vasoconstrictor trials in healthy subjects when compared with other topical corticosteroids. However, similar blanching scores do not necessarily imply therapeutic equivalence.

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis Suppression

In an open label HPA axis suppression trial, 19 adult subjects (ages 23 to 82 years) with atopic dermatitis or plaque psoriasis covering greater than 20% Body Surface Area (BSA) were treated with Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) twice daily for 21 days and were assessed for HPA axis suppression. At baseline, the mean disease BSA involvement was 36%. The criterion for HPA axis suppression was a serum cortisol level of less than or equal to 18 micrograms per deciliter at 30-minutes after cosyntropin stimulation. Of these subjects, 15 were considered evaluable with respect to their adrenal axis function post-treatment. One of the evaluable subjects (6.7%) showed laboratory evidence of suppression on Day 22. This subject had psoriasis covering 48% of BSA at baseline and was reported to have received 98% of the twice-daily applications of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) over the 21 day treatment period. It is not known if this subject had recovery of adrenal function because follow-up testing was not performed.

12.3 Pharmacokinetics

The extent of percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids is determined by many factors, including the vehicle and the integrity of the epidermal barrier. Use of occlusive dressings with Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) for up to 24 hours has not been shown to increase penetration; however, occlusion of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) for 96 hours does markedly enhance penetration. Topical corticosteroids can be absorbed from normal intact skin. Inflammation and/or other disease processes in the skin increase percutaneous absorption.

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

No long-term studies in animals have been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) probutate.

Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) probutate revealed no evidence of mutagenic or clastogenic potential based on the results of an in vitro genotoxicity test (Ames assay) and an in vivo genotoxicity test (mouse micronucleus assay).

Effects on fertility and early embryonic development were evaluated in rats following subcutaneous administration of up to 0.4 mg/kg/day Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) probutate (5 times the human average topical dose of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) assuming 3% absorption and an application of 30 g/day on a 70 kg individual) prior to and during mating and through early pregnancy. No treatment related effects on fertility or mating parameters were noted in this study.

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate), a white to off-white opaque cream is supplied as follows:

45 g tubes NDC 10337-153-46

80 g tubes NDC 10337-153-80

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Advise the patient and/or caregiver to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information).

Inform patients and/or caregivers of the following:

  • Discontinue therapy when control is achieved unless directed otherwise by the physician.
  • If no improvement is seen within two weeks, contact the physician.
  • Avoid contact with the eyes.
  • Do not use with occlusive dressing unless directed by the physician.
  • Report any signs or symptoms of local or systemic adverse reactions to the physician.
  • Do not treat diaper dermatitis. Do not apply Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) in the diaper area as diapers or plastic pants may constitute occlusive dressings.
  • Do not use on the face, underarms, or groin areas unless directed by the physician.
  • Advise a woman to use Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) on the smallest area of skin and for the shortest duration possible while breastfeeding.

Manufactured by:

PharmaDerm®

A division of Fougera

PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

Melville, New York 11747 www.pharmaderm.com


PATIENT INFORMATION

Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate)® (pan-del)

(hydrocortisone probutate)

cream


Important: Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) is for use on skin only (topical). Avoid using Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) near or around your eyes.


What is Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate)?

Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) is a prescription corticosteroid medicine used on the skin (topical) for the relief of inflammation and itching caused by certain skin conditions in people 18 years of age or older.

It is not known if Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) is safe and effective in children.


Before using Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

- have adrenal gland problems

- have liver problems

- have diabetes

- have thinning skin (atrophy) at the site to be treated.

- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) will harm your unborn baby.

- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) can pass into your breast milk and harm your baby.

  • o If you breastfeed during treatment with Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate), clean the treated area of skin on and near your breast, and your nipple before breastfeeding. This will help prevent contact of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) with your baby’s skin.
  • o You should use Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) on the smallest area of skin and for the shortest time possible while breastfeeding.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.


How should I use Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate)?

- Use Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it.

- Apply a thin film to the affected skin area. Gently rub Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) into your skin until it disappears.

- Tell your healthcare provider if your symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks of treatment.

- Do not bandage, cover, or wrap the treated area unless your healthcare provider tells you to.

- Do not apply Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) in the diaper area or use with plastic pants.

- Do not use Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) on your face, underarms (armpits) or groin areas unless your healthcare provider tells you to.

- Wash your hands after applying Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate), unless your hands are being treated.


What are possible side effects with Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate)?

Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) may cause serious side effects, including:

- Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) can pass through your skin and may cause adrenal gland problems. This is more likely to happen if you use Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) for too long, use it over a large treatment area, use it with other topical medicines that contain corticosteroids, cover the treated area, or have liver failure. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check your adrenal gland function during and after treatment with Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate).

- Skin problems, including skin reactions or thinning of your skin (atrophy), skin infections, and allergic reactions (allergic contact dermatitis) at the treatment site. Tell your healthcare provider if you get any skinreactions such as pain, tenderness, swelling, or healing problems.

The most common side effects of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) include burning and stinging and moderate tingling or prickling feeling.

These are not all the possible side effects with Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate). Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.


How should I store Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate)?

- Store Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).

Keep Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) and all medicines out of the reach of children.


General information about the safe and effective use of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate).

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) that is written for health professionals.


What are the ingredients in Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate)?

Active ingredient: Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate) probutate

Inactive ingredients: propylene glycol, white petrolatum, light mineral oil, stearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan monostearate, glyceryl monostearate, PEG-20 stearate, glyceryl stearate SE, methylparaben, butylparaben, citric acid, sodium citrate anhydrous, and purified water.

Manufactured by:PharmaDerm® A division of Fougera PHARMACEUTICALS INC. Melville, New York 11747

For more information, go to www.pharmaderm.com or call 1-800-645-9833.

  • This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Issued: 01/2017

PharmaDerm®

NDC 10337-153-80

Vasosterone Antibiotico (Hydrocortisone Acetate)®

(hydrocortisone probutate) Cream, 0.1%

FOR DERMATOLOGIC USE ONLY.

NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE.

Rx only

80 g

carton

Neomycin Sulfate:


INDICATIONS AND USAGE

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Neomycin Sulfate) tablets and other antibacterial drugs, Vasosterone Antibiotico (Neomycin Sulfate) tablets should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.

Suppression of Intestinal Bacteria

Vasosterone Antibiotico (Neomycin Sulfate) tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy as part of a regimen for the suppression of the normal bacterial flora of the bowel, e.g., preoperative preparation of the bowel. It is given concomitantly with erythromycin enteric-coated base (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ).

Hepatic Coma (Portal-Systemic Encephalopathy)

Vasosterone Antibiotico (Neomycin Sulfate) has been shown to be effective adjunctive therapy in hepatic coma by reduction of the ammonia-forming bacteria in the intestinal tract. The subsequent reduction in blood ammonia has resulted in neurologic improvement.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Vasosterone Antibiotico (Neomycin Sulfate) oral preparations are contraindicated in the presence of intestinal obstruction and in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to the drug.

Patients with a history of hypersensitivity or serious toxic reaction to other aminoglycosides may have a cross-sensitivity to neomycin. Vasosterone Antibiotico (Neomycin Sulfate) oral preparations are contraindicated in patients with inflammatory or ulcerative gastrointestinal disease because of the potential for enhanced gastrointestinal absorption of neomycin.

WARNINGS


Additional manifestations of neurotoxicity may include numbness, skin tingling, muscle twitching and convulsions.

The risk of hearing loss continues after drug withdrawal. Aminoglycosides can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman.

Aminoglycoside antibiotics cross the placenta and there have been several reports of total irreversible bilateral congenital deafness in children whose mothers received streptomycin during pregnancy. Although serious side effects to fetus or newborn have not been reported in the treatment of pregnant women with other aminoglycosides, the potential for harm exists. Animal reproduction studies of neomycin have not been conducted. If neomycin is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus.

PRECAUTIONS

General

Prescribing Vasosterone Antibiotico tablets in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the development of drug-resistant bacteria.

As with other antibiotics, use of oral neomycin may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, particularly fungi. If this occurs, appropriate therapy should be instituted.

Neomycin is quickly and almost totally absorbed from body surfaces (except the urinary bladder) after local irrigation and when applied topically in association with surgical procedures. Delayed-onset irreversible deafness, renal failure and death due to neuromuscular blockade (regardless of the status of renal function) have been reported following irrigation of both small and large surgical fields with minute quantities of neomycin.

Cross-allergenicity among aminoglycosides has been demonstrated.

Aminoglycosides should be used with caution in patients with muscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis or parkinsonism since these drugs may aggravate muscle weakness because of their potential curare-like effect on the neuromuscular junction.

Small amounts of orally administered neomycin are absorbed through intact intestinal mucosa.

There have been many reports in the literature of nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity with oral use of neomycin. If renal insufficiency develops during oral therapy, consideration should be given to reducing the drug dosage or discontinuing therapy.

An oral neomycin dose of 12 grams per day produces a malabsorption syndrome for a variety of substances, including fat, nitrogen, cholesterol, carotene, glucose, xylose, lactose, sodium, calcium, cyanocobalamin and iron.

Orally administered neomycin increases fecal bile acid excretion and reduces intestinal lactase activity.

Information for The Patient

Patients should be counseled that antibacterial drugs including Vasosterone Antibiotico (Neomycin Sulfate) tablets should only be used to treat bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections (e.g., the common cold). When Vasosterone Antibiotico (Neomycin Sulfate) tablets are prescribed to treat a bacterial infection, patients should be told that although it is common to feel better early in the course of therapy, the medication should be taken exactly as directed. Skipping doses or not completing the full course of therapy may (1) decrease the effectiveness of the immediate treatment and (2) increase the likelihood that bacteria will develop resistance and will not be treatable by Vasosterone Antibiotico (Neomycin Sulfate) tablets or other antibacterial drugs in the future.

Before administering the drug, patients or members of their families should be informed of possible toxic effects on the eighth nerve. The possibility of acute toxicity increases in premature infants and neonates.

Laboratory Tests

Patients with renal insufficiency may develop toxic neomycin blood levels unless doses are properly regulated. If renal insufficiency develops during treatment, the dosage should be reduced or the antibiotic discontinued. To avoid nephrotoxicity and eighth nerve damage associated with high doses and prolonged treatment, the following should be performed prior to and periodically during therapy: urinalysis for increased excretion of protein, decreased specific gravity, casts and cells; renal function tests such as serum creatinine, BUN or creatinine clearance; tests of the vestibulocochlearis nerve function.

Serial, vestibular and audiometric tests should be performed (especially in high-risk patients). Since elderly patients may have reduced renal function which may not be evident in the results of routine screening tests such as BUN or serum creatinine, a creatinine clearance determination may be more useful.

Drug Interactions

Caution should be taken in concurrent or serial use of other neurotoxic and/or nephrotoxic drugs because of possible enhancement of the nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity of neomycin (see boxed WARNINGS ).

Caution should also be taken in concurrent or serial use of other aminoglycosides and polymyxins because they may enhance neomycin’s nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity and potentiate neomycin sulfate’s neuromuscular blocking effects.

Oral neomycin inhibits the gastrointestinal absorption of penicillin V, oral vitamin B-12, methotrexate and 5-fluorouracil. The gastrointestinal absorption of digoxin also appears to be inhibited. Therefore, digoxin serum levels should be monitored.

Oral Vasosterone Antibiotico (Neomycin Sulfate) may enhance the effect of coumarin in anticoagulants by decreasing vitamin K availability.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

No long-term animal studies have been performed with Vasosterone Antibiotico to evaluate carcinogenic or mutagenic potential or impairment of fertility.

Pregnancy Category D

See WARNINGS section.

Nursing Mothers

It is not known whether neomycin is excreted in human milk, but it has been shown to be excreted in cow milk following a single intramuscular injection. Other aminoglycosides have been shown to be excreted in human milk. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions from the aminoglycosides in nursing infants, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

Pediatric Use

The safety and efficacy of oral Vasosterone Antibiotico (Neomycin Sulfate) in patients less than 18 years of age have not been established. If treatment of a patient less than 18 years of age is necessary, neomycin should be used with caution and the period of treatment should not exceed two weeks because of absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most common adverse reactions to oral Vasosterone Antibiotico (Neomycin Sulfate) are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The "Malabsorption Syndrome" characterized by increased fecal fat, decreased serum carotene and fall in xylose absorption has been reported with prolonged therapy. Nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity and neuromuscular blockage have been reported (see boxed WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS sections).

OVERDOSAGE

Because of low absorption, it is unlikely that acute overdosage would occur with oral Vasosterone Antibiotico (Neomycin Sulfate). However, prolonged administration could result in sufficient systemic drug levels to produce neurotoxicity, ototoxicity and/or nephrotoxicity.

Hemodialysis will remove Vasosterone Antibiotico (Neomycin Sulfate) from the blood.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

To minimize the risk of toxicity, use the lowest possible dose and the shortest possible treatment period to control the condition. Treatment for periods longer than two weeks is not recommended.

Hepatic Coma

For use as an adjunct in the management of hepatic coma, the recommended dose is 4 to 12 grams per day given in the following regimen:

  • Withdraw protein from diet. Avoid use of diuretic agents.
  • Give supportive therapy, including blood products, as indicated.
  • Give Vasosterone Antibiotico (Neomycin Sulfate) tablets in doses of 4 to 12 grams of Vasosterone Antibiotico (Neomycin Sulfate) per day (eight to 24 tablets) in divided doses. Treatment should be continued over a period of five to six days, during which time protein should be returned incrementally to the diet.
  • If less potentially toxic drugs cannot be used for chronic hepatic insufficiency, neomycin in doses of up to four grams daily (eight tablets per day) may be necessary. The risk for the development of neomycin-induced toxicity progressively increases when treatment must be extended to preserve the life of a patient with hepatic encephalopathy who has failed to fully respond. Frequent periodic monitoring of these patients to ascertain the presence of drug toxicity is mandatory (see PRECAUTIONS ). Also, neomycin serum concentrations should be monitored to avoid potentially toxic levels. The benefits to the patient should be weighed against the risks of nephrotoxicity, permanent ototoxicity and neuromuscular blockade following the accumulation of neomycin in the tissues.

Preoperative Prophylaxis for Elective Colorectal Surgery

Listed below is an example of a recommended bowel preparation regimen. A proposed surgery time of 8:00 a.m. has been used.

Pre-op Day 3: Minimum residue or clear liquid diet. Bisacodyl, 1 tablet orally at 6:00 p.m.

Pre-op Day 2: Minimum residue or clear liquid diet. Magnesium sulfate, 30 mL, 50% solution (15 g) orally at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. Enema at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Pre-op Day 1: Clear liquid diet. Supplemental (IV) fluids as needed. Magnesium sulfate, 30 mL, 50% solution (15 g) orally at 10:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m. Vasosterone Antibiotico (Neomycin Sulfate) (1 g) and erythromycin base (1 g) orally at 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. No enema.

Day of Operation: Patient evacuates rectum at 6:30 a.m. for scheduled operation at 8:00 a.m.

HOW SUPPLIED

Vasosterone Antibiotico (Neomycin Sulfate) tablets USP, 500 mg (equivalent to 350 mg of neomycin base per tablet) are available as white to off-white, round, standard convex tablets debossed "LCI" on one side and "1210", on the other side and are supplied in:

Bottles of 100 (NDC 0527-1210-01)

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).

Dispense in tight containers as defined in the USP/NF.

Distributed By:

Lannett Company, Inc.

Philadelphia, PA 19154

Made in the USA

Rev. 01/17

CIB71710A

Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride:



Drug Facts

Active ingredients Purpose
Vasosterone Antibiotico (Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride) HCl 0.05% Redness reliever
Zinc sulfate 0.25% Astringent

Use

  • for temporary relief of discomfort and redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations

Warnings

For external use only

Ask a doctor before use if you have narrow angle glaucoma.

When using this product

  • pupils may become enlarged temporarily
  • overuse may cause more eye redness
  • remove contact lenses before using
  • do not use if this solution changes color or becomes cloudy
  • do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination
  • replace cap after each use

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you feel eye pain
  • changes in vision occur
  • redness or irritation of the eye lasts
  • condition worsens or lasts more than 72 hours

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

  • put 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) up to 4 times daily
  • children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

  • some users may experience a brief tingling sensation
  • store at 15° to 25°C (59° to 77°F)

Inactive ingredients

benzalkonium chloride, boric acid, edetate disodium, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium citrate

Questions?

call toll-free 888-734-7648 or 215-273-8755 (collect)

Dist: Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., Skillman, NJ 08558 USA

Vasosterone Antibiotico pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:

Active ingredient is the part of the drug or medicine which is biologically active. This portion of the drug is responsible for the main action of the drug which is intended to cure or reduce the symptom or disease. The other portions of the drug which are inactive are called excipients; there role is to act as vehicle or binder. In contrast to active ingredient, the inactive ingredient's role is not significant in the cure or treatment of the disease. There can be one or more active ingredients in a drug.


Vasosterone Antibiotico available forms, composition, doses:

Form of the medicine is the form in which the medicine is marketed in the market, for example, a medicine X can be in the form of capsule or the form of chewable tablet or the form of tablet. Sometimes same medicine can be available as injection form. Each medicine cannot be in all forms but can be marketed in 1, 2, or 3 forms which the pharmaceutical company decided based on various background research results.
Composition is the list of ingredients which combinedly form a medicine. Both active ingredients and inactive ingredients form the composition. The active ingredient gives the desired therapeutic effect whereas the inactive ingredient helps in making the medicine stable.
Doses are various strengths of the medicine like 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and so on. Each medicine comes in various doses which is decided by the manufacturer, that is, pharmaceutical company. The dose is decided on the severity of the symptom or disease.


Vasosterone Antibiotico destination | category:

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Drug category can be defined as major classification of the drug. For example, an antihistaminic or an antipyretic or anti anginal or pain killer, anti-inflammatory or so.


Vasosterone Antibiotico Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

A medicine is classified depending on the organ or system it acts [Anatomical], based on what result it gives on what disease, symptom [Therapeutical], based on chemical composition [Chemical]. It is called as ATC code. The code is based on Active ingredients of the medicine. A medicine can have different codes as sometimes it acts on different organs for different indications. Same way, different brands with same active ingredients and same indications can have same ATC code.


Vasosterone Antibiotico pharmaceutical companies:

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Researchers are the persons who are responsible for the scientific research and is responsible for all the background clinical trials that resulted in the development of the drug.


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References

  1. Dailymed."VISINE ORIGINAL REDNESS RELIEF (TETRAHYDROZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE) SOLUTION/ DROPS [JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC.]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  2. Dailymed."IMMEDIATE COMFORT BIOELEMENTS (HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE) LOTION [BIOELEMENTS, INC.]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  3. Dailymed."NEOMYCIN SULFATE TABLET [LANNETT COMPANY, INC.]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Vasosterone Antibiotico?

Depending on the reaction of the Vasosterone Antibiotico after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Vasosterone Antibiotico not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Vasosterone Antibiotico addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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