Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole and Tetracycline Hydrochloride
Generic: BISMUTH SUBCITRATE POTASSIUM, METRONIDAZOLE AND TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Basic Information
Manufacturer
H2-Pharma, LLC
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
c29bfde9-5eb4-422a-bd30-4bce45e73dc0
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole and Tetracycline Hydrochloride Capsules is a combination of metronidazole, a nitroimidazole antimicrobial, tetracycline,- a tetracycline class antimicrobial and bismuth subcitrate potassium, indicated for use, in combination with omeprazole, for the treatment of patients with Helicobacter pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or history of within the past 5 years) to eradicate H.
pylori.
( 1.1 ) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole and Tetracycline Hydrochloride Capsules and other antibacterial drugs, Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole and Tetracycline Hydrochloride Capsules should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
( 1.2 ) 1.1 Eradication of Helicobacter pylori in Patients with Active Duodenal Ulcer or History of Duodenal Ulcer Disease Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole and Tetracycline Hydrochloride Capsules in combination with omeprazole are indicated for the treatment of patients with Helicobacter pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or history of within the past 5 years) to eradicate H.
pylori .
The eradication of Helicobacter pylori has been shown to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence.
1.2 Usage To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole and Tetracycline Hydrochloride Capsules and other antibacterial drugs, Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole and Tetracycline Hydrochloride Capsules should be used to treat only indicated 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.
pylori.
( 1.1 ) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole and Tetracycline Hydrochloride Capsules and other antibacterial drugs, Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole and Tetracycline Hydrochloride Capsules should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
( 1.2 ) 1.1 Eradication of Helicobacter pylori in Patients with Active Duodenal Ulcer or History of Duodenal Ulcer Disease Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole and Tetracycline Hydrochloride Capsules in combination with omeprazole are indicated for the treatment of patients with Helicobacter pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or history of within the past 5 years) to eradicate H.
pylori .
The eradication of Helicobacter pylori has been shown to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence.
1.2 Usage To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole and Tetracycline Hydrochloride Capsules and other antibacterial drugs, Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole and Tetracycline Hydrochloride Capsules should be used to treat only indicated 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.
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most frequently reported adverse reactions (≥5%): abnormal feces, diarrhea, nausea, and headache.
( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact H2-Pharma, LLC at 1-833-520-8580 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.
The safety of bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride plus omeprazole (OBMT) to eradicate Helicobacter pylori was assessed in an open-label, randomized, active-controlled clinical trial conducted in North America.
The duration of treatment was 10 days with 147 patients exposed to bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride plus omeprazole (OBMT) and 152 exposed to control, consisting of omeprazole, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin (OAC).
The age of the population in the study ranged from 18 to 75 years, with 59% male patients and 59% Caucasian patients.
Adverse drug reactions were reported in 58% of patients in the OBMT group and 59% of patients in the OAC group.
There were no adverse reactions leading to discontinuation of the study during the clinical trial.
Adverse reactions with an incidence of ≥ 5% in OBMT group include abnormal feces, diarrhea, nausea, and headache.
Adverse drug reactions with an incidence of ≥ 5% in OAC group include diarrhea, dysgeusia, dyspepsia, nausea and headache.
Table 2 lists adverse reactions with an incidence of ≥ 1%, in either group (OBMT vs OAC) and in order of decreasing incidence for the OBMT group.
Table 2: Adverse reactions with an incidence of ≥ 1% from North American trial, [n (%)] Preferred Term OBMT* (n = 147) OAC** (n = 152) Gastrointestinal disorders Abnormal feces*** 23 (15.6%) 7 (4.6%) Nausea 12 (8.2%) 14 (9.2%) Diarrhea 10 (6.8%) 20 (13.2%) Abdominal Pain 7 (4.8%) 2 (1.3%) Dyspepsia 4 (2.7%) 10 (6.6%) Constipation 2 (1.4%) 5 (3.3%) Dry Mouth 2 (1.4%) 1 (0.7%) Flatulence 0 4 (2.6%) Glositis 0 2 (1.3%) General disorders and administration site conditions Asthenia 5 (3.4%) 2 (1.3%) Infections and infestations Vaginal infection 4 (2.7%) 3 (2.0%) Nervous system disorders Headache 8 (5.4%) 8 (5.3%) Dysgeusia 6 (4.1%) 18 (11.8%) Dizziness 4 (2.7%) 4 (2.6%) Investigations Laboratory test abnormal 3 (2.0%) 4 (2.6%) Alanine aminotransferase increased 2 (1.4%) 0 Aspartate aminotransferase increased 2 (1.4%) 0 Renal and urinary disorders Urine abnormality 2 (1.4%) 0 Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Rash Maculo-Papular 2 (1.4%) 0 Rash 1 (0.7%) 3 (2.0%) Pruritus 0 4 (2.6%) * OBMT = Omeprazole + bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride ** OAC = Omeprazole + Amoxicillin + Clarithromycin; *** Dark stools [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Adverse reactions with an incidence of <1% for OBMT group are: back pain, vomiting, tongue darkening [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] , anxiety, gastritis, gastroenteritis, myalgia, chest pain, increased appetite, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, malaise, somnolence, tachycardia, duodenal ulcer, visual disturbance, weight increased.
6.2 Postmarketing Experience Additionally, the following adverse reactions, presented by system organ class in alphabetical order, have been identified during post approval use of bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride.
Because these reactions are 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.
Gastrointestinal disorders: abdominal distention, eructation, flatulence General disorders and administration site conditions: chest discomfort, fatigue Infections and infestations : candidiasis, pseudomembranous colitis ( Clostridium difficile colitis) Nervous Systems: peripheral neuropathy Skin and subcutaneous disorders: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, DRESS syndrome (drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] 6.3 Other Important Adverse Reactions from Labeling for the Individual Components of Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole and Tetracycline Hydrochloride Metronidazole Blood and Lymphatic system disorders: Reversible neutropenia (leucopenia) in cases of prolonged treatment; rarely reversible thrombocytopenia however no persistent hematological abnormalities attributable to metronidazole have been observed [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] .
Cardiac disorders: QT prolongation has been reported with metronidazole, particularly when administered with drugs with the potential for prolonging the QT interval.
Flattening of the T-wave may be seen in electrocardiographic tracings.
Gastrointestinal disorders: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, anorexia, metallic taste, furry tongue, glossitis, stomatitis and candida overgrowth.
Hypersensitivity/Immune system disorders: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] , urticaria, erythematous rash, flushing, nasal congestion, dryness of the mouth (or vagina or vulva), and fever [see Contraindications ( 4.6 )] .
Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Pancreatitis.
Nervous system disorders: Convulsive seizures, encephalopathy, aseptic meningitis, optic and peripheral neuropathy, headache, syncope, dizziness, vertigo, incoordination, ataxia, tinnitus, hearing impairment, hearing loss, confusion, dysarthria, irritability, depression, weakness, and insomnia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] .
Dermatologic disorders: Erythematous rash and pruritus.
Renal and urinary disorders: Dysuria, cystitis, polyuria, incontinence, darkened urine, and a sense of pelvic pressure.
Hepatic: Cases of severe irreversible hepatotoxicity/acute liver failure, including cases with fatal outcomes with very rapid onset after initiation of systemic use of metronidazole, have been reported in patients with Cockayne Syndrome (latency from drug start to signs of liver failure as short as 2 days) [see Contraindications ( 4.3 )] .
Other: Dyspareunia, decrease of libido, proctitis, joint pains.
Tetracycline Hydrochloride Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopenic purpura, neutropenia, and eosinophilia.
Gastrointestinal disorders : Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, glossitis, black hairy tongue, dysphagia, enterocolitis, inflammatory lesions (with Candida overgrowth) in the anogenital region, esophagitis and esophageal ulceration.
Nervous system disorders: Intracranial hypertension including pseudotumor cerebri, tinnitus, and myasthenic syndrome.
Renal and urinary disorders: Increased BUN.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Maculopapular and erythematous rashes, onycholysis, fixed drug eruption, discoloration of the nails, exfoliative dermatitis and photosensitivity have been rarely reported [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] .
Liver : Hepatotoxicity and liver failure.
Hypersensitivity reactions : Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, Henoch-Schonlein purpura, pericarditis, exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus, and serum sickness-like reactions.
( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact H2-Pharma, LLC at 1-833-520-8580 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.
The safety of bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride plus omeprazole (OBMT) to eradicate Helicobacter pylori was assessed in an open-label, randomized, active-controlled clinical trial conducted in North America.
The duration of treatment was 10 days with 147 patients exposed to bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride plus omeprazole (OBMT) and 152 exposed to control, consisting of omeprazole, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin (OAC).
The age of the population in the study ranged from 18 to 75 years, with 59% male patients and 59% Caucasian patients.
Adverse drug reactions were reported in 58% of patients in the OBMT group and 59% of patients in the OAC group.
There were no adverse reactions leading to discontinuation of the study during the clinical trial.
Adverse reactions with an incidence of ≥ 5% in OBMT group include abnormal feces, diarrhea, nausea, and headache.
Adverse drug reactions with an incidence of ≥ 5% in OAC group include diarrhea, dysgeusia, dyspepsia, nausea and headache.
Table 2 lists adverse reactions with an incidence of ≥ 1%, in either group (OBMT vs OAC) and in order of decreasing incidence for the OBMT group.
Table 2: Adverse reactions with an incidence of ≥ 1% from North American trial, [n (%)] Preferred Term OBMT* (n = 147) OAC** (n = 152) Gastrointestinal disorders Abnormal feces*** 23 (15.6%) 7 (4.6%) Nausea 12 (8.2%) 14 (9.2%) Diarrhea 10 (6.8%) 20 (13.2%) Abdominal Pain 7 (4.8%) 2 (1.3%) Dyspepsia 4 (2.7%) 10 (6.6%) Constipation 2 (1.4%) 5 (3.3%) Dry Mouth 2 (1.4%) 1 (0.7%) Flatulence 0 4 (2.6%) Glositis 0 2 (1.3%) General disorders and administration site conditions Asthenia 5 (3.4%) 2 (1.3%) Infections and infestations Vaginal infection 4 (2.7%) 3 (2.0%) Nervous system disorders Headache 8 (5.4%) 8 (5.3%) Dysgeusia 6 (4.1%) 18 (11.8%) Dizziness 4 (2.7%) 4 (2.6%) Investigations Laboratory test abnormal 3 (2.0%) 4 (2.6%) Alanine aminotransferase increased 2 (1.4%) 0 Aspartate aminotransferase increased 2 (1.4%) 0 Renal and urinary disorders Urine abnormality 2 (1.4%) 0 Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Rash Maculo-Papular 2 (1.4%) 0 Rash 1 (0.7%) 3 (2.0%) Pruritus 0 4 (2.6%) * OBMT = Omeprazole + bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride ** OAC = Omeprazole + Amoxicillin + Clarithromycin; *** Dark stools [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Adverse reactions with an incidence of <1% for OBMT group are: back pain, vomiting, tongue darkening [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] , anxiety, gastritis, gastroenteritis, myalgia, chest pain, increased appetite, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, malaise, somnolence, tachycardia, duodenal ulcer, visual disturbance, weight increased.
6.2 Postmarketing Experience Additionally, the following adverse reactions, presented by system organ class in alphabetical order, have been identified during post approval use of bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride.
Because these reactions are 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.
Gastrointestinal disorders: abdominal distention, eructation, flatulence General disorders and administration site conditions: chest discomfort, fatigue Infections and infestations : candidiasis, pseudomembranous colitis ( Clostridium difficile colitis) Nervous Systems: peripheral neuropathy Skin and subcutaneous disorders: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, DRESS syndrome (drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] 6.3 Other Important Adverse Reactions from Labeling for the Individual Components of Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium, Metronidazole and Tetracycline Hydrochloride Metronidazole Blood and Lymphatic system disorders: Reversible neutropenia (leucopenia) in cases of prolonged treatment; rarely reversible thrombocytopenia however no persistent hematological abnormalities attributable to metronidazole have been observed [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] .
Cardiac disorders: QT prolongation has been reported with metronidazole, particularly when administered with drugs with the potential for prolonging the QT interval.
Flattening of the T-wave may be seen in electrocardiographic tracings.
Gastrointestinal disorders: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, anorexia, metallic taste, furry tongue, glossitis, stomatitis and candida overgrowth.
Hypersensitivity/Immune system disorders: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] , urticaria, erythematous rash, flushing, nasal congestion, dryness of the mouth (or vagina or vulva), and fever [see Contraindications ( 4.6 )] .
Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Pancreatitis.
Nervous system disorders: Convulsive seizures, encephalopathy, aseptic meningitis, optic and peripheral neuropathy, headache, syncope, dizziness, vertigo, incoordination, ataxia, tinnitus, hearing impairment, hearing loss, confusion, dysarthria, irritability, depression, weakness, and insomnia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] .
Dermatologic disorders: Erythematous rash and pruritus.
Renal and urinary disorders: Dysuria, cystitis, polyuria, incontinence, darkened urine, and a sense of pelvic pressure.
Hepatic: Cases of severe irreversible hepatotoxicity/acute liver failure, including cases with fatal outcomes with very rapid onset after initiation of systemic use of metronidazole, have been reported in patients with Cockayne Syndrome (latency from drug start to signs of liver failure as short as 2 days) [see Contraindications ( 4.3 )] .
Other: Dyspareunia, decrease of libido, proctitis, joint pains.
Tetracycline Hydrochloride Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopenic purpura, neutropenia, and eosinophilia.
Gastrointestinal disorders : Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, glossitis, black hairy tongue, dysphagia, enterocolitis, inflammatory lesions (with Candida overgrowth) in the anogenital region, esophagitis and esophageal ulceration.
Nervous system disorders: Intracranial hypertension including pseudotumor cerebri, tinnitus, and myasthenic syndrome.
Renal and urinary disorders: Increased BUN.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Maculopapular and erythematous rashes, onycholysis, fixed drug eruption, discoloration of the nails, exfoliative dermatitis and photosensitivity have been rarely reported [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] .
Liver : Hepatotoxicity and liver failure.
Hypersensitivity reactions : Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, Henoch-Schonlein purpura, pericarditis, exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus, and serum sickness-like reactions.