Xtoro

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 )

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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.

5.2Allergic 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.

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary

There are no adequate or well-controlled studies with XTORO in pregnant women. Finafloxacin was shown to be teratogenic in rabbits and rats following oral administration. Neural tube defects and skeletal anomalies in both species, and limb anomalies in rabbits, were observed at exposures estimated to be at least 1300 times the maximum human systemic exposure following topical otic administration of 0.3% finafloxacin.