- Agreement expands access to XACDURO® for patients with serious Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex (Acinetobacter) infections across South and Central America, the Caribbean, Russia and CIS countries (following applicable regional regulatory approvals)
- The rate of carbapenem resistant -Acinetobacter in these geographies exceeds 70%1,2 representing substantial unmet need
WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Innoviva, Inc. (Nasdaq: INVA), today announced that it has entered into an exclusive distribution and licensing agreement with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., a global pharmaceutical company, for the development and commercialization of XACDURO® (sulbactam for injection; durlobactam for injection), co-packaged for intravenous use, in South and Central America, the Caribbean, Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries. In the United States, XACDURO® is approved and indicated for the treatment of hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (HABP/VABP) caused by susceptible isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex (Acinetobacter).
Acinetobacter is a significant public health concern and is classified as a “critical threat” pathogen in World Health Organization global bacterial priority pathogens list3.
Under the terms of the agreement, Dr. Reddy’s will be responsible for development, regulatory and commercialization activities in the licensed territory. Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics will retain rights to XACDURO in all unlicensed territories and is eligible to receive an upfront payment, regulatory and commercial milestone payments, and tiered royalties on net sales in the licensed territory.
“This agreement reflects our ongoing commitment to addressing antimicrobial resistance by expanding access to important therapeutics for patients and healthcare systems facing serious, difficult-to-treat infections,” said Patricia Drake, Chief Commercial Officer of Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics. “Dr. Reddy’s brings strong regional capabilities and experience in infectious disease treatments, and we believe this partnership provides a practical path to broaden XACDURO’s global reach while maintaining our focus on disciplined execution.”
XACDURO is the first and only antibiotic approved in the United States in patients 18 years of age and older for the treatment of hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (HABP/VABP) caused by susceptible isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex (Acinetobacter). Acinetobacter infections remain a significant global health challenge, particularly in hospital settings where resistant pathogens can limit available treatment options. The FDA approved XACDURO in May 2023.
About XACDURO®
XACDURO® (sulbactam for injection; durlobactam for injection), co-packaged for intravenous use, is a combination of sulbactam, a beta-lactam antibacterial, and durlobactam, a beta-lactamase inhibitor, approved in patients 18 years of age and older for the treatment of hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (HABP/VABP) caused by susceptible isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex (Acinetobacter). XACDURO is not indicated for the treatment of HABP/VABP caused by pathogens other than susceptible isolates of Acinetobacter.
Current US FDA approved XACDURO® INDICATION & USAGE
Indication
XACDURO® (sulbactam for injection; durlobactam for injection), co-packaged for intravenous use is indicated in adults for the treatment of hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (HABP/VABP) caused by susceptible isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex.
Limitations of Use
XACDURO is not indicated for the treatment of HABP/VABP caused by pathogens other than susceptible isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex.
Usage
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of XACDURO and other antibacterial drugs, XACDURO should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Contraindications: XACDURO is contraindicated in patients with a history of known severe hypersensitivity to the components of XACDURO or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs.
Warnings and Precautions:
- Hypersensitivity was observed in patients treated with XACDURO in clinical trials. Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions and serious skin reactions have been reported in patients receiving beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. Before initiating therapy with XACDURO, careful inquiry should be made concerning previous hypersensitivity reactions to carbapenems, penicillins, cephalosporins, other beta lactams, and other allergens. If an allergic reaction occurs, discontinue XACDURO.
- Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. Evaluate if diarrhea occurs. If CDAD is suspected or confirmed, the risk/benefit of continuing treatment with XACDURO should be assessed.
- Prescribing XACDURO 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.
Adverse Reactions: The most common adverse reactions reported in >10% of patients treated with XACDURO were liver test abnormalities (19%), diarrhea (17%), anemia (13%), and hypokalemia (12%).
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics, Inc. at 1-800-651-3861 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Before administering, please see the Full Prescribing Information for XACDURO.
About Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics
Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Innoviva, Inc., is focused on delivering innovative therapies in critical care and infectious disease. Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics’ products, through its affiliates, include GIAPREZA® (angiotensin II), XERAVA® (eravacycline), XACDURO® (sulbactam for injection; durlobactam for injection), and NUZOLVENCE® (zoliflodacin). Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics also markets ZEVTERA (ceftobiprole), an advanced-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, in the U.S. through an exclusive license from Basilea Pharmaceutica International Ltd, Allschwil. For more information about Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics, please visit www.innovivaspecialtytherapeutics.com.
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1 Lavrinenko (2021) Antibiotics
2 Rojas (2026) Antibiotics
3 WHO Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (2024)
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