Pretomanid

What it is and how it works

Mechanism of Action Pretomanid is a nitroimidazooxazine antimycobacterial drug . Mechanism of Action Pretomanid Tablet is a nitroimidazooxazine antimycobacterial drug. Pretomanid kills actively replicating M. tuberculosis by inhibiting mycolic acid biosynthesis, thereby blocking cell wall production. Under anaerobic conditions, against non-replicating bacteria, pretomanid acts as a respiratory poison following nitric oxide release. All of these activities require nitro-reduction of pretomanid within the mycobacterial cell by the deazaflavin-dependent nitroreductase, Ddn, which is dependent on the reduced form of the cofactor F 420 .

Mechanism class: Organic Anion Transporter 3 Inhibitors

Indications

Limited Population: Pretomanid Tablet is indicated, as part of a combination regimen with bedaquiline and linezolid for the treatment of adults with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) resistant to isoniazid, rifamycins, a fluoroquinolone and a second line injectable antibacterial drug OR adults with pulmonary TB resistant to isoniazid and rifampin, who are treatment-intolerant or nonresponsive to standard therapy. Approval of this indication is based on limited clinical safety and efficacy data. This drug is indicated for use in a limited and specific population of patients.

Dosage and administration (summary)

Important Administration Instructions: • Pretomanid Tablets must be administered only in combination with bedaquiline and linezolid as part of the recommended dosage regimen. • Administer the combination regimen of Pretomanid Tablets, bedaquiline, and linezolid by directly observed therapy (DOT). • Pretomanid Tablets must be administered in combination with bedaquiline and linezolid with food. • Doses of the combination regimen missed for safety reasons can be made up at the end of treatment; doses of linezolid alone missed due to linezolid adverse reactions should not be made up.

Contraindications

Pretomanid Tablets used in the combination regimen with bedaquiline and linezolid are contraindicated in patients for whom bedaquiline and/or linezolid are contraindicated. Refer to the bedaquiline and linezolid prescribing information. • Pretomanid Tablets used in combination with bedaquiline and linezolid are contraindicated in patients for whom bedaquiline and/or linezolid is contraindicated.

Warnings and precautions

• Hepatic adverse reactions were reported with the use of the combination regimen of Pretomanid Tablets, bedaquiline, and linezolid. Monitor symptoms and signs and liver‑related laboratory tests. Interrupt treatment with the entire regimen if evidence of liver injury occurs. • Myelosuppression was reported with the use of the combination regimen of Pretomanid Tablets, bedaquiline, and linezolid. Monitor complete blood counts. Decrease or interrupt linezolid dosing if significant myelosuppression develops or worsens.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no studies or available data on pretomanid use in pregnant women to inform any drug-associated risks. There are risks associated with active tuberculosis during pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations ).

Storage and supply

Pretomanid Tablet 200 mg is packaged in either white, round, high-density polyethylene bottles with polypropylene child-resistant closure or child-resistant blister packages comprised of a polyvinylchloride film with foil and paper backing.

Source: Pretomanid (Pretomanid) — US FDA prescribing information, 2024-11-15, DailyMed. Summarised and shortened; the full label governs. Iranian registration, indications and labelling may differ.