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5.8 Development of Drug Resistant Bacteria Prescribing BIAXIN 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.

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Acute Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] QT Prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Serious Adverse Reactions Due to Concomitant Use with Other Drugs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Clostridium difficile Associated Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Exacerbation of Myasthenia Gravis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Most frequent adverse reactions for both adult and pediatric populations in clinical trials: abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dysgeusia (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AbbVie Inc. at 1-800-633-9110 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Based on pooled data across all indications, the most frequent adverse reactions for both adult and pediatric populations observed in clinical trials are abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and dysgeusia. Also reported were dyspepsia, liver function test abnormal, anaphylactic reaction, candidiasis, headache, insomnia, and rash. The subsequent subsections list the most common adverse reactions for prophylaxis and treatment of mycobacterial infections and duodenal ulcer associated with H. pylori infection. In general, these profiles are consistent with the pooled data described above. Prophylaxis of Mycobacterial Infections In AIDS patients treated with BIAXIN over long periods of time for prophylaxis against M. avium , it was often difficult to distinguish adverse reactions possibly associated with BIAXIN administration from underlying HIV disease or intercurrent illness. Median duration of treatment was 10.6 months for the BIAXIN group and 8.2 months for the placebo group. Table 4. Incidence Rates (%) of Selected Adverse Reactions a in Immunocompromised Adult Patients Receiving Prophylaxis Against M. avium Complex Body System b BIAXIN (n=339) % Placebo (n=339) % Adverse Reaction Body as a Whole Abdominal pain 5% 4% Headache 3% 1% Digestive Diarrhea 8% 4% Dyspepsia 4% 3% Flatulence 2% 1% Nausea 11% 7% Vomiting 6% 3% Skin & Appendages Rash 3% 4% Special Senses Taste Perversion 8% c 0.3% a Includes those events possibly or probably related to study drug and excludes concurrent conditions b 2% or greater Adverse Reaction Incidence Rates for either treatment group c Significant higher incidence compared to the placebo-treated group Discontinuation due to adverse reactions occurred in 18% of patients receiving BIAXIN compared to 17% of patients receiving placebo in this trial. Primary reasons for discontinuation in BIAXIN treated patients include headache, nausea, vomiting, depression, and taste perversion. Changes in Laboratory Values Selected laboratory adverse experiences that were reported during therapy in greater than 2 % of adult patients treated with BIAXIN in a randomized double-blind clinical trial involving 682 patients are presented in Table 5. In immunocompromised patients receiving prophylaxis against M. avium , evaluations of laboratory values were made by analyzing those values outside the seriously abnormal value (i.e., the extreme high or low limit) for the specified test. Table 5. Percentage of Patients a Exceeding Extreme Laboratory Values in Patients Receiving Prophylaxis Against M. avium Complex BIAXIN 500 mg twice a day Placebo WBC Count <1 x 10 9 /L 2/103 (4%) 0/95 SGOT >5 x ULN b 7/196 (4%) 5/208 (2%) SGPT >5 x ULN b 6/217 (3%) 4/232 (2%) a Includes only patients with baseline values within the normal range or borderline high (hematology variables) and within normal range or borderline low (chemistry variables) b ULN= Upper Limit of Normal Treatment of Mycobacterial Infections The adverse reaction profiles for both the 500 mg and 1000 mg twice a day dose regimens were similar. In AIDS patients and other immunocompromised patients treated with the higher doses of BIAXIN over long periods of time for mycobacterial infections, it was often difficult to distinguish adverse reactions possibly associated with BIAXIN administration from underlying signs of HIV disease or intercurrent illness. The following analysis summarizes experience during the first 12 weeks of therapy with BIAXIN. Data are reported separately for trial 1 (randomized, double-blind) and trial 2 (open-labeled, compassionate use) and also combined. Adverse reactions were reported less frequently in trial 2, which may be due in part to differences in monitoring between the two studies. In adult patients receiving BIAXIN 500 mg twice a day, the most frequently reported adverse reactions, considered possibly or possibly related to study drug, with an incidence of 5% or greater, are listed below (Table 6). Approximately 8% of the patients who received 500 mg twice a day and 12% of the patients who received 1000 mg twice a day discontinued therapy due to drug related adverse reactions during the first 12 weeks of therapy; adverse reactions leading to discontinuation in at least 2 patients included nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, rash, and asthenia. Table 6. Selected Treatment-Related a Adverse Reaction Incidence Rates (%) in Immunocompromised Adult Patients During the First 12 Weeks of Therapy with 500 mg Twice a Day BIAXIN Dose Adverse Reaction Trial 1 (n=53) Trial 2 (n=255) Combined (n=308) Abdominal Pain 8 2 3 Diarrhea 9 2 3 Flatulence 8 0 1 Headache 8 0 2 Nausea 28 9 12 Rash 9 2 3 Taste Perversion 19 0 4 Vomiting 25 4 8 a Includes those events possibly or probably related to study drug and excludes concurrent conditions A limited number of pediatric AIDS patients have been treated with BIAXIN suspension for mycobacterial infections. The most frequently reported adverse reactions excluding those due to the patient’s concurrent conditions were consistent with those observed in adult patients. Changes in Laboratory Values In the first 12 weeks of starting on BIAXIN 500 mg twice a day, 3% of patients has SGOT increases and 2% of patients has SGPT increases > 5 times the upper limit of normal in trial 2 (469 enrolled adult patients) while trial 1 (154 enrolled patients) had no elevation of transaminases. This includes only patients with baseline values within the normal range or borderline low. Duodenal ulcer associated with H. pylori Infection In clinical trials using combination therapy with BIAXIN plus omeprazole and amoxicillin, no adverse reactions specific to the combination of these drugs have been observed. Adverse reactions that have occurred have been limited to those that have been previously reported with BIAXIN, omeprazole or amoxicillin. The adverse reaction profiles are shown below (Table 7) for four randomized double-blind clinical trials in which patients received the combination of BIAXIN 500 mg three times a day, and omeprazole 40 mg daily for 14 days, followed by omeprazole 20 mg once a day, (three studies) or 40 mg once a day (one study) for an additional 14 days. Of the 346 patients who received the combination, 3.5% of patients discontinued drug due to adverse reactions. Table 7. Adverse Reactions with an Incidence of 3% or Greater Adverse Reaction BIAXIN + Omeprazole (n=346) % of Patients Omeprazole (n=355) % of Patients BIAXIN (n=166) % of Patients a Taste Perversion 15 1 16 Nausea 5 1 3 Headache 5 6 9 Diarrhea 4 3 7 Vomiting 4 <1 1 Abdominal Pain 3 2 1 Infection 3 4 2 a Only two of four studies Changes in Laboratory Values Changes in laboratory values with possible clinical significance in patients taking BIAXIN and omeprazole in four randomized double-blind trials in 945 patients are as follows: Hepatic: elevated direct bilirubin <1%; GGT <1%; SGOT (AST) <1%; SGPT (ALT) <1%, Renal: elevated serum creatinine <1%. Less Frequent Adverse Reactions Observed During Clinical Trials of Clarithromycin Based on pooled data across all indications, the following adverse reactions were observed in clinical trials with clarithromycin at a rate less than 1%: Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders: Leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocythemia, eosinophilia Cardiac Disorders: Electrocardiogram QT prolonged, cardiac arrest, atrial fibrillation, extrasystoles, palpitations Ear and Labyrinth Disorders: Vertigo, tinnitus, hearing impaired Gastrointestinal Disorders: Stomatitis, glossitis, esophagitis, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, proctalgia, abdominal distension, constipation, dry mouth, eructation, flatulence General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions: Malaise, pyrexia, asthenia, chest pain, chills, fatigue Hepatobiliary Disorders: Cholestasis, hepatitis Immune System Disorders: Hypersensitivity Infections and Infestations: Cellulitis, gastroenteritis, infection, vaginal infection Investigations: Blood bilirubin increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, albumin globulin ratio abnormal Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders: Anorexia, decreased appetite Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders: Myalgia, muscle spasms, nuchal rigidity Nervous System Disorders: Dizziness, tremor, loss of consciousness, dyskinesia, somnolence Psychiatric Disorders: Anxiety, nervousness Renal and Urinary Disorders: Blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders: Asthma, epistaxis, pulmonary embolism Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Urticaria, dermatitis bullous, pruritus, hyperhidrosis, rash maculo-papular Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions In the acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and acute maxillary sinusitis studies overall gastrointestinal adverse reactions were reported by a similar proportion of patients taking either BIAXIN Filmtab or BIAXIN XL Filmtab; however, patients taking BIAXIN XL Filmtab reported significantly less severe gastrointestinal symptoms compared to patients taking BIAXIN Filmtab. In addition, patients taking BIAXIN XL Filmtab had significantly fewer premature discontinuations for drug-related gastrointestinal or abnormal taste adverse reactions compared to BIAXIN Filmtab. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of BIAXIN. 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. Blood and Lymphatic System: Thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis Cardiac: Ventricular arrhythmia, ventricular tachycardia, torsades de pointes Ear and Labyrinth: Deafness was reported chiefly in elderly women and was usually reversible. Gastrointestinal: Pancreatitis acute, tongue discoloration, tooth discoloration was reported and was usually reversible with professional cleaning upon discontinuation of the drug. There have been reports of BIAXIN XL Filmtab in the stool, many of which have occurred in patients with anatomic (including ileostomy or colostomy) or functional gastrointestinal disorders with shortened GI transit times. In several reports, tablet residues have occurred in the context of diarrhea. It is recommended that patients who experience tablet residue in the stool and no improvement in their condition should be switched to a different clarithromycin formulation (e.g. suspension) or another antibacterial drug. Hepatobiliary: Hepatic failure, jaundice hepatocellular. Adverse reactions related to hepatic dysfunction have been reported with clarithromycin [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Infections and Infestations: Pseudomembranous colitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Immune System: Anaphylactic reactions, angioedema Investigations: Prothrombin time prolonged, white blood cell count decreased, international normalized ratio increased. Abnormal urine color has been reported, associated with hepatic failure. Metabolism and Nutrition: Hypoglycemia has been reported in patients taking oral hypoglycemic agents or insulin. Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue: Myopathy rhabdomyolysis was reported and in some of the reports, clarithromycin was administered concomitantly with statins, fibrates, colchicine or allopurinol [see Contraindications (4.5) and Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Nervous System: Parosmia, anosmia, ageusia, paresthesia and convulsions Psychiatric : Abnormal behavior, confusional state, depersonalization, disorientation, hallucination, depression, manic behavior, abnormal dream, psychotic disorder. These disorders usually resolve upon discontinuation of the drug. Renal and Urinary: Nephritis interstitial, renal failure Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), Henoch-Schonlein purpura, acne Vascular: Hemorrhage

adverse reactions

6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Based on pooled data across all indications, the most frequent adverse reactions for both adult and pediatric populations observed in clinical trials are abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and dysgeusia. Also reported were dyspepsia, liver function test abnormal, anaphylactic reaction, candidiasis, headache, insomnia, and rash. The subsequent subsections list the most common adverse reactions for prophylaxis and treatment of mycobacterial infections and duodenal ulcer associated with H. pylori infection. In general, these profiles are consistent with the pooled data described above. Prophylaxis of Mycobacterial Infections In AIDS patients treated with BIAXIN over long periods of time for prophylaxis against M. avium , it was often difficult to distinguish adverse reactions possibly associated with BIAXIN administration from underlying HIV disease or intercurrent illness. Median duration of treatment was 10.6 months for the BIAXIN group and 8.2 months for the placebo group. Table 4. Incidence Rates (%) of Selected Adverse Reactions a in Immunocompromised Adult Patients Receiving Prophylaxis Against M. avium Complex Body System b BIAXIN (n=339) % Placebo (n=339) % Adverse Reaction Body as a Whole Abdominal pain 5% 4% Headache 3% 1% Digestive Diarrhea 8% 4% Dyspepsia 4% 3% Flatulence 2% 1% Nausea 11% 7% Vomiting 6% 3% Skin & Appendages Rash 3% 4% Special Senses Taste Perversion 8% c 0.3% a Includes those events possibly or probably related to study drug and excludes concurrent conditions b 2% or greater Adverse Reaction Incidence Rates for either treatment group c Significant higher incidence compared to the placebo-treated group Discontinuation due to adverse reactions occurred in 18% of patients receiving BIAXIN compared to 17% of patients receiving placebo in this trial. Primary reasons for discontinuation in BIAXIN treated patients include headache, nausea, vomiting, depression, and taste perversion. Changes in Laboratory Values Selected laboratory adverse experiences that were reported during therapy in greater than 2 % of adult patients treated with BIAXIN in a randomized double-blind clinical trial involving 682 patients are presented in Table 5. In immunocompromised patients receiving prophylaxis against M. avium , evaluations of laboratory values were made by analyzing those values outside the seriously abnormal value (i.e., the extreme high or low limit) for the specified test. Table 5. Percentage of Patients a Exceeding Extreme Laboratory Values in Patients Receiving Prophylaxis Against M. avium Complex BIAXIN 500 mg twice a day Placebo WBC Count <1 x 10 9 /L 2/103 (4%) 0/95 SGOT >5 x ULN b 7/196 (4%) 5/208 (2%) SGPT >5 x ULN b 6/217 (3%) 4/232 (2%) a Includes only patients with baseline values within the normal range or borderline high (hematology variables) and within normal range or borderline low (chemistry variables) b ULN= Upper Limit of Normal Treatment of Mycobacterial Infections The adverse reaction profiles for both the 500 mg and 1000 mg twice a day dose regimens were similar. In AIDS patients and other immunocompromised patients treated with the higher doses of BIAXIN over long periods of time for mycobacterial infections, it was often difficult to distinguish adverse reactions possibly associated with BIAXIN administration from underlying signs of HIV disease or intercurrent illness. The following analysis summarizes experience during the first 12 weeks of therapy with BIAXIN. Data are reported separately for trial 1 (randomized, double-blind) and trial 2 (open-labeled, compassionate use) and also combined. Adverse reactions were reported less frequently in trial 2, which may be due in part to differences in monitoring between the two studies. In adult patients receiving BIAXIN 500 mg twice a day, the most frequently reported adverse reactions, considered possibly or possibly related to study drug, with an incidence of 5% or greater, are listed below (Table 6). Approximately 8% of the patients who received 500 mg twice a day and 12% of the patients who received 1000 mg twice a day discontinued therapy due to drug related adverse reactions during the first 12 weeks of therapy; adverse reactions leading to discontinuation in at least 2 patients included nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, rash, and asthenia. Table 6. Selected Treatment-Related a Adverse Reaction Incidence Rates (%) in Immunocompromised Adult Patients During the First 12 Weeks of Therapy with 500 mg Twice a Day BIAXIN Dose Adverse Reaction Trial 1 (n=53) Trial 2 (n=255) Combined (n=308) Abdominal Pain 8 2 3 Diarrhea 9 2 3 Flatulence 8 0 1 Headache 8 0 2 Nausea 28 9 12 Rash 9 2 3 Taste Perversion 19 0 4 Vomiting 25 4 8 a Includes those events possibly or probably related to study drug and excludes concurrent conditions A limited number of pediatric AIDS patients have been treated with BIAXIN suspension for mycobacterial infections. The most frequently reported adverse reactions excluding those due to the patient’s concurrent conditions were consistent with those observed in adult patients. Changes in Laboratory Values In the first 12 weeks of starting on BIAXIN 500 mg twice a day, 3% of patients has SGOT increases and 2% of patients has SGPT increases > 5 times the upper limit of normal in trial 2 (469 enrolled adult patients) while trial 1 (154 enrolled patients) had no elevation of transaminases. This includes only patients with baseline values within the normal range or borderline low. Duodenal ulcer associated with H. pylori Infection In clinical trials using combination therapy with BIAXIN plus omeprazole and amoxicillin, no adverse reactions specific to the combination of these drugs have been observed. Adverse reactions that have occurred have been limited to those that have been previously reported with BIAXIN, omeprazole or amoxicillin. The adverse reaction profiles are shown below (Table 7) for four randomized double-blind clinical trials in which patients received the combination of BIAXIN 500 mg three times a day, and omeprazole 40 mg daily for 14 days, followed by omeprazole 20 mg once a day, (three studies) or 40 mg once a day (one study) for an additional 14 days. Of the 346 patients who received the combination, 3.5% of patients discontinued drug due to adverse reactions. Table 7. Adverse Reactions with an Incidence of 3% or Greater Adverse Reaction BIAXIN + Omeprazole (n=346) % of Patients Omeprazole (n=355) % of Patients BIAXIN (n=166) % of Patients a Taste Perversion 15 1 16 Nausea 5 1 3 Headache 5 6 9 Diarrhea 4 3 7 Vomiting 4 <1 1 Abdominal Pain 3 2 1 Infection 3 4 2 a Only two of four studies Changes in Laboratory Values Changes in laboratory values with possible clinical significance in patients taking BIAXIN and omeprazole in four randomized double-blind trials in 945 patients are as follows: Hepatic: elevated direct bilirubin <1%; GGT <1%; SGOT (AST) <1%; SGPT (ALT) <1%, Renal: elevated serum creatinine <1%. Less Frequent Adverse Reactions Observed During Clinical Trials of Clarithromycin Based on pooled data across all indications, the following adverse reactions were observed in clinical trials with clarithromycin at a rate less than 1%: Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders: Leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocythemia, eosinophilia Cardiac Disorders: Electrocardiogram QT prolonged, cardiac arrest, atrial fibrillation, extrasystoles, palpitations Ear and Labyrinth Disorders: Vertigo, tinnitus, hearing impaired Gastrointestinal Disorders: Stomatitis, glossitis, esophagitis, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, proctalgia, abdominal distension, constipation, dry mouth, eructation, flatulence General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions: Malaise, pyrexia, asthenia, chest pain, chills, fatigue Hepatobiliary Disorders: Cholestasis, hepatitis Immune System Disorders: Hypersensitivity Infections and Infestations: Cellulitis, gastroenteritis, infection, vaginal infection Investigations: Blood bilirubin increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, albumin globulin ratio abnormal Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders: Anorexia, decreased appetite Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders: Myalgia, muscle spasms, nuchal rigidity Nervous System Disorders: Dizziness, tremor, loss of consciousness, dyskinesia, somnolence Psychiatric Disorders: Anxiety, nervousness Renal and Urinary Disorders: Blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders: Asthma, epistaxis, pulmonary embolism Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Urticaria, dermatitis bullous, pruritus, hyperhidrosis, rash maculo-papular Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions In the acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and acute maxillary sinusitis studies overall gastrointestinal adverse reactions were reported by a similar proportion of patients taking either BIAXIN Filmtab or BIAXIN XL Filmtab; however, patients taking BIAXIN XL Filmtab reported significantly less severe gastrointestinal symptoms compared to patients taking BIAXIN Filmtab. In addition, patients taking BIAXIN XL Filmtab had significantly fewer premature discontinuations for drug-related gastrointestinal or abnormal taste adverse reactions compared to BIAXIN Filmtab.

adverse reactions

6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of BIAXIN. 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. Blood and Lymphatic System: Thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis Cardiac: Ventricular arrhythmia, ventricular tachycardia, torsades de pointes Ear and Labyrinth: Deafness was reported chiefly in elderly women and was usually reversible. Gastrointestinal: Pancreatitis acute, tongue discoloration, tooth discoloration was reported and was usually reversible with professional cleaning upon discontinuation of the drug. There have been reports of BIAXIN XL Filmtab in the stool, many of which have occurred in patients with anatomic (including ileostomy or colostomy) or functional gastrointestinal disorders with shortened GI transit times. In several reports, tablet residues have occurred in the context of diarrhea. It is recommended that patients who experience tablet residue in the stool and no improvement in their condition should be switched to a different clarithromycin formulation (e.g. suspension) or another antibacterial drug. Hepatobiliary: Hepatic failure, jaundice hepatocellular. Adverse reactions related to hepatic dysfunction have been reported with clarithromycin [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Infections and Infestations: Pseudomembranous colitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Immune System: Anaphylactic reactions, angioedema Investigations: Prothrombin time prolonged, white blood cell count decreased, international normalized ratio increased. Abnormal urine color has been reported, associated with hepatic failure. Metabolism and Nutrition: Hypoglycemia has been reported in patients taking oral hypoglycemic agents or insulin. Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue: Myopathy rhabdomyolysis was reported and in some of the reports, clarithromycin was administered concomitantly with statins, fibrates, colchicine or allopurinol [see Contraindications (4.5) and Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Nervous System: Parosmia, anosmia, ageusia, paresthesia and convulsions Psychiatric : Abnormal behavior, confusional state, depersonalization, disorientation, hallucination, depression, manic behavior, abnormal dream, psychotic disorder. These disorders usually resolve upon discontinuation of the drug. Renal and Urinary: Nephritis interstitial, renal failure Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), Henoch-Schonlein purpura, acne Vascular: Hemorrhage

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<table ID="Table_4" border="0" frame="border" rules="none" width="100%"> <caption>Table 4. Incidence Rates (%) of Selected Adverse Reactions <sup>a</sup> in Immunocompromised Adult Patients Receiving Prophylaxis Against M. avium Complex </caption> <col/> <col/> <col/> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left" styleCode="Rrule Lrule Toprule"> <content styleCode="bold">Body System <sup>b</sup> </content> </td> <td rowspan="2" align="center" styleCode="Botrule Rrule Lrule Toprule"> <content styleCode="bold">BIAXIN</content> <content styleCode="bold">(n=339)</content> <content styleCode="bold">%</content> </td> <td rowspan="2" align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule Toprule"> <content styleCode="bold">Placebo</content> <content styleCode="bold">(n=339)</content> <content styleCode="bold">%</content> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" styleCode="Lrule Rrule Botrule"> <content styleCode="bold">Adverse Reaction</content> </td> </tr> <tr> <td styleCode="Lrule Rrule Botrule"> <content styleCode="bold">Body as a Whole</content> </td> <td styleCode="Rrule Botrule Lrule"> </td> <td styleCode="Botrule Rrule"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" styleCode="Lrule Rrule Botrule">Abdominal pain </td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule">5%</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule">4% </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" styleCode="Lrule Rrule Botrule">Headache </td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule">3%</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule">1%</td> </tr> <tr> <td styleCode="Lrule Rrule Botrule"> <content styleCode="bold">Digestive </content> </td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Lrule"> </td> <td styleCode="Botrule Rrule"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" styleCode="Lrule Rrule Botrule">Diarrhea </td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule">8%</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule">4% </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" styleCode="Lrule Rrule Botrule">Dyspepsia </td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule">4%</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule">3%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" styleCode="Lrule Rrule Botrule">Flatulence </td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule">2%</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule">1%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" styleCode="Lrule Rrule Botrule">Nausea </td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule">11%</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule">7%</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" styleCode="Lrule Rrule Botrule">Vomiting </td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule">6%</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule">3%</td> </tr> <tr> <td styleCode="Lrule Rrule Botrule"> <content styleCode="bold">Skin &amp; Appendages</content> </td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule"> </td> <td styleCode="Botrule Rrule"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" styleCode="Lrule Rrule Botrule">Rash </td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule">3%</td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule">4%</td> </tr> <tr> <td styleCode="Lrule Rrule Botrule"> <content styleCode="bold">Special Senses</content> </td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule"> </td> <td styleCode="Botrule Rrule"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" styleCode="Lrule Rrule Botrule" valign="middle">Taste Perversion </td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule">8% <sup>c</sup> </td> <td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Rrule">0.3%</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="3" align="left" styleCode="Lrule Rrule Botrule"> <paragraph ID="p92391291436378037">a Includes those events possibly or probably related to study drug and excludes concurrent conditions </paragraph> <paragraph ID="p92421291436378037">b 2% or greater Adverse Reaction Incidence Rates for either treatment group</paragraph> <paragraph ID="p92451291436378037">c Significant higher incidence compared to the placebo-treated group</paragraph> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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