ZACTRAN - gamithromycin injection, solution 
Merial Limited

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NADA 141-328, Approved by FDA

150 mg/mL ANTIMICROBIAL

For subcutaneous injection in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle only. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older or in calves to be processed for veal.

Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

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DESCRIPTION

ZACTRAN® Injection for Cattle is a ready to use sterile parenteral solution containing gamithromycin, a macrolide sub-class, 7a-azalide antimicrobial. Each mL of ZACTRAN contains 150 mg of gamithromycin as the free base, 1 mg of monothioglycerol and 40 mg of succinic acid in a glycerol formal vehicle.

The chemical name of gamithromycin is 1-Oxa-7-azacyclopentadecan-15-one,13-[(2,6-dideoy-3-C-methyl-3-O-methyl-alpha-L-ribo-hexopyranosyl)oxy]-2-ethyl-3,4,10-trihydroxy 3,5,8,10,12,14-hexamethyl-7-propyl-11-{[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-beta-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy}-, [(2R*, 3S*,4R*,5S*,8R*,10R*,11R*,12S*,13S*,14R*)]-and the structure is shown below.

Chemical Structure

INDICATIONS

ZACTRAN is indicated for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle. ZACTRAN is also indicated for the control of respiratory disease in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida.

DOSAGE and ADMINISTRATION

Administer ZACTRAN one time as a subcutaneous injection in the neck at 6 mg/kg (2 mL/110 lb) body weight (BW). If the total dose exceeds 10 mL, divide the dose so that no more than 10 mL is administered at each injection site.

Body Weight (lb)Dose Volume (mL)
1102
2204
3306
4408
55010
66012
77014
88016
99018
110020
Animals should be appropriately restrained to achieve the proper route of administration. Use sterile equipment. Inject under the skin in front of the shoulder (see illustration).Figure

CONTRAINDICATIONS

As with all drugs, the use of ZACTRAN is contraindicated in animals previously found to be hypersensitive to this drug.

WARNING

FOR USE IN CATTLE ONLY.

NOT FOR USE IN HUMANS.

KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

NOT FOR USE IN CHICKENS OR TURKEYS.

The material safety data sheet (MSDS) contains more detailed occupational safety information. To report adverse effects, obtain an MSDS or for assistance, contact Merial at 1-888-637-4251.

RESIDUE WARNINGS

Do not treat cattle within 35 days of slaughter. Because a discard time in milk has not been established, do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.

PRECAUTIONS

The effects of ZACTRAN on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy, and lactation have not been determined. Subcutaneous injection of ZACTRAN may cause a transient local tissue reaction in some cattle that may result in trim loss of edible tissues at slaughter.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Transient animal discomfort and mild to moderate injection site swelling may be seen in cattle treated with ZACTRAN.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

The macrolide antimicrobials as a class are weak bases and as such concentrate in some cells (such as pulmonary leukocytes). Prolonged exposure of extracellular pulmonary pathogens to macrolides appears to reflect the slow release of drug from its intracellular reservoir to the site of action, the pulmonary epithelial lining fluid (ELF). It is the ELF that is relevant to the successful treatment and control of BRD. Gamithromycin is primarily bacteriostatic at therapeutic concentrations. However, in vitro bactericidal activity has been observed at concentrations of 10 µg/mL (Mueller-Hinton broth) and after exposure to the 6-hour and 24-hour plasma samples derived from cattle dosed at 6 mg gamithromycin/kg BW.

Macrolides typically exhibit substantially higher concentrations in the alveolar macrophages and ELF as compared to concentrations observed in plasma. Gamithromycin concentrations in the ELF and ELF cells exceed the concentrations observed in the plasma. Postmortem gamithromycin concentrations in ELF exceed the MIC90 of M. haemolytica, H. somni and P. multocida through at least 72 hours after drug administration. Because M. haemolytica, P. multocida and H. somni are extracellular pathogens, drug concentrations in the ELF are considered to be clinically relevant. The postmortem area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) observed in lysed ELF cells (e.g., alveolar macrophages) are at least 300-times greater than that in the plasma. Although published studies suggest that inflammation can increase the release of drug from macrophages and neutrophils, these high concentrations in the alveolar macrophages should not be considered indicative of the magnitude or duration of response to the pathogens for which this product is indicated.

ZACTRAN administered subcutaneously in the neck of cattle at a single dosage of 6 mg/kg BW is rapidly and completely absorbed, with peak concentrations generally occurring within 1 hour after administration. Based upon plasma and lung homogenate data, the terminal half-life (T½) of gamithromycin is approximately 3 days. In vitro plasma protein binding studies show that 26% of the gamithromycin binds to plasma protein, resulting in free drug available for rapid and extensive distribution into body tissues. The free drug is rapidly cleared from the systemic circulation with a clearance rate of 712 mL/hr/kg and a volume of distribution of 25 L/kg. Dose proportionality was established based on AUC over a range of 3 mg/kg BW to 9 mg/kg BW. Biliary excretion of the unchanged drug is the major route of elimination.

MICROBIOLOGY

The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC's) of gamithromycin were determined for BRD isolates obtained from calves enrolled in BRD treatment field studies in the U.S. in 2004 using methods recommended by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (M31-A2). Isolates were obtained from pre-treatment nasopharyngeal swabs from each enrolled calf and from calves removed from the study due to BRD. The results are shown below in Table 1.

Table 1. Gamithromycin minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values* of indicated pathogens isolated from BRD treatment field studies in the U.S.
Indicated PathogensYears of IsolationNo. of isolatesMIC50
(µg/mL)
MIC90
(µg/mL)
MIC range
(µg/mL)
*
The correlation between in vitro susceptibility data and clinical effectiveness is unknown.
The lowest MIC to encompass 50% and 90% of the most susceptible isolates, respectively.
M. haemolytica200489110.5 to >32
P. multocida2004790.510.12 to >32
H. somni2004320.50.50.25 to 1

EFFECTIVENESS

The effectiveness of ZACTRAN for the treatment of BRD associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni was demonstrated in a field study conducted at four geographic locations in the United States. A total of 497 cattle exhibiting clinical signs of BRD were enrolled in the study. Cattle were administered ZACTRAN (6 mg/kg BW) or an equivalent volume of sterile saline as a subcutaneous injection once on Day 0. Cattle were observed daily for clinical signs of BRD and were evaluated for clinical success on Day 10. The percentage of successes in cattle treated with ZACTRAN (58%) was statistically significantly higher (p<0.05) than the percentage of successes in the cattle treated with saline (19%).

The effectiveness of ZACTRAN for the control of respiratory disease in cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida was demonstrated in two independent studies conducted in the United States. A total of 467 crossbred beef cattle at high risk of developing BRD were enrolled in the study. ZACTRAN (6 mg/kg BW) or an equivalent volume of sterile saline was administered as a single subcutaneous injection within one day after arrival. Cattle were observed daily for clinical signs of BRD and were evaluated for clinical success on Day 10 post-treatment. In each of the two studies, the percentage of successes in the cattle treated with ZACTRAN (86% and 78%) was statistically significantly higher (p = 0.0019 and p = 0.0016) than the percentage of successes in the cattle treated with saline (36% and 58%).

ANIMAL SAFETY

In a target animal safety study in healthy, six-month old beef cattle, ZACTRAN was administered by subcutaneous injection at 6, 18, and 30 mg/kg bodyweight (1, 3, and 5 times the labeled dose) on Day 0, 5, and 10 (3 times the labeled administration frequency). Injection site discomfort (neck twisting, attempts to scratch or lick the injection site, and pawing at the ground) was observed in calves in the 18 mg/kg BW and 30 mg/kg BW groups at 10 minutes post-treatment following each injection. Mild to moderate injection site swelling and pathology changes consistent with inflammation were observed in the gamithromycin-treated groups. Other than injection site reactions, no clinically relevant treatment-related effects were observed.

STORAGE CONDITIONS

Store at or below 77°F (25°C) with excursions between 59-86°F (15-30°C). Use within 18 months of first puncture.

HOW SUPPLIED

ZACTRAN is available in three ready-to-use bottle sizes. The 100, 250 and 500 mL bottles contain sufficient solution that will treat 10, 25 and 50 head of 550 lb (250 kg) cattle respectively.

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Made in Austria
US. Patent Numbers - 5,985,844, 6,054,434, 5,958,888, 6,239,112

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 500 mL Bottle Label

ZACTRAN®
(gamithromycin)

150 mg/mL ANTIMICROBIAL

For subcutaneous injection in beef and
non-lactating dairy cattle only. Not for use in
female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older
or in calves to be processed for veal.

CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug
to use by or on the order of a licensed
veterinarian.

Item No. 72158
NADA 141-328, Approved by FDA

500 mL
MERIAL

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 500 mL Bottle Label

ZACTRAN 
gamithromycin injection, solution
Product Information
Product TypePRESCRIPTION ANIMAL DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50604-7215
Route of AdministrationSUBCUTANEOUSDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
gamithromycin (gamithromycin) gamithromycin150 mg  in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
monothioglycerol 
succinic acid 
glycerol formal 
Product Characteristics
Color    Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
1NDC:50604-7215-11 BOTTLE, GLASS ( BOTTLE) in 1 CARTONcontains a BOTTLE, GLASS
1100 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASSThis package is contained within the CARTON (50604-7215-1)
2NDC:50604-7215-2250 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASSNone
3NDC:50604-7215-3500 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASSNone

Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NADANADA14132806/23/2011

Labeler - Merial Limited (034393582)

Revised: 06/2011 Merial Limited