Baloxavir marboxil is currently a non-formulary agent and is unavailable at Houston Methodist.
Serious post market adverse events, including fatal cases of anaphylactic shock, have been reported for baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza®). Due to safety concerns, the System Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee recommends against use of baloxavir in any setting until more risk versus benefit data are available.
HM Policy: Restricted to patients (>11 years) unable to tolerate oseltamivir and/or in the setting of emerging oseltamivir resistance as monitored/reported by the CDC
Baloxavir marboxil has been removed from the HM formulary as of 10/2019 due to reports of safety events and anaphylactic shock.
Baloxavir marboxil is currently a non-formulary agent and is unavailable at Houston Methodist.
Serious post market adverse events, including fatal cases of anaphylactic shock, have been reported for baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza®). Due to safety concerns, the System Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee recommends against use of baloxavir in any setting until more risk versus benefit data are available.
ISMP MedWatch Report
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HM Policy: Restricted to patients (>11 years) unable to tolerate oseltamivir and/or in the setting of emerging oseltamivir resistance as monitored/reported by the CDC