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This document includes Abbott Laboratories' comments on the FDA's draft guidance for developing antimicrobial drugs for treating inhalational anthrax, discussing the use of animal models and treatment

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How to fill out Comments on Draft Guidance for Industry Inhalational Anthrax (Post-Exposure) Developing Antimicrobial Drugs

1. Review the Draft Guidance document thoroughly to understand its content and context.
2. Identify specific sections or statements within the Guidance that require feedback or comments.
3. Gather evidence and supporting data that relate to your comments for clarity and validation.
4. Draft your comments in a clear and concise manner, addressing each point with specific references to the Draft Guidance.
5. Consolidate your comments, ensuring they are relevant, constructive, and align with the objectives of the guidance.
6. Submit your comments through the designated submission process indicated in the Draft Guidance document.

Who needs Comments on Draft Guidance for Industry Inhalational Anthrax (Post-Exposure) Developing Antimicrobial Drugs?

1. Pharmaceutical companies involved in the development of antimicrobial drugs for inhalational anthrax.
2. Researchers and healthcare professionals who focus on infectious diseases and public health.
3. Regulatory and compliance teams within organizations that develop or market antimicrobial therapies.
4. Public health officials and policymakers concerned with bioterrorism preparedness and response.

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What is the FDA approved treatment for anthrax?

All types of anthrax infection can be treated with certain antibiotics. FDA has approved two vaccines, BioThrax and Cyfendus, to prevent disease in persons 18 through 65 years of age following suspected or confirmed Bacillus anthracis exposure, when administered in conjunction with recommended antibacterial drugs.

What are the expected findings of anthrax?

Patients with either form usually have fever and chills. Oropharyngeal anthrax is characterized by severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, swelling of the neck, and regional lymphadenopathy; airway compromise and death can occur.

What are the symptoms of inhalation anthrax?

Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by an encapsulated, spore-forming, gram-variable bacteria called Bacillus anthracis. This commonly presents with nonspecific prodromal symptoms such as fever, nausea, vomiting, and sweats which progress to dyspnea and ultimately respiratory failure and hemodynamic collapse.

What is the common presentation of inhalational anthrax?

Inhalation anthrax develops when you breathe in anthrax spores. It's the most deadly form of the disease, and is often fatal, even with treatment. Initial signs and symptoms include: Flu-like symptoms for a few hours or days, such as sore throat, mild fever, fatigue and muscle aches.

What are the expected findings of inhalation anthrax?

A rapid decline, culminating in septic shock, respiratory distress, and death within 24 h is not uncommon. The high mortality seen in inhalational anthrax is in part due to delays in diagnosis. Classic findings on the chest radiograph include widening of the mediastinum as well as pleural effusions.

How do you treat anthrax infection after inhalational exposure?

All individuals with inhalation exposure should be treated for 60 days, regardless of their vaccination status. Quinolones have been approved for inhalational anthrax. Doxycycline and ciprofloxacin are the first line treatment. Treatment of pregnant and post partum patients is the same as non pregnant females.

What is the post exposure prophylaxis for inhalation anthrax?

Use doxycycline or any quinolone (eg, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin) for postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) to prevent inhalational anthrax. PEP to prevent inhalational anthrax should be continued for 60 days.

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What is Comments on Draft Guidance for Industry Inhalational Anthrax (Post-Exposure) Developing Antimicrobial Drugs?

Comments on Draft Guidance for Industry Inhalational Anthrax (Post-Exposure) Developing Antimicrobial Drugs is a document that provides recommendations and insights for pharmaceutical companies on the development of antimicrobial drugs specifically targeting inhalational anthrax as a post-exposure treatment.

Who is required to file Comments on Draft Guidance for Industry Inhalational Anthrax (Post-Exposure) Developing Antimicrobial Drugs?

Pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and stakeholders involved in the development of antimicrobial drugs for inhalational anthrax are encouraged to file comments on the draft guidance.

How to fill out Comments on Draft Guidance for Industry Inhalational Anthrax (Post-Exposure) Developing Antimicrobial Drugs?

To fill out comments, stakeholders should review the draft guidance thoroughly and submit their feedback in a structured format, ideally addressing specific sections of the guidance and providing detailed reasoning for their comments.

What is the purpose of Comments on Draft Guidance for Industry Inhalational Anthrax (Post-Exposure) Developing Antimicrobial Drugs?

The purpose of the comments is to gather expert opinions and suggestions that can help refine and improve the draft guidance, ensuring that it effectively addresses the needs of the industry and public health considerations for post-exposure treatments of inhalational anthrax.

What information must be reported on Comments on Draft Guidance for Industry Inhalational Anthrax (Post-Exposure) Developing Antimicrobial Drugs?

Comments should include specific feedback on the guidance, any additional recommendations, and relevant scientific data or references that support the suggestions made by the commenter.