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sun pharmaceutical industries, inc. - bosentan (unii: q326023r30) (bosentan anhydrous - unii:xul93r30k2) - bosentan is indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (pah) (who group 1): - in adults to improve exercise ability and to decrease clinical worsening. studies establishing effectiveness included predominantly patients with who functional class ii-iv symptoms and etiologies of idiopathic or heritable pah (60%), pah associated with connective tissue diseases (21%), and pah associated with congenital heart disease with left-to-right shunts (18%) [see clinical studies (14.1)] . use of bosentan is contraindicated in females who are or may become pregnant. to prevent pregnancy, females of reproductive potential must use two reliable forms of contraception during treatment and for one month after stopping bosentan [see boxed warning, warnings and precautions (5.2), drug interactions (7.2), use in specific populations (8.1)] . coadministration of cyclosporine a and bosentan resulted in markedly increased plasma concentrations of bosentan. therefore, concomitant use of bosentan and cyclosporine a is contraindicated [see cytochrome p450 drug interactions (7.1)]. an increased risk of liver enzyme elevations was observed in patients receiving glyburide concomitantly with bosentan. therefore coadministration of glyburide and bosentan is contraindicated [see cytochrome p450 drug interactions (7.1)] . bosentan is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to bosentan or any component of the product. observed reactions include drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (dress), anaphylaxis, rash, and angioedema [see adverse reactions (6.2), description (11)] . risk summary based on data from animal reproduction studies, bosentan may cause fetal harm, including birth defects and fetal death, when administered to a pregnant female and is contraindicated during pregnancy [see contraindications (4.1)]. there are limited data on bosentan use in pregnant women. in animal reproduction studies, oral administration of bosentan to pregnant rats at 2-times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) on a mg/m2 basis caused teratogenic effects in rats, including malformations of the head, mouth, face, and large blood vessels [see animal data] . advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. data animal data bosentan was teratogenic in rats given oral doses two times the mrhd (on a mg/m2 basis). in an embryo-fetal toxicity study in rats, bosentan showed dose-dependent teratogenic effects, including malformations of the head, mouth, face and large blood vessels. bosentan increased stillbirths and pup mortality at oral doses 2 and 10 times the mrhd (on a mg/m2 basis). although birth defects were not observed in rabbits given oral doses of up to the equivalent of 10.5 g/day in a 70 kg person, plasma concentrations of bosentan in rabbits were lower than those reached in the rat. the similarity of malformations induced by bosentan and those observed in endothelin-1 knockout mice and in animals treated with other endothelin receptor antagonists indicates that embryo-fetal toxicity is a class effect of these drugs. risk summary data from a case report describe the presence of bosentan in human milk. there is insufficient information about the effects of bosentan on the breastfed infant and no information on the effects of bosentan on milk production. because of the potential for serious adverse reactions, such as fluid retention and hepatotoxicity, in breastfed infants from bosentan, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with bosentan. pregnancy testing verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating bosentan, monthly during treatment and one month after stopping treatment with bosentan. the patient should contact her physician immediately for pregnancy testing if onset of menses is delayed or pregnancy is suspected. if the pregnancy test is positive, the physician and patient must discuss the risks to her, the pregnancy, and the fetus. contraception drug interaction studies show that bosentan reduces serum levels of the estrogen and progestin in oral contraceptives. based on these findings, hormonal contraceptives (including oral, injectable, transdermal, and implantable contraceptives) may be less effective for preventing pregnancy in patients using bosentan and should not be used as a patient’s only contraceptive method [see drug interactions (7.2)] . females of reproductive potential using bosentan must use two acceptable methods of contraception during treatment and for 1 month after treatment with bosentan. patients may choose one highly effective form of contraception (intrauterine devices (iud) or tubal sterilization) or a combination of methods (hormone method with a barrier method or two barrier methods). if a partner’s vasectomy is the chosen method of contraception, a hormone or barrier method must be used along with this method. counsel patients on pregnancy planning and prevention, including emergency contraception, or designate counseling by another healthcare provider trained in contraceptive counseling [see boxed warning]. infertility males decreased sperm counts have been observed in patients receiving bosentan. based on these findings and findings in animals, bosentan may impair fertility in males of reproductive potential. it is not known whether effects on fertility would be reversible [see warnings and precautions (5.6), adverse reactions (6.1), nonclinical toxicology (13.1)]. juvenile animal toxicity data in a juvenile rat toxicity study, rats were treated from day 4 postpartum to adulthood (day 69 postpartum). decreased body weights, absolute weights of testes and epididymides, and reduced number of sperm in epididymides were observed after weaning. no effect on testis histology or sperm morphology and function was seen. the noael was 4 times (at day 4 postpartum) and 2 times (day 69 postpartum) the human therapeutic exposure, respectively. no effects on general development, sensory, cognitive function and reproductive performance were detected at the highest dose tested in juvenile rats, 7 times the therapeutic exposure in children with pah. clinical studies of bosentan did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and older to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. because there is in vitro and in vivo evidence that the main route of excretion of bosentan is biliary, liver impairment could be expected to increase exposure (cmax and auc) of bosentan. the pharmacokinetics of bosentan have not been evaluated in patients with severe liver impairment (child-pugh class c). in patients with moderate hepatic impairment (child-pugh class b), the systemic exposures to bosentan and its active metabolite increased significantly. bosentan should generally be avoided in patients with moderate or severe liver impairment. pharmacokinetics of bosentan were not altered in patients with mild impairment of hepatic function (child-pugh class a) [see dosage and administration (2.6), warnings and precautions (5.1), pharmacokinetics (12.3)] . the effect of renal impairment on the pharmacokinetics of bosentan is small and does not require dosing adjustment [see pharmacokinetics (12.3)] .

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sun pharmaceutical industries, inc. - dalfampridine (unii: bh3b64okl9) (dalfampridine - unii:bh3b64okl9) - dalfampridine extended-release tablets are indicated as a treatment to improve walking in adult patients with multiple sclerosis (ms). this was demonstrated by an increase in walking speed [see clinical studies (14)]. the use of dalfampridine extended-release tablets are contraindicated in the following conditions: - history of seizure [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] - moderate or severe renal impairment (crcl ≤ 50 ml/min) [see warnings and precautions (5.2)] - history of hypersensitivity to dalfampridine or 4-aminopyridine; reactions have included anaphylaxis [see warnings and precautions (5.4)] risk summary there are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with use of dalfampridine in pregnant women. administration of dalfampridine to animals during pregnancy and lactation resulted in decreased offspring viability and growth at clinically relevant doses [see data] . in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognize

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sun pharmaceutical industries, inc. - deferasirox (unii: v8g4mof2v9) (deferasirox - unii:v8g4mof2v9) - deferasirox tablets are indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions (transfusional hemosiderosis) in patients 2 years of age and older. deferasirox tablets are indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in patients 10 years of age and older with non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia (ntdt) syndromes and with a liver iron concentration (lic) of at least 5 milligrams of iron per gram of liver dry weight (mg fe/g dw) and a serum ferritin greater than 300 mcg/l. the safety and efficacy of deferasirox tablets when administered with other iron chelation therapy have not been established. deferasirox is contraindicated in patients with: - estimated gfr less than 40 ml/min/1.73 m2  [see dosage and administration (2.5), warnings and precautions (5.1)]; - poor performance status; [see warnings and precautions (5.1, 5.3)] - high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes; (this patient population was not studied and is not expected to benefit from chelation therapy) - advanced malignancies. [see warnings and precautions (5.1, 5.3)] - platelet counts less than 50 x 109 /l  [see warnings and precautions (5.3, 5.4)] - known hypersensitivity to deferasirox or any component of deferasirox [see warnings and precautions (5.7), adverse reactions (6.2)]. risk summary there are no studies with the use of deferasirox in pregnant women to inform drug-associated risks.  administration of deferasirox to rats during pregnancy resulted in decreased offspring viability and an increase in renal anomalies in male offspring at doses that were about or less than the recommended human dose on an mg/m2 basis. no fetal effects were noted in pregnant rabbits at doses equivalent to the human recommended dose on an mg/m2 basis. deferasirox should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. the background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. however, the background risk in the u.s. general population of major birth defects is 2% to 4% and of miscarriage is 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies. data animal data in embryo-fetal developmental studies, pregnant rats and rabbits received oral deferasirox during the period of organogenesis at doses up to 100 mg/kg/day in rats and 50 mg/kg/day in rabbits (1.2 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) on an mg/m2 basis). these doses resulted in maternal toxicity but no fetal harm was observed. in a prenatal and postnatal developmental study, pregnant rats received oral deferasirox daily from organogenesis through lactation day 20 at doses of 10, 30, and 90 mg/kg/day (0.1, 0.3, and 1.0 times the mrhd on an mg/m2 basis). maternal toxicity, loss of litters, and decreased offspring viability occurred at 90 mg/kg/day (1.0 times the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis) and increases in renal anomalies in male offspring occurred at 30 mg/kg/day (0.3 times the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis). risk summary no data are available regarding the presence of deferasirox or its metabolites in human milk, the effects of the drug on the breastfed child, or the effects of the drug on milk production. deferasirox and its metabolites were excreted in rat milk. because many drugs are excreted in human milk, and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfeeding child from deferasirox and its metabolites, a decision should be made whether to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.  contraception counsel patients to use non-hormonal method(s) of contraception since deferasirox can render hormonal contraceptives ineffective [see drug interactions (7.2)] . transfusional iron overload the safety and effectiveness of deferasirox have been established in pediatric patients 2 years of age and older for the treatment of transfusional iron overload [see dosage and administration (2.1)] . safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients less than 2 years of age for the treatment of transfusional iron overload. pediatric approval for treatment of transfusional iron overload was based on clinical studies of 292 pediatric patients 2 years to less than 16 years of age with various congenital and acquired anemias.  seventy percent of these patients had beta-thalassemia. [see indications and usage (1), dosage and administration (2.1), clinical studies (14)] . in those clinical studies, 173 children (ages 2 to < 12 years) and 119 adolescents (ages 12 to < 17 years) were exposed to deferasirox. a trial conducted in treatment-naïve pediatric patients, 2 to <18 years of age with transfusional iron overload (nct02435212) did not provide additional relevant information about the safety or effectiveness of the deferasirox granules dosage form (jadenu sprinkle*) compared to the deferasirox oral tablets for suspension dosage form. iron overload in non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia syndromes the safety and effectiveness of deferasirox have been established in patients 10 years of age and older for the treatment of chronic iron overload with non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia (ntdt) syndromes [see dosage and administration (2.2)] . safety and effectiveness have not been established in patients less than 10 years of age with chronic iron overload in ntdt syndromes. pediatric approval for treatment of ntdt syndromes with liver iron (fe) concentration (lic) of at least 5 mg fe per gram of dry weight and a serum ferritin greater than 300 mcg/l was based on 16 pediatric patients treated with deferasirox therapy (10 years to less than 16 years of age) with chronic iron overload and ntdt. use of deferasirox in these age groups is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies of deferasirox in adult and pediatric patients [see indications and usage (1.2), dosage and administration (2.2), clinical studies (14)]. in general, risk factors for deferasirox-associated kidney injury include preexisting renal disease, volume depletion, overchelation, and concomitant use of other nephrotoxic drugs. acute kidney injury, and acute liver injury and failure has occurred in pediatric patients.  in a pooled safety analysis, pediatric patients with higher deferasirox exposures had a greater probability of renal toxicity and decreased renal function, resulting in increased deferasirox exposure and progressive renal toxicity/kidney injury.  higher rates of renal adverse reactions have been identified among pediatric patients receiving deferasirox doses greater than 25 mg/kg/day when their serum ferritin values were less than 1,000 mcg/l [see dosage and administration (2.5), warnings and precautions (5.1, 5.6), adverse reactions (6.1, 6.2)] . monitoring recommendations for pediatric patients with transfusional iron overload and ntdt it is recommended that serum ferritin be monitored every month to assess the patient’s response to therapy and to minimize the risk of overchelation [see warnings and precautions (5.6)]. monitor renal function by estimating gfr using an egfr prediction equation appropriate for pediatric patients and evaluate renal tubular function.  monitor renal function more frequently in pediatric patients in the presence of renal toxicity risk factors, including episodes of dehydration, fever and acute illness that may result in volume depletion or decreased renal perfusion. use the minimum effective dose [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] . interrupt deferasirox in pediatric patients with transfusional iron overload and consider dose interruption in pediatric patients with non-transfusion-dependent iron overload, for acute illnesses, which can cause volume depletion, such as vomiting, diarrhea, or prolonged decreased oral intake, and monitor more frequently. resume therapy as appropriate, based on assessments of renal function, when oral intake and volume status are normal. evaluate the risk benefit profile of continued deferasirox use in the setting of decreased renal function.  avoid use of other nephrotoxic drugs [ see dosage and administration (2.5), warnings and precautions (5.1)]. juvenile animal toxicity data renal toxicity was observed in adult mice, rats, and marmoset monkeys administered deferasirox at therapeutic doses.  in a neonatal and juvenile toxicity study in rats, deferasirox was administered orally from postpartum day 7 through 70, which equates to a human age range of term neonate through adolescence.  increased renal toxicity was identified in juvenile rats compared to adult rats at a dose based on mg/m2 approximately 0.4 times the recommended dose of 20 mg/kg/day.  a higher frequency of renal abnormalities was noted when deferasirox was administered to non-iron overloaded animals compared to iron overloaded animals. four hundred thirty-one (431) patients greater than or equal to 65 years of age were studied in clinical trials of deferasirox in the transfusional iron overload setting. two hundred twenty-five (225) of these patients were between 65 and 75 years of age while 206 were greater than or equal to 75 years of age. the majority of these patients had myelodysplastic syndrome (mds) (n=393). in these trials, elderly patients experienced a higher frequency of adverse reactions than younger patients. monitor elderly patients for early signs or symptoms of adverse reactions that may require a dose adjustment. elderly patients are at increased risk for toxicity due to the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range. in elderly patients, including those with mds, individualize the decision to remove accumulated iron based on clinical circumstances and the anticipated clinical benefit and risks of deferasirox therapy. deferasirox is contraindicated in patients with egfr less than 40 ml/min/1.73 m2 [see contraindications (4)] . for patients with renal impairment (egfr 40 to 60 ml/min/1.73 m2 ), reduce the starting dose by 50% [see dosage and administration (2.4)]. exercise caution in pediatric patients with egfr between 40 and 60 ml/minute/1.73 m2 [see dosage and administration (2.4)] . if treatment is needed, use the minimum effective dose with enhanced monitoring of glomerular and renal tubular function. individualize dose titration based on improvement in renal injury [see dosage and administration (2.4, 2.5)] . deferasirox can cause glomerular dysfunction, renal tubular toxicity, or both, and can result in acute renal failure. monitor all patients closely for changes in egfr and renal tubular dysfunction during deferasirox treatment.  if either develops, consider dose reduction, interruption or discontinuation of deferasirox until glomerular or renal tubular function returns to baseline [see dosage and administration (2.4, 2.5), warnings and precautions (5.1)] . avoid the use of deferasirox in patients with severe (child-pugh c) hepatic impairment. for patients with moderate (child-pugh b) hepatic impairment, the starting dose should be reduced by 50%. closely monitor patients with mild (child-pugh a) or moderate (child-pugh b) hepatic impairment for efficacy and adverse reactions that may require dose titration [see dosage and administration (2.4), warnings and precautions (5.2)].

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sun pharmaceutical industries, inc. - pregabalin (unii: 55jg375s6m) (pregabalin - unii:55jg375s6m) - pregabalin capsules are indicated for: - management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy - management of postherpetic neuralgia - adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 1 month of age and older - management of fibromyalgia - management of neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury  pregabalin capsules are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to pregabalin or any of its components. angioedema and hypersensitivity reactions have occurred in patients receiving pregabalin therapy [see warnings and precautions (5.2)]. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to pregabalin during pregnancy. to provide information regarding the effects of in utero exposure to pregabalin, physicians are advised to recommend that pregnant patients taking pregabalin enroll in the north american antiepileptic drug (naaed) pregnancy registry. this can be done by calling the toll free number 1-888-233-2334, and must be done by patients themselves. information on the registry can also be found at the website http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org/. risk summary observational studies on the use of pregabalin during pregnancy suggest a possible small increase in the rate of overall major birth defects, but there was no consistent or specific pattern of major birth defects identified (see data) . available postmarketing data on miscarriage and other maternal, fetal, and long term developmental adverse effects were insufficient to identify risk associated with pregabalin. in animal reproduction studies, increased incidences of fetal structural abnormalities and other manifestations of developmental toxicity, including skeletal malformations, retarded ossification, and decreased fetal body weight were observed in the offspring of rats and rabbits given pregabalin orally during organogenesis, at doses that produced plasma pregabalin exposures (auc) greater than or equal to 16 times human exposure at the maximum recommended dose (mrd) of 600 mg/day (see data) . in an animal development study, lethality, growth retardation, and nervous and reproductive system functional impairment were observed in the offspring of rats given pregabalin during gestation and lactation. the no-effect dose for developmental toxicity was approximately twice the human exposure at mrd. the background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations are unknown. however, the background risk in the u.s. general population of major birth defects is 2 to 4% and of miscarriage is 15 to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies.   data human data one database study, which included over 2,700 pregnancies exposed to pregabalin (monotherapy) during the first trimester compared to 3,063,251 pregnancies unexposed to antiepileptics demonstrated prevalence ratios for major malformations overall of 1.14 (ci 95% 0.96 to 1.35) for pregabalin, 1.29 (ci 95% 1.01 to 1.65) for lamotrigine, 1.39 (ci 95% 1.07 to 1.82) for duloxetine, and 1.24 (ci 95% 1.00 to 1.54) for exposure to either lamotrigine or duloxetine. important study limitations include uncertainty of whether women who filled a prescription took the medication and inability to adequately control for the underlying disease and other potential confounders. a published study included results from two separate databases. one database, which included 353 pregnancies exposed to pregabalin (monotherapy) during the first trimester compared to 368,489 pregnancies unexposed to antiepileptics, showed no increase in risk of major birth defects; adjusted relative risk 0.87 (ci 95% 0.53 to 1.42). the second database, which included 118 pregnancies exposed to pregabalin (monotherapy) during the first trimester compared to 380,347 pregnancies unexposed to antiepileptics, suggested a small increase in risk of major birth defects; adjusted relative risk 1.26 (ci 95% 0.64 to 2.49). the risk estimates crossed the null, and the study had limitations similar to the prior study. other published epidemiologic studies reported inconsistent findings. no specific pattern of birth defects was identified across studies. all of the studies had limitations due to their retrospective design.  animal data when pregnant rats were given pregabalin (500, 1,250, or 2,500 mg/kg) orally throughout the period of organogenesis, incidences of specific skull alterations attributed to abnormally advanced ossification (premature fusion of the jugal and nasal sutures) were increased at greater than or equal to 1,250 mg/kg, and incidences of skeletal variations and retarded ossification were increased at all doses. fetal body weights were decreased at the highest dose. the low dose in this study was associated with a plasma exposure (auc) approximately 17 times human exposure at the mrd of 600 mg/day. a no-effect dose for rat embryo-fetal developmental toxicity was not established. when pregnant rabbits were given pregabalin (250, 500, or 1,250 mg/kg) orally throughout the period of organogenesis, decreased fetal body weight and increased incidences of skeletal malformations, visceral variations, and retarded ossification were observed at the highest dose. the no-effect dose for developmental toxicity in rabbits (500 mg/kg) was associated with a plasma exposure approximately 16 times human exposure at the mrd. in a study in which female rats were dosed with pregabalin (50, 100, 250, 1,250, or 2,500 mg/kg) throughout gestation and lactation, offspring growth was reduced at greater than or equal to 100 mg/kg and offspring survival was decreased at greater than or equal to 250 mg/kg. the effect on offspring survival was pronounced at doses greater than or equal to 1,250 mg/kg, with 100% mortality in high-dose litters. when offspring were tested as adults, neurobehavioral abnormalities (decreased auditory startle responding) were observed at greater than or equal to 250 mg/kg and reproductive impairment (decreased fertility and litter size) was seen at 1,250 mg/kg. the no-effect dose for pre- and postnatal developmental toxicity in rats (50 mg/kg) produced a plasma exposure approximately 2 times human exposure at the mrd.  in the prenatal-postnatal study in rats, pregabalin prolonged gestation and induced dystocia at exposures greater than or equal to 50 times the mean human exposure (auc (0 to 24) of 123 mcg∙hr/ml) at the mrd. risk summary small amounts of pregabalin have been detected in the milk of lactating women. a pharmacokinetic study in lactating women detected pregabalin in breast milk at average steady state concentrations approximately 76% of those in maternal plasma. the estimated average daily infant dose of pregabalin from breast milk (assuming mean milk consumption of 150 ml/kg/day) was 0.31 mg/kg/day, which on a mg/kg basis would be approximately 7% of the maternal dose (see data) . the study did not evaluate the effects of pregabalin on milk production or the effects of pregabalin on the breastfed infant. based on animal studies, there is a potential risk of tumorigenicity with pregabalin exposure via breast milk to the breastfed infant [see nonclinical toxicology (13.1)] . available clinical study data in patients greater than 12 years of age do not provide a clear conclusion about the potential risk of tumorigenicity with pregabalin [see warnings and precautions (5.9)] . because of the potential risk of tumorigenicity, breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with pregabalin. data a pharmacokinetic study in ten lactating women, who were at least 12 weeks postpartum, evaluated the concentrations of pregabalin in plasma and breast milk. pregabalin 150 mg oral capsule was given every 12 hours (300 mg daily dose) for a total of four doses. pregabalin was detected in breast milk at average steady-state concentrations approximately 76% of those in maternal plasma. the estimated average daily infant dose of pregabalin from breast milk (assuming mean milk consumption of 150 ml/kg/day) was 0.31 mg/kg/day, which on a mg/kg basis would be approximately 7% of the maternal dose. the study did not evaluate the effects of pregabalin on milk production. infants did not receive breast milk obtained during the dosing period, therefore, the effects of pregabalin on the breast fed infant were not evaluated. infertility males effects on spermatogenesis in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled non-inferiority study to assess the effect of pregabalin on sperm characteristics, healthy male subjects received pregabalin at a daily dose up to 600 mg (n=111) or placebo (n=109) for 13 weeks (one complete sperm cycle) followed by a 13-week washout period (off-drug). a total of 65 subjects in the pregabalin group (59%) and 62 subjects in the placebo group (57%) were included in the per protocol (pp) population. these subjects took study drug for at least 8 weeks, had appropriate timing of semen collections and did not have any significant protocol violations. among these subjects, approximately 9% of the pregabalin group (6/65) vs. 3% in the placebo group (2/62) had greater than or equal to 50% reduction in mean sperm concentrations from baseline at week 26 (the primary endpoint). the difference between pregabalin and placebo was within the pre-specified non-inferiority margin of 20%. there were no adverse effects of pregabalin on sperm morphology, sperm motility, serum fsh or serum testosterone levels as compared to placebo. in subjects in the pp population with greater than or equal to 50% reduction in sperm concentration from baseline, sperm concentrations were no longer reduced by greater than or equal to 50% in any affected subject after an additional 3 months off-drug. in one subject, however, subsequent semen analyses demonstrated reductions from baseline of greater than or equal to 50% at 9 and 12 months off-drug. the clinical relevance of these data is unknown. in the animal fertility study with pregabalin in male rats, adverse reproductive and developmental effects were observed [see nonclinical toxicology (13.1)] . neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, and neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. fibromyalgia safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. a 15-week, placebo-controlled trial was conducted with 107 pediatric patients with fibromyalgia, ages 12 through 17 years, at pregabalin total daily doses of 75 to 450 mg per day. the primary efficacy endpoint of change from baseline to week 15 in mean pain intensity (derived from an 11-point numeric rating scale) showed numerically greater improvement for the pregabalin-treated patients compared to placebo-treated patients, but did not reach statistical significance. the most frequently observed adverse reactions in the clinical trial included dizziness, nausea, headache, weight increased, and fatigue. the overall safety profile in adolescents was similar to that observed in adults with fibromyalgia. adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 1 month have not been established. 4 to less than 17 years of age with partial-onset seizures the safety and effectiveness of pregabalin as adjunctive treatment for partial-onset seizures in pediatric patients 4 to less than 17 years of age have been established in a 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study (n=295) [see clinical studies (14.3)] . patients treated with pregabalin 10 mg/kg/day had, on average, a 21.0% greater reduction in partial-onset seizures than patients treated with placebo (p=0.0185). patients treated with pregabalin 2.5 mg/kg/day had, on average, a 10.5% greater reduction in partial-onset seizures than patients treated with placebo, but the difference was not statistically significant (p=0.2577). responder rates (50% or greater reduction in partial-onset seizure frequency) were a key secondary efficacy parameter and showed numerical improvement with pregabalin compared with placebo: the responder rates were 40.6%, 29.1%, and 22.6%, for pregabalin 10 mg/kg/day, pregabalin 2.5 mg/kg/day, and placebo, respectively. the most common adverse reactions (≥5%) with pregabalin in this study were somnolence, weight increased, and increased appetite [see adverse reactions (6.1)] . the use of pregabalin 2.5 mg/kg/day in pediatric patients is further supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adults with partial-onset seizures and pharmacokinetic data from adult and pediatric patients [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . 1 month to less than 4 years of age with partial-onset seizures the safety and effectiveness of pregabalin as adjunctive treatment for partial-onset seizures in pediatric patients 1 month to less than 4 years of age have been established in a 14-day double-blind, placebo-controlled study (n=175) [see clinical studies (14.3)]. the youngest subject evaluated was 3 months of age; use in patients 1 month to less than 3 months of age is supported by additional pharmacokinetic analyses. patients treated with pregabalin 14 mg/kg/day had, on average, 43.9% greater reduction in partial-onset seizures than patients treated with placebo (p=0.0223). in addition, pediatric patients treated with pregabalin 14 mg/kg/day showed numerical improvement in responder rates (≥50% reduction in partial-onset seizure frequency) compared with placebo (53.6% versus 41.5%). patients treated with pregabalin 7 mg/kg/day did not show improvement relative to placebo for either endpoint. the most common dose-related adverse reactions (>5%) with pregabalin in this study were somnolence, pneumonia, and viral infection [see adverse reactions (6.1)]. juvenile animal data in studies in which pregabalin (50 mg/kg to 500 mg/kg) was orally administered to young rats from early in the postnatal period (postnatal day 7) through sexual maturity, neurobehavioral abnormalities (deficits in learning and memory, altered locomotor activity, decreased auditory startle responding and habituation) and reproductive impairment (delayed sexual maturation and decreased fertility in males and females) were observed at doses greater than or equal to 50 mg/kg. the neurobehavioral changes of acoustic startle persisted at greater than or equal to 250 mg/kg and locomotor activity and water maze performance at greater than or equal to 500 mg/kg in animals tested after cessation of dosing and, thus, were considered to represent long-term effects. the low effect dose for developmental neurotoxicity and reproductive impairment in juvenile rats (50 mg/kg) was associated with a plasma pregabalin exposure (auc) approximately equal to human exposure at the maximum recommended dose of 600 mg/day. a no-effect dose was not established. in controlled clinical studies of pregabalin in neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, 246 patients were 65 to 74 years of age, and 73 patients were 75 years of age or older. in controlled clinical studies of pregabalin in neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia, 282 patients were 65 to 74 years of age, and 379 patients were 75 years of age or older. in controlled clinical studies of pregabalin in epilepsy, there were only 10 patients 65 to 74 years of age, and 2 patients who were 75 years of age or older. no overall differences in safety and efficacy were observed between these patients and younger patients. in controlled clinical studies of pregabalin in fibromyalgia, 106 patients were 65 years of age or older. although the adverse reaction profile was similar between the two age groups, the following neurological adverse reactions were more frequent in patients 65 years of age or older: dizziness, vision blurred, balance disorder, tremor, confusional state, coordination abnormal, and lethargy. pregabalin is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to pregabalin may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. because pregabalin is eliminated primarily by renal excretion, adjust the dose for elderly patients with renal impairment [see dosage and administration (2.7)] . pregabalin is eliminated primarily by renal excretion and dose adjustment is recommended for adult patients with renal impairment [see dosage and administration (2.7) and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . the use of pregabalin in pediatric patients with compromised renal function has not been studied. pregabalin is a schedule v controlled substance. pregabalin is not known to be active at receptor sites associated with drugs of abuse. as with any cns active drug, carefully evaluate patients for history of drug abuse and observe them for signs of pregabalin misuse or abuse (e.g., development of tolerance, dose escalation, drug-seeking behavior). in a study of recreational users (n=15) of sedative/hypnotic drugs, including alcohol, pregabalin (450 mg, single dose) received subjective ratings of "good drug effect," "high" and "liking" to a degree that was similar to diazepam (30 mg, single dose). in controlled clinical studies in over 5500 patients, 4% of pregabalin-treated patients and 1% of placebo-treated patients overall reported euphoria as an adverse reaction, though in some patient populations studied, this reporting rate was higher and ranged from 1 to 12%. in clinical studies, following abrupt or rapid discontinuation of pregabalin, some patients reported symptoms including insomnia, nausea, headache or diarrhea [see warnings and precautions (5.6)] , consistent with physical dependence. in the postmarketing experience, in addition to these reported symptoms there have also been reported cases of anxiety and hyperhidrosis.

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sun pharmaceutical industries, inc. - bupropion hydrochloride (unii: zg7e5poy8o) (bupropion - unii:01zg3tpx31) - bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets, usp (sr) are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (mdd), as defined by the diagnostic and statistical manual (dsm) . the efficacy of bupropion in the treatment of a major depressive episode was established in two 4-week controlled inpatient trials and one 6-week controlled outpatient trial of adult subjects with mdd [see clinical studies(14)] . the efficacy of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets, usp (sr) in maintaining an antidepressant response for up to 44 weeks following 8 weeks of acute treatment was demonstrated in a placebo-controlled trial [see clinical studies  (14)] . - bupropionhydrochloride extended-release tablets (sr) are contraindicated in patients with a seizure disorder. - bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (sr) arecontraindicated in patients with a current or prior diagnosis of bulimia or anorexia nervosa as a higher incidence of seizures was observed in such patients treated with the immediate-r

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sun pharmaceutical industries, inc. - pantoprazole sodium (unii: 6871619q5x) (pantoprazole - unii:d8tst4o562) - pantoprazole sodium for delayed-release oral suspension is indicated for: pantoprazole sodium for delayed-release oral suspension is indicated in adults and pediatric patients five years of age and older for the short-term treatment (up to 8 weeks) in the healing and symptomatic relief of erosive esophagitis (ee). for those adult patients who have not healed after 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 8-week course of pantoprazole sodium for delayed-release oral suspension may be considered. safety of treatment beyond 8 weeks in pediatric patients has not been established. pantoprazole sodium for delayed-release oral suspension is indicated for maintenance of healing of ee and reduction in relapse rates of daytime and nighttime heartburn symptoms in adult patients with gerd. controlled studies did not extend beyond 12 months. pantoprazole sodium for delayed-release oral suspension is indicated for the long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including zollinger-ellison (ze) syndrome. - pan

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sun pharmaceutical industries, inc. - methylphenidate hydrochloride (unii: 4b3sc438hi) (methylphenidate - unii:207zz9qz49) - methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd) in children 6 years of age and older, adolescents, and adults up to the age of 65 [see clinical studies (14)]. hypersensitivity reactions, such as angioedema and anaphylactic reactions, have been observed in patients treated with methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets. therefore, methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to methylphenidate or other components of the product [see adverse reactions (6.5)]. methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets are contraindicated during treatment with monoamine oxidase (mao) inhibitors, and also within a minimum of 14 days following discontinuation of a mao inhibitor (hypertensive crises may result) [see drug interactions (7.1)]. pregnancy category c methylphenidate has been shown to have teratogenic effects in rabbits when given in doses of 200 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 100 times and 40 times the maximum recommended human dose on a mg/kg and mg/m 2 basis, respectively. a reproduction study in rats revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus at oral doses up to 30 mg/kg/day, approximately 15-fold and 3-fold the maximum recommended human dose of methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets on a mg/kg and mg/m 2 basis, respectively. the approximate plasma exposure to methylphenidate plus its main metabolite ppaa in pregnant rats was 1-2 times that seen in trials in volunteers and patients with the maximum recommended dose of methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets based on the auc. the safety of methylphenidate for use during human pregnancy has not been established. there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. the effect of methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets on labor and delivery in humans is unknown. it is not known whether methylphenidate is excreted in human milk. because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised if methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets are administered to a nursing woman. in lactating female rats treated with a single oral dose of 5 mg/kg radiolabeled methylphenidate, radioactivity (representing methylphenidate and/or its metabolites) was observed in milk and levels were generally similar to those in plasma. methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets should not be used in children under six years, since safety and efficacy in this age group have not been established. long-term effects of methylphenidate in children have not been well established. methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets have not been studied in patients greater than 65 years of age. methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets contain methylphenidate, a schedule ii controlled substance. methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets have a high potential for abuse and misuse which can lead to the development of a substance use disorder, including addiction [see warnings and precautions (5.1)]. methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets can be diverted for non-medical use into illicit channels or distribution. abuse is the intentional non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, to achieve a desired psychological or physiological effect. misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a health care provider or for whom it was not prescribed. drug addiction is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that may include a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling drug use (e.g., continuing drug use despite harmful consequences, giving a higher priority to drug use than other activities and obligations), and possible tolerance or physical dependence. misuse and abuse of methylphenidate may cause increased heart rate, respiratory rate, or blood pressure; sweating; dilated pupils; hyperactivity; restlessness; insomnia; decreased appetite; loss of coordination; tremors; flushed skin; vomiting; and/or abdominal pain. anxiety, psychosis, hostility, aggression, and suicidal or homicidal ideation have also been observed with cns stimulants abuse and/or misuse. misuse and abuse of cns stimulants, including methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets, can result in overdose and death [see overdosage (10)] , and this risk is increased with higher doses or unapproved methods of administration, such as snorting or injection. in two placebo-controlled human abuse potential studies, single oral doses of methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets were compared to single oral doses of immediate-release methylphenidate (ir mph) and placebo in subjects with a history of recreational stimulant use to assess relative abuse potential. for the purpose of this assessment, the response for each of the subjective measures was defined as the maximum effect within the first 8 hours after dose administration. in one study (n=40), both methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets (108 mg) and 60 mg ir mph compared to placebo produced statistically significantly greater responses on the five subjective measures suggestive of abuse potential. in comparisons between the two active treatments, however, methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets (108 mg) produced variable responses on positive subjective measures that were either statistically indistinguishable from (abuse potential, drug liking, amphetamine, and morphine benzedrine group [euphoria]) or statistically less than (stimulation – euphoria) responses produced by 60 mg ir mph. in another study (n=49), both doses of methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets (54 mg and 108 mg) and both doses of ir mph (50 mg and 90 mg) produced statistically significantly greater responses compared to placebo on the two primary scales used in the study (drug liking, euphoria). when doses of methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets (54 mg and 108 mg) were compared to ir mph (50 mg and 90 mg), respectively, methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets produced statistically significantly lower subjective responses on these two scales than ir mph. methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets (108 mg) produced responses that were statistically indistinguishable from the responses on these two scales produced by ir mph (50 mg). differences in subjective responses to the respective doses should be considered in the context that only 22% of the total amount of methylphenidate in methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets is available for immediate release from the drug overcoat [see system components and performance (11.1)]. although these findings reveal a relatively lower response to methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets on subjective measures suggestive of abuse potential compared to ir mph at roughly equivalent total mph doses, the relevance of these findings to the abuse potential of methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets in the community is unknown. physical dependence methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets may produce physical dependence. physical dependence is a state that develops as a result of physiological adaptation in response to repeated drug use, manifested by withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or a significant dose reduction of a drug. withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or dose reduction following prolonged use of cns stimulants including methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets include dysphoric mood; depression; fatigue; vivid, unpleasant dreams; insomnia or hypersomnia; increased appetite; and psychomotor retardation or agitation. tolerance methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets may produce tolerance. tolerance is a physiological state characterized by a reduced response to a drug after repeated administration (i.e., a higher dose of a drug is required to produce the same effect that was once obtained at a lower dose).

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sun pharmaceutical industries, inc. - isotretinoin (unii: eh28up18if) (isotretinoin - unii:eh28up18if) - isotretinoin capsules are indicated for the treatment of severe recalcitrant nodular acne in non-pregnant patients 12 years of age and older with multiple inflammatory nodules with a diameter of 5 mm or greater. because of significant adverse reactions associated with its use, isotretinoin capsules are reserved for patients with severe nodular acne who are unresponsive to conventional therapy, including systemic antibiotics. limitations of use : if a second course of isotretinoin capsules therapy is needed, it is not recommended before a two-month waiting period because the patient’s acne may continue to improve following a 15 to 20-week course of therapy [see dosage and administration (2.2)]. isotretinoin capsules are contraindicated in pregnancy [see warnings and precautions (5.1)and use in specific populations (8.1)]. isotretinoin capsules are contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to isotretinoin (or vitamin a, given the chemical similarity to isotretinoin) or to any of its components (anaphylaxis and other allergic reactions have occurred) [see warnings and precautions (5.14)] . pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in patients exposed to isotretinoin during pregnancy. report any suspected fetal exposure during or 1 month after isotretinoin capsules therapy immediately to the fda via the medwatch telephone number 1-800-fda-1088 and also to the ipledge pregnancy registry at 1-866-495-0654 or via the internet ( www.ipledgeprogram.com). risk summary isotretinoin capsules are contraindicated during pregnancy because isotretinoin can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant patient. there is an increased risk of major congenital malformations, spontaneous abortions, and premature births following isotretinoin exposure during pregnancy in humans. if isotretinoin capsules are used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking isotretinoin capsules, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to a fetus. if pregnancy occurs during treatment of a patient who is taking isotretinoin capsules, isotretinoin capsules must be discontinued immediately and the patient should be referred to an obstetrician-gynecologist experienced in reproductive toxicity for further evaluation and counseling. data human data major congenital malformations that have been documented following isotretinoin exposure include malformations of the face, eyes, ears, skull, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, and thymus and parathyroid glands. external malformations include: skull; ear (including anotia, micropinna, small or absent external auditory canals); eye (including microphthalmia); facial dysmorphia and cleft palate. internal abnormalities include: cns (including cerebral and cerebellar malformations, hydrocephalus, microcephaly, cranial nerve deficit); cardiovascular; thymus gland; parathyroid hormone deficiency. in some cases, death has occurred as a result of the malformations. cases of iq scores less than 85 with or without other abnormalities have been reported in children exposed in utero to isotretinoin. an increased risk of spontaneous abortion and premature births have been reported with isotretinoin exposure during pregnancy. risk summary there are no data on the presence of isotretinoin in either animal or human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from isotretinoin, advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with isotretinoin capsules, and for at least 8 days after the last dose of isotretinoin capsules. all patients who can become pregnant must comply with the ipledge program requirements [see warnings and precautions (5.2)]. pregnancy testing isotretinoin capsules must only be prescribed to patients who are known not to be pregnant as confirmed by a negative clia-certified laboratory conducted pregnancy test. patients who can become pregnant must have had two negative urine or serum pregnancy tests with a sensitivity of at least 25 miu/ml before receiving the initial isotretinoin capsules prescription (the interval between the two tests must be at least 19 days). - the first test (a screening test) is obtained by the prescriber when the decision is made to prescribe isotretinoin capsules therapy. - the second pregnancy test (a confirmation test) is performed after the patient has used 2 forms of contraception for 1 month and during the first 5 days of the menstrual period immediately preceding the beginning of isotretinoin capsules therapy (for patients with regular menstrual cycles) or immediately preceding the beginning of isotretinoin capsules therapy (for patients with amenorrhea, irregular cycles, or using a contraceptive method that precludes withdrawal bleeding). a pregnancy test must be repeated each month, in a clia-certified laboratory prior to the patient receiving each prescription. a pregnancy test must also be completed at the end of the entire course of isotretinoin capsules therapy and 1 month after the discontinuation of isotretinoin capsules. contraception patients who can become pregnant must use 2 forms of contraception simultaneously, at least 1 of which must be a primary form, for at least 1 month prior to initiation of isotretinoin capsules therapy, during isotretinoin capsules therapy, and for 1 month after discontinuing isotretinoin capsules therapy. however, 2 forms of contraception is not required if the patient commits to continuous abstinence from not having any sexual contact with a partner which may result in pregnancy, has undergone a hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy, or has been medically confirmed to be post-menopausal. micro-dosed progesterone preparations (“minipills” that do not contain an estrogen) are an inadequate method of contraception during isotretinoin capsules therapy. primary forms secondary forms - tubal sterilization barrier: - male vasectomy - male latex condom with or without spermicide - intrauterine device - diaphragm with spermicide - hormonal (combination oral contraceptives, vaginal systems, vaginal inserts, transdermal systems, injections, or implants) - cervical cap with spermicide other: - vaginal sponge (contains spermicide) any birth control method can fail. there have been reports of pregnancy from patients who have used combination oral contraceptives, as well as contraceptive vaginal systems, vaginal inserts, transdermal systems, and injections; these pregnancies occurred while taking isotretinoin. these reports are more frequent for patients who use only a single method of contraception. therefore, it is critically important that patients who can become pregnant use 2 methods of contraception simultaneously. a clinical drug interaction study did not show any clinically significant interaction between isotretinoin and norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; however, it is not known if there is an interaction between isotretinoin with other progestins [see drug interactions (7.5)]. prescribers are advised to consult the prescribing information of any medication administered concomitantly with hormonal contraceptives, since some medications may decrease the effectiveness of these birth control products. patients who can become pregnant should be prospectively cautioned not to self-medicate with the herbal supplement st. john’s wort because of a possible interaction with hormonal contraceptives based on reports of breakthrough bleeding on oral contraceptives shortly after starting st. john’s wort. pregnancies have been reported by users of combined hormonal contraceptives who also used some form of st. john’s wort. if the patient has unprotected sexual contact with a partner that could result in pregnancy at any time 1 month before, during, or 1 month after therapy, the patient must: - stop taking isotretinoin capsules immediately, if on therapy - have a pregnancy test at least 19 days after the last act of unprotected sexual contact with a partner that could result in pregnancy - start using 2 forms of contraception simultaneously again for 1 month before resuming isotretinoin capsules therapy - have a second pregnancy test after using 2 forms of contraception for 1 month. infertility in a trial of female acne patients (n = 79) receiving another isotretinoin capsule product, the mean total ovarian volume, the total antral follicle count and mean anti-mullerian hormone decreased at the end of the treatment (sixth month). however, the values returned to normal at the 18 th month (12 months after the end of treatment). there were no statistically significant changes in terms of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone, both at the end of the treatment and 12 months after the end of treatment. although the results suggest that possible deteriorative effects of isotretinoin on ovarian reserve may be reversible, the study has important methodological limitations, including a small sample size, lack of a control group, and lack of generalizability. sperm study in trials of 66 men, 30 of whom were patients with nodular acne under treatment with oral isotretinoin, no significant changes were noted in the count or motility of spermatozoa in the ejaculate. in a study of 50 men (ages 17 to 32 years) receiving isotretinoin therapy for nodular acne, no significant effects were seen on ejaculate volume, sperm count, total sperm motility, morphology or seminal plasma fructose. the safety and effectiveness of isotretinoin capsules for the treatment of severe recalcitrant nodular acne have been established in pediatric subjects ages 12 to 17 years. use of isotretinoin capsules in this age group for this indication is supported by evidence from a clinical trial (study 1) that compared the use isotretinoin capsules to another isotretinoin capsule product in 397 pediatric subjects (12 to 17 years) [see clinical studies (14)] and pharmacokinetic data in pediatric subjects [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . the safety and effectiveness of isotretinoin capsules in pediatric patients less than 12 years of age have not been established. adverse reactions in pediatric subjects in trials with isotretinoin capsules, adverse reactions reported in pediatric subjects aged 12 to 17 years old were similar to those described in adults except for the increased incidence of back pain and arthralgia (both of which were sometimes severe) and myalgia in pediatric subjects. in a trial of pediatric subjects aged 12 to 17 years old treated with isotretinoin capsules, approximately 29% (104/358) developed back pain. back pain was severe in 14% (14/104) of the cases and occurred at a higher frequency in female subjects than male subjects. arthralgias were experienced in 22% (79/358) of pediatric subjects including severe arthralgias in 8% (6/79) of subjects. appropriate evaluation of the musculoskeletal system should be done in adolescents who present with these symptoms during or after a course of isotretinoin capsules. consider discontinuing isotretinoin capsules if any significant abnormality is found. effects on bone mineral density in pediatric subjects the effect on bone mineral density (bmd) of a 20-week course of therapy with isotretinoin capsules or another isotretinoin capsule product was evaluated in a double-blind, randomized clinical trial involving 396 adolescents with severe recalcitrant nodular acne (mean age 15.4 years old, range 12 to 17 years old, 80% males). given that there were no statistically significant differences between the two isotretinoin capsule groups following 20 weeks of treatment, the results are presented for the pooled treatment groups. the mean changes in bmd from baseline for the overall trial population were 1.8% for lumbar spine, -0.1% for total hip and -0.3% for femoral neck. mean bmd z-scores declined from baseline at each of these sites (-0.053, -0.109 and -0.104 respectively). out of 306 adolescents, 27 (9%) had clinically significant bmd declines defined as ≥4% lumbar spine or total hip, or ≥5% femoral neck, including 2 subjects for lumbar spine, 17 for total hip and 20 for femoral neck. repeat dxa scans within 2 to 3 months after the post treatment scan showed no recovery of bmd. long-term follow-up at 4 to 11 months showed that 3 out of 7 subjects had total hip and femoral neck bmd below pre-treatment baseline, and 2 others did not show the increase in bmd above baseline expected in this adolescent population. the significance of these changes in regard to long-term bone health and future fracture risk is unknown [see warnings and precautions (5.12)] . in an open-label clinical trial (n=217) of a single course of therapy with isotretinoin capsules for adolescents with severe recalcitrant nodular acne, bmd at several skeletal sites were not significantly decreased (lumbar spine change >-4% and total hip change >-5%) or were increased in the majority of subjects. one patient had a decrease in lumbar spine bmd >4% based on unadjusted data. sixteen (8%) subjects had decreases in lumbar spine bmd >4%, and all the other subjects (92%) did not have significant decreases or had increases (adjusted for body mass index). nine subjects (5%) had a decrease in total hip bmd >5% based on unadjusted data. twenty-one (11%) subjects had decreases in total hip bmd >5%, and all the other subjects (89%) did not have significant decreases or had increases (adjusted for body mass index). follow-up trials performed in 8 of the subjects with decreased bmd for up to 11 months thereafter demonstrated increasing bmd in 5 subjects at the lumbar spine, while the other 3 subjects had lumbar spine bmd measurements below baseline values. total hip bmd remained below baseline (range −1.6% to −7.6%) in 5 of 8 subjects (63%). in a separate open-label extension trial of 10 subjects including those ages 13 to 17 years, who started a second course of isotretinoin capsules 4 months after the first course, two subjects showed a decrease in mean lumbar spine bmd up to 3.3%. epiphyseal closure there are reports of premature epiphyseal closure in acne patients who used isotretinoin at recommended doses. the effect of multiple courses of isotretinoin on epiphyseal closure is unknown. in a 20-week clinical trial that included 289 adolescents who had hand radiographs taken to assess bone age, a total of 9 subjects had bone age changes that were clinically significant and for which an isotretinoin-related effect cannot be excluded [see warnings and precautions (5.12)] . clinical studies of isotretinoin capsules did not include sufficient numbers of geriatric subjects (subjects aged 65 years of age and older) to determine whether they respond differently from younger adults. although reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between geriatric and younger adults, effects of aging may increase some risks associated with isotretinoin capsules therapy.

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sun pharmaceutical industries, inc. - lacosamide (unii: 563ks2pqy5) (lacosamide - unii:563ks2pqy5) - lacosamide tablets are indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 4 years of age and older. lacosamide tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients 4 years of age and older. additional pediatric use information is approved for ucb, inc.’s vimpat® (lacosamide) tablets. however, due to ucb, inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information. none. pregnancy exposure registry   there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antiepileptic drugs (aeds), such as lacosamide, during pregnancy. encourage women who are taking lacosamide during pregnancy to enroll in the north american antiepileptic drug (naaed) pregnancy registry by calling 1-888-233-2334 or visiting http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org/. risk summary available data from the north american antiepileptic drug (naaed) pregnancy registry, a prospective cohort study,

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sun pharmaceutical industries, inc. - fingolimod hydrochloride (unii: g926ec510t) (fingolimod - unii:3qn8byn5qf) - fingolimod capsules are indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (ms), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in patients 10 years of age and older. fingolimod is contraindicated in patients who have: - in the last 6 months experienced myocardial infarction, unstable angina, stroke, transient ischemic attack (tia), decompensated heart failure requiring hospitalization or class iii/iv heart failure - a history or presence of mobitz type ii second-degree or third-degree av block or sick sinus syndrome, unless patient has a functioning pacemaker [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] - a baseline qtc interval ≥ 500 msec - cardiac arrhythmias requiring anti-arrhythmic treatment with class ia or class iii anti-arrhythmic drugs - had a hypersensitivity reaction to fingolimod or any of the excipients in fingolimod capsules. observed reactions include rash, urticaria and angioedema upon treatment initiation [see warni