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pd-rx pharmaceuticals, inc. - venlafaxine hydrochloride (unii: 7d7rx5a8mo) (venlafaxine - unii:grz5rcb1qg) - venlafaxine 75 mg - effexor xr (venlafaxine hydrochloride) extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (mdd). efficacy was established in three short-term (4, 8, and 12 weeks) and two long-term, maintenance trials. effexor xr is indicated for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (gad). efficacy was established in two 8-week and two 26-week placebo-controlled trials. effexor xr is indicated for the treatment of social anxiety disorder (sad), also known as social phobia. efficacy was established in four 12-week and one 26-week, placebo-controlled trials. effexor xr is indicated for the treatment of panic disorder (pd), with or without agoraphobia. efficacy was established in two 12-week placebo-controlled trials. hypersensitivity to venlafaxine hydrochloride, desvenlafaxine succinate or to any excipients in the formulation the use of maois (intended to treat psychiatric disorders) concomitantly with effexor xr or within 7 days of discontinuing treatment with effexor xr is contrai

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pd-rx pharmaceuticals, inc. - quetiapine fumarate (unii: 2s3pl1b6uj) (quetiapine - unii:bgl0jsy5si) - quetiapine tablet is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. the efficacy of quetiapine tablets in schizophrenia was established in three 6-week trials in adults and one 6-week trial in adolescents (13 to 17 years). the effectiveness of quetiapine tablets for the maintenance treatment of schizophrenia has not been systematically evaluated in controlled clinical trials [see clinical studies (14.1)]. quetiapine tablet is indicated for the acute treatment of manic episodes associated with bipolar i disorder, both as monotherapy and as an adjunct to lithium or divalproex. efficacy was established in two 12-week monotherapy trials in adults, in one 3-week adjunctive trial in adults, and in one 3-week monotherapy trial in pediatric patients (10 to 17 years) [see clinical studies (14.2)] . quetiapine tablet is indicated as monotherapy for the acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder. efficacy was established in two 8-week monotherapy trials in adult patients with bipolar i and bipolar ii disorder [see clinical studies (14.2)] . quetiapine tablet is indicated for the maintenance treatment of bipolar i disorder, as an adjunct to lithium or divalproex. efficacy was established in two maintenance trials in adults. the effectiveness of quetiapine tablets as monotherapy for the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder has not been systematically evaluated in controlled clinical trials [see clinical studies (14.2)] . pediatric schizophrenia and bipolar i disorder are serious mental disorders, however, diagnosis can be challenging. for pediatric schizophrenia, symptom profiles can be variable, and for bipolar i disorder, patients may have variable patterns of periodicity of manic or mixed symptoms. it is recommended that medication therapy for pediatric schizophrenia and bipolar i disorder be initiated only after a thorough diagnostic evaluation has been performed and careful consideration given to the risks associated with medication treatment. medication treatment for both pediatric schizophrenia and bipolar i disorder is indicated as part of a total treatment program that often includes psychological, educational and social interventions. hypersensitivity to quetiapine or to any excipients in the quetiapine tablets formulation. anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients treated with quetiapine tablets. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to atypical antipsychotics, including quetiapine, during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by contacting the national pregnancy registry for atypical antipsychotics at 1-866-961-2388 or online at http://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/ risk summary neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs (including quetiapine) during the third trimester are at risk for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms following delivery (see clinical considerations) . overall available data from published epidemiologic studies of pregnant women exposed to quetiapine have not established a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes (see data) . there are risks to the mother associated with untreated schizophrenia, bipolar i, or major depressive disorder, and with exposure to antipsychotics, including quetiapine, during pregnancy (see clinical considerations) . in animal studies, embryo-fetal toxicity occurred including delays in skeletal ossification at approximately 1 and 2 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 800 mg/day in both rats and rabbits, and an increased incidence of carpal/tarsal flexure (minor soft tissue anomaly) in rabbit fetuses at approximately 2 times the mrhd. in addition, fetal weights were decreased in both species. maternal toxicity (observed as decreased body weights and/or death) occurred at 2 times the mrhd in rats and approximately 1-2 times the mrhd in rabbits. the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations 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. clinical considerations disease-associated maternal and/or fetal risk there is a risk to the mother from untreated schizophrenia, or bipolar i disorder, including increased risk of relapse, hospitalization, and suicide. schizophrenia and bipolar i disorder are associated with increased adverse perinatal outcomes, including preterm birth. it is not known if this is a direct result of the illness or other comorbid factors. a prospective, longitudinal study followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depressive disorder who were euthymic and taking antidepressants at the beginning of pregnancy. the women who discontinued antidepressants during pregnancy were more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continued antidepressants. consider the risk of untreated depression when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medication during pregnancy and postpartum. fetal/neonatal adverse reactions extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms, including agitation, hypertonia, hypotonia, tremor, somnolence, respiratory distress, and feeding disorder have been reported in neonates who were exposed to antipsychotic drugs, including quetiapine, during the third trimester of pregnancy. these symptoms varied in severity. monitor neonates for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms and manage symptoms appropriately. some neonates recovered within hours or days without specific treatment; others required prolonged hospitalization. data human data published data from observational studies, birth registries, and case reports on the use of atypical antipsychotics during pregnancy do not report a clear association with antipsychotics and major birth defects. a retrospective cohort study from a medicaid database of 9258 women exposed to antipsychotics during pregnancy did not indicate an overall increased risk of major birth defects. animal data when pregnant rats and rabbits were exposed to quetiapine during organogenesis, there was no teratogenic effect in fetuses. doses were 25, 50 and 200 mg/kg in rats and 25, 50 and 100 mg/kg in rabbits which are approximately 0.3, 0.6 and 2-times (rats) and 0.6, 1 and 2-times (rabbits) the mrhd for schizophrenia of 800 mg/day based on mg/m2 body surface area. however, there was evidence of embryo-fetal toxicity including delays in skeletal ossification at approximately 1 and 2 times the mrhd of 800 mg/day in both rats and rabbits, and an increased incidence of carpal/tarsal flexure (minor soft tissue anomaly) in rabbit fetuses at approximately 2 times the mrhd. in addition, fetal weights were decreased in both species. maternal toxicity (observed as decreased body weights and/or death) occurred at 2 times the mrhd in rats and approximately 1-2 times the mrhd (all doses tested) in rabbits. in a peri/postnatal reproductive study in rats, no drug-related effects were observed when pregnant dams were treated with quetiapine at doses 0.01, 0.1, and 0.2 times the mrhd of 800 mg/day based on mg/m 2 body surface area. however, in a preliminary peri/postnatal study, there were increases in fetal and pup death, and decreases in mean litter weight at 3 times the mrhd. risk summary limited data from published literature report the presence of quetiapine in human breast milk at relative infant dose of <1% of the maternal weight-adjusted dosage. there are no consistent adverse events that have been reported in infants exposed to quetiapine through breast milk. there is no information on the effects of quetiapine on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for quetiapine and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from quetiapine or from the mother’s underlying condition. infertility females based on the pharmacologic action of quetiapine (d2 antagonism), treatment with quetiapine may result in an increase in serum prolactin levels, which may lead to a reversible reduction in fertility in females of reproductive potential [see warnings and precautions (5.15)] . in general, the adverse reactions observed in children and adolescents during the clinical trials were similar to those in the adult population with few exceptions. increases in systolic and diastolic blood pressure occurred in children and adolescents and did not occur in adults. orthostatic hypotension occurred more frequently in adults (4 to 7%) compared to children and adolescents (< 1%) [see warnings and precautions (5.7)and adverse reactions (6.1)]. schizophrenia the efficacy and safety of quetiapine in the treatment of schizophrenia in adolescents aged 13 to 17 years were demonstrated in one 6-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial [see indications and usage (1.1), dosage and administration (2.2), adverse reactions (6.1), and clinical studies (14.1)]. safety and effectiveness of quetiapine in pediatric patients less than 13 years of age with schizophrenia have not been established. maintenance the safety and effectiveness of quetiapine in the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder has not been established in pediatric patients less than 18 years of age. the safety and effectiveness of quetiapine in the maintenance treatment of schizophrenia has not been established in any patient population, including pediatric patients. bipolar mania the efficacy and safety of quetiapine in the treatment of mania in children and adolescents ages 10 to 17 years with bipolar i disorder was demonstrated in a 3-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial [see indications and usage (1.2), dosage and administration (2.3), adverse reactions (6.1), and clinical studies (14.2)]. safety and effectiveness of quetiapine in pediatric patients less than 10 years of age with bipolar mania have not been established. bipolar depression safety and effectiveness of quetiapine in pediatric patients less than 18 years of age with bipolar depression have not been established. a clinical trial with quetiapine extended release was conducted in children and adolescents (10 to 17 years of age) with bipolar depression, efficacy was not established. some differences in the pharmacokinetics of quetiapine were noted between children/adolescents (10 to 17 years of age) and adults. when adjusted for weight, the auc and cmax of quetiapine were 41% and 39% lower, respectively, in children and adolescents compared to adults. the pharmacokinetics of the active metabolite, norquetiapine, were similar between children/adolescents and adults after adjusting for weight [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . of the approximately 3700 patients in clinical studies with quetiapine, 7% (232) were 65 years of age or over. in general, there was no indication of any different tolerability of quetiapine in the elderly compared to younger adults. nevertheless, the presence of factors that might decrease pharmacokinetic clearance, increase the pharmacodynamic response to quetiapine, or cause poorer tolerance or orthostasis, should lead to consideration of a lower starting dose, slower titration, and careful monitoring during the initial dosing period in the elderly. the mean plasma clearance of quetiapine was reduced by 30% to 50% in elderly patients when compared to younger patients [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)and dosage and administration (2.3)] . clinical experience with quetiapine in patients with renal impairment is limited [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . since quetiapine is extensively metabolized by the liver, higher plasma levels are expected in patients with hepatic impairment. in this population, a low starting dose of 25 mg/day is recommended and the dose may be increased in increments of 25 mg/day to 50 mg/day [see dosage and administration (2.4)and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . quetiapine is not a controlled substance. quetiapine has not been systematically studied, in animals or humans, for its potential for abuse, tolerance, or physical dependence. while the clinical trials did not reveal any tendency for any drug-seeking behavior, these observations were not systematic and it is not possible to predict on the basis of this limited experience the extent to which a cns-active drug will be misused, diverted, and/or abused once marketed. consequently, patients should be evaluated carefully for a history of drug abuse, and such patients should be observed closely for signs of misuse or abuse of quetiapine, e.g., development of tolerance, increases in dose, drug-seeking behavior.

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pd-rx pharmaceuticals, inc. - duloxetine hydrochloride (unii: 9044sc542w) (duloxetine - unii:o5tnm5n07u) - duloxetine delayed-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of: - major depressive disorder in adults - generalized anxiety disorder in adults and pediatric patients 7 years of age and older - diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain in adults - fibromyalgia in adults and pediatric patients 13 years of age and older - chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults the use of maois intended to treat psychiatric disorders with duloxetine or within 5 days of stopping treatment with duloxetine is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. the use of duloxetine within 14 days of stopping an maoi intended to treat psychiatric disorders is contraindicated [see dosage and administration ( 2.8) and warnings and precautions ( 5.4)]. starting duloxetine in a patient who is being treated with maois such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [see dosage and administration ( 2.9) and warnings and precautions ( 5.4)]. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors the pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants, including duloxetine, during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by contacting the national pregnancy registry for antidepressants at 1-866-961-2388 or online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/research/pregnancyregistry/. risk summary   data from a postmarketing retrospective cohort study indicate that use of duloxetine in the month before delivery may be associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage. data from published literature and from a postmarketing retrospective cohort study have not identified a clear drug-associated risk of major birth defects or other adverse developmental outcomes (see data) . there are risks associated with untreated depression and fibromyalgia in pregnancy, and with exposure to snris and ssris, including duloxetine, during pregnancy (see clinical considerations). in rats and rabbits treated with duloxetine during the period of organogenesis, fetal weights were decreased but there was no evidence of developmental effects at doses up to 3 times and 6 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 120 mg/day given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis. when duloxetine was administered orally to pregnant rats throughout gestation and lactation, pup weights at birth and pup survival to 1 day postpartum were decreased at a dose 2 times the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis. at this dose, pup behaviors consistent with increased reactivity, such as increased startle response to noise and decreased habituation of locomotor activity were observed. post-weaning growth was not adversely affected. 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. clinical considerations disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk women who discontinue antidepressants during pregnancy are more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continue antidepressants. this finding is from a prospective, longitudinal study that followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depressive disorder who were euthymic and taking antidepressants at the beginning of pregnancy. consider the risk of untreated depression when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medication during pregnancy and postpartum. pregnant women with fibromyalgia are at increased risk for adverse maternal and infant outcomes including preterm premature rupture of membranes, preterm birth, small for gestational age, intrauterine growth restriction, placental disruption, and venous thrombosis. it is not known if these adverse maternal and fetal outcomes are a direct result of fibromyalgia or other comorbid factors.   maternal adverse reactions use of duloxetine in the month before delivery may be associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see warnings and precautions ( 5.5)].   fetal/neonatal adverse reaction neonates exposed to duloxetine and other snris or ssris late in the third trimester have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. such complications can arise immediately upon delivery. reported clinical findings have included respiratory distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, temperature instability, feeding difficulty, vomiting, hypoglycemia, hypotonia, hypertonia, hyperreflexia, tremor, jitteriness, irritability, and constant crying. these findings are consistent with either a direct toxic effect of the snris or ssris, or possibly, a drug discontinuation syndrome. it should be noted that, in some cases, the clinical picture is consistent with serotonin syndrome [see warnings and precautions ( 5.4)] . data human data data from a postmarketing retrospective claims-based cohort study found an increased risk for postpartum hemorrhage among 955 pregnant women exposed to duloxetine in the last month of pregnancy compared to 4,128,460 unexposed pregnant women (adjusted relative risk: 1.53; 95% ci: 1.08 to 2.18). the same study did not find a clinically meaningful increase in the risk for major birth defects in the comparison of 2532 women exposed to duloxetine in the first trimester of pregnancy to 1,284,827 unexposed women after adjusting for several confounders. methodologic limitations include possible residual confounding, misclassification of exposure and outcomes, lack of direct measures of disease severity, and lack of information about alcohol use, nutrition, and over-the-counter medication exposures. animal data in animal reproduction studies, duloxetine has been shown to have adverse effects on embryo/fetal and postnatal development. when duloxetine was administered orally to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis, there was no evidence of malformations or developmental variations at doses up to 45 mg/kg/day [3 times and 6 times, respectively, the mrhd of 120 mg/day given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis]. however, fetal weights were decreased at this dose, with a no-effect dose of 10 mg/kg/day (approximately equal to the mrhd in rats and 2 times the mrhd in rabbits). when duloxetine was administered orally to pregnant rats throughout gestation and lactation, the survival of pups to 1 day postpartum and pup body weights at birth and during the lactation period were decreased at a dose of 30 mg/kg/day (2 times the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis); the no-effect dose was 10 mg/kg/day. furthermore, behaviors consistent with increased reactivity, such as increased startle response to noise and decreased habituation of locomotor activity, were observed in pups following maternal exposure to 30 mg/kg/day. post-weaning growth and reproductive performance of the progeny were not affected adversely by maternal duloxetine treatment. risk summary data from published literature report the presence of duloxetine in human milk (see data) . there are reports of sedation, poor feeding, and poor weight gain in infants exposed to duloxetine through breast milk (see clinical considerations) . there are no data on the effect of duloxetine on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for duloxetine and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from duloxetine or from the underlying maternal condition. clinical considerations infants exposed to duloxetine should be monitored for sedation, poor feeding and poor weight gain. data disposition of duloxetine was studied in 6 lactating women who were at least 12 weeks postpartum and had elected to wean their infants. the women were given 40 mg of duloxetine twice daily for 3.5 days. the peak concentration measured in breast milk occurred at a median of 3 hours after the dose. the amount of duloxetine in breast milk was approximately 7 mcg/day while on that dose; the estimated daily infant dose was approximately 2 mcg/kg/day,which is less than 1% of the maternal dose. the presence of duloxetine metabolites in breast milk was not examined. the safety and effectiveness of duloxetine have been established for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (gad) in patients 7 years to 17 years of age and for treatment of juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome in patients 13 years to 17 years of age. the safety and effectiveness of duloxetine have not been established in pediatric patients with major depressive disorder (mdd), diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, or chronic musculoskeletal pain. antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in pediatric patients. monitor all pediatric patients being treated with antidepressants for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, especially during the initial few months of treatment, or at times of dosage changes [see warnings and precautions ( 5.1)] . perform regular monitoring of weight and growth in pediatric patients treated with duloxetine [see adverse reactions ( 6.1)]. generalized anxiety disorder use of duloxetine for the treatment of gad in patients 7 years to 17 years of age is supported by one 10-week, placebo-controlled trial (gad-6). the study included 272 pediatric patients with gad of which 47% were 7 years to 11 years of age (53% were 12 years to 17 years of age). duloxetine   demonstrated superiority over placebo as measured by greater improvement in the pediatric anxiety rating scale (pars) for gad severity score [see clinical studies ( 14.3)]. the safety and effectiveness of duloxetine for the treatment of gad in pediatric patients less than 7 years of age have not been established. fibromyalgia use of duloxetine for treatment of fibromyalgia in patients 13 years to 17 years of age is supported by a 13-week placebo-controlled trial in 184 patients with juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome (study fm-4). duloxetine showed improvement over placebo on the primary endpoint, change from baseline to end-of-treatment on the brief pain inventory (bpi) – modified short form: adolescent version 24-hour average pain severity rating [see clinical studies ( 14.5)]. the safety and effectiveness of duloxetine for the treatment of fibromyalgia in patients less than 13 years of age have not been established. major depressive disorder the safety and effectiveness of duloxetine have not been established in pediatric patients for the treatment of mdd. efficacy of duloxetine was not demonstrated in two 10-week, placebo-controlled trials with 800 pediatric patients aged 7 years to 17 years old with mdd (mdd-6 and mdd-7). neither duloxetine nor an active control (approved for treatment of pediatric mdd) was superior to placebo. the most frequently observed adverse reactions in the mdd pediatric clinical trials included nausea, headache, decreased weight, and abdominal pain. decreased appetite and weight loss have been observed in association with the use of ssris and snris.   juvenile animal toxicology data  duloxetine administration to young rats from post-natal day 21 (weaning) through post-natal day 90 (adult) resulted in decreased body weights that persisted into adulthood, but recovered when drug treatment was discontinued; slightly delayed (~1.5 days) sexual maturation in females, without any effect on fertility; and a delay in learning a complex task in adulthood, which was not observed after drug treatment was discontinued. these effects were observed at the high dose of 45 mg/kg/day (2 times the mrhd, for a child); the no-effect-level was 20 mg/kg/day (≈1 times the mrhd, for a child). geriatric exposure in premarketing clinical trials of duloxetine - of the 2,418 patients in mdd trials, 6% (143) were 65 years of age or over. - of the 1,041 patients in clbp trials, 21% (221) were 65 years of age or over. - of the 487 patients in oa trials, 41% (197) were 65 years of age or over. - of   the 1,074 patients in the dpnp trials, 33% (357) were 65 years of age or over. - of the 1,761 patients in fm trials, 8% (140) were 65 years of age or over. in the mdd, gad, dpnp, fm, oa, and clbp studies, no overall differences in safety or effectiveness were generally observed between these patients and younger adult patients, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between these geriatric and younger adult patients, but greater sensitivity of some older patients cannot be ruled out. ssris and snris, including duloxetine have been associated with clinically significant hyponatremia in geriatric patients, who may be at greater risk for this adverse reaction [see warnings and precautions ( 5.13)] . in an analysis of data from all placebo-controlled-trials, duloxetine -treated patients reported a higher rate of falls compared to placebo-treated patients. the increased risk appears to be proportional to a patient’s underlying risk for falls. underlying risk appears to increase steadily with age. as geriatric patients tend to have a higher prevalence of risk factors for falls such as medications, medical comorbidities and gait disturbances, the impact of increasing age by itself on falls during duloxetine treatment is unclear. falls with serious consequences including bone fractures and hospitalizations have been reported with duloxetine use [see warnings and precautions ( 5.3) and adverse reactions ( 6.1)] .  the pharmacokinetics of duloxetine after a single dose of 40 mg were compared in healthy elderly females (65 years to 77 years) and healthy middle-age females (32 years to 50 years). there was no difference in the c max , but the auc of duloxetine was somewhat (about 25%) higher and the half-life about 4 hours longer in the elderly females. population pharmacokinetic analyses suggest that the typical values for clearance decrease by approximately 1% for each year of age between 25 years to 75 years of age; but age as a predictive factor only accounts for a small percentage of between-patient variability. dosage adjustment based on the age of the adult patient is not necessary. duloxetine's half-life is similar in men and women. dosage adjustment based on gender is not necessary. duloxetine bioavailability (auc) appears to be reduced by about one-third in smokers. dosage modifications are not recommended for smokers. no specific pharmacokinetic study was conducted to investigate the effects of race. patients with clinically evident hepatic impairment have decreased duloxetine metabolism and elimination. after a single 20 mg dose of duloxetine, 6 cirrhotic patients with moderate liver impairment (child-pugh class b) had a mean plasma duloxetine clearance about 15% that of age- and gender-matched healthy subjects, with a 5-fold increase in mean exposure (auc). although c max was similar to normals in the cirrhotic patients, the half-life was about 3 times longer [see dosage and administration ( 2.7) and warnings and precautions ( 5.14)] . limited data are available on the effects of duloxetine in patients with end-stage renal disease (esrd). after a single 60 mg dose of duloxetine, c max and auc values were approximately 100% greater in patients with esrd receiving chronic intermittent hemodialysis than in subjects with normal renal function. the elimination half-life, however, was similar in both groups. the aucs of the major circulating metabolites, 4-hydroxy duloxetine glucuronide and 5-hydroxy, 6-methoxy duloxetine sulfate, largely excreted in urine, were approximately 7- to 9-fold higher and would be expected to increase further with multiple dosing. population pk analyses suggest that mild to moderate degrees of renal impairment (estimated crcl 30 to 80 ml/min) have no significant effect on duloxetine apparent clearance [see dosage and administration ( 2.7) and warnings and precautions ( 5.14)] . in animal studies, duloxetine did not demonstrate barbiturate-like (depressant) abuse potential. while duloxetine has not been systematically studied in humans for its potential for abuse, there was no indication of drug-seeking behavior in the clinical trials. however, it is not possible to predict on the basis of premarketing experience the extent to which a cns active drug will be misused, diverted, and/or abused once marketed. consequently, physicians should carefully evaluate patients for a history of drug abuse and follow such patients closely, observing them for signs of misuse or abuse of duloxetine (e.g., development of tolerance, incrementation of dose, drug-seeking behavior). in drug dependence studies, duloxetine did not demonstrate dependence-producing potential in rats.

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pd-rx pharmaceuticals, inc. - phenytoin sodium (unii: 4182431bjh) (phenytoin - unii:6158tkw0c5) - phenytoin sodium 100 mg - extended phenytoin sodium capsules, usp are indicated for the control of generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) and complex partial (psychomotor, temporal lobe) seizures and prevention and treatment of seizures occurring during or following neurosurgery. phenytoin serum level determinations may be necessary for optimal dosage adjustments (see dosage and administration and clinical pharmacology sections). phenytoin is contraindicated in those patients who are hypersensitive to phenytoin or other hydantoins.

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pd-rx pharmaceuticals, inc. - olanzapine (unii: n7u69t4szr) (olanzapine - unii:n7u69t4szr) - olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets are indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. efficacy was established in three clinical trials in adult patients with schizophrenia: two 6-week trials and one maintenance trial. in adolescent patients with schizophrenia (ages 13 to 17), efficacy was established in one 6-week trial [see clinical studies ( 14.1)] . when deciding among the alternative treatments available for adolescents, clinicians should consider the increased potential (in adolescents as compared with adults) for weight gain and dyslipidemia. clinicians should consider the potential long-term risks when prescribing to adolescents, and in many cases this may lead them to consider prescribing other drugs first in adolescents [see warnings and precautions ( 5.5)] . monotherapy — olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets are indicated for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar i disorder and maintenance treatment of bipolar i disorder. efficacy was established in three clinical trials in adult patients with manic or mixed episodes of bipolar i disorder: two 3- to 4-week trials and one monotherapy maintenance trial. in adolescent patients with manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar i disorder (ages 13 to 17), efficacy was established in one 3-week trial [see clinical studies ( 14.2)] . when deciding among the alternative treatments available for adolescents, clinicians should consider the increased potential (in adolescents as compared with adults) for weight gain and dyslipidemia. clinicians should consider the potential long-term risks when prescribing to adolescents, and in many cases this may lead them to consider prescribing other drugs first in adolescents [see warnings and precautions ( 5.5)] . adjunctive therapy to lithium or valproate — olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets are indicated for the treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar i disorder as an adjunct to lithium or valproate. efficacy was established in two 6-week clinical trials in adults. the effectiveness of adjunctive therapy for longer-term use has not been systematically evaluated in controlled trials [see clinical studies ( 14.2)] . pediatric schizophrenia and bipolar i disorder are serious mental disorders; however, diagnosis can be challenging. for pediatric schizophrenia, symptom profiles can be variable, and for bipolar i disorder, pediatric patients may have variable patterns of periodicity of manic or mixed symptoms. it is recommended that medication therapy for pediatric schizophrenia and bipolar i disorder be initiated only after a thorough diagnostic evaluation has been performed and careful consideration given to the risks associated with medication treatment. medication treatment for both pediatric schizophrenia and bipolar i disorder should be part of a total treatment program that often includes psychological, educational and social interventions. olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets and fluoxetine in combination is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder, based on clinical studies. when using olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets and fluoxetine in combination, refer to the clinical studies section of the package insert for symbyax. olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets monotherapy is not indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. oral olanzapine disintegrating tablets and fluoxetine in combination is indicated for the treatment of treatment resistant depression (major depressive disorder in patients who do not respond to 2 separate trials of different antidepressants of adequate dose and duration in the current episode), based on clinical studies in adult patients. when using olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets and fluoxetine in combination, refer to the clinical studies section of the package insert for symbyax. olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets monotherapy is not indicated for the treatment of treatment resistant depression. - none with olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets monotherapy. - when using olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets and fluoxetine in combination, also refer to the contraindications section of the package insert for symbyax. - for specific information about the contraindications of lithium or valproate, refer to the contraindications section of the package inserts for these other products. when using olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets and fluoxetine in combination, also refer to the use in specific populations section of the package insert for symbyax. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to atypical antipsychotics, including olanzapine, during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by contacting the national pregnancy registry for atypical antipsychotics at 1-866-961-2388 or visit http://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/. risk summary neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs, including olanzapine, during the third trimester are at risk for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms following delivery (see clinical considerations). overall available data from published epidemiologic studies of pregnant women exposed to olanzapine have not established a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes (see data). there are risks to the mother associated with untreated schizophrenia or bipolar i disorder and with exposure to antipsychotics, including olanzapine, during pregnancy (see clinical considerations) . olanzapine was not teratogenic when administered orally to pregnant rats and rabbits at doses that are 9- and 30-times the daily oral maximum recommended human dose (mrhd), based on mg/m 2 body surface area; some fetal toxicities were observed at these doses (see data). the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, 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. clinical considerations disease-associated maternal and embryo/fetal risk there is a risk to the mother from untreated schizophrenia or bipolar i disorder, including increased risk of relapse, hospitalization, and suicide. schizophrenia and bipolar i disorder are associated with increased adverse perinatal outcomes, including preterm birth. it is not known if this is a direct result of the illness or other comorbid factors. fetal/neonatal adverse reactions extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms, including agitation, hypertonia, hypotonia, tremor, somnolence, respiratory distress, and feeding disorder have been reported in neonates who were exposed to antipsychotic drugs, including olanzapine, during the third trimester of pregnancy. these symptoms have varied in severity. monitor neonates for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms and manage symptoms appropriately. some neonates recovered within hours or days without specific treatment; others required prolonged hospitalization.   data human data placental passage has been reported in published study reports; however, the placental passage ratio was highly variable ranging between 7% to 167% at birth following exposure during pregnancy. the clinical relevance of this finding is unknown. published data from observational studies, birth registries, and case reports that have evaluated the use of atypical antipsychotics during pregnancy do not establish an increased risk of major birth defects. a retrospective cohort study from a medicaid database of 9258 women exposed to antipsychotics during pregnancy did not indicate an overall increased risk for major birth defects. animal data in oral reproduction studies in rats at doses up to 18 mg/kg/day and in rabbits at doses up to 30 mg/kg/day (9 and 30 times the daily oral mrhd based on mg/m 2 body surface area, respectively), no evidence of teratogenicity was observed. in an oral rat teratology study, early resorptions and increased numbers of nonviable fetuses were observed at a dose of 18 mg/kg/day (9 times the daily oral mrhd based on mg/m 2 body surface area), and gestation was prolonged at 10 mg/kg/day (5 times the daily oral mrhd based on mg/m 2 body surface area). in an oral rabbit teratology study, fetal toxicity manifested as increased resorptions and decreased fetal weight, occurred at a maternally toxic dose of 30 mg/kg/day (30 times the daily oral mrhd based on mg/m 2 body surface area). risk summary olanzapine is present in human milk. there are reports of excess sedation, irritability, poor feeding and extrapyramidal symptoms (tremors and abnormal muscle movements) in infants exposed to olanzapine through breast milk (see clinical considerations). there is no information on the effects of olanzapine on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for olanzapine and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from olanzapine or from the mother’s underlying condition. clinical considerations infants exposed to olanzapine should be monitored for excess sedation, irritability, poor feeding, and extrapyramidal symptoms (tremors and abnormal muscle movements). infertility females based on the pharmacologic action of olanzapine (d 2 receptor antagonism), treatment with olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets may result in an increase in serum prolactin levels, which may lead to a reversible reduction in fertility in females of reproductive potential [see warnings and precautions ( 5.15)] . the safety and effectiveness of oral olanzapine in the treatment of schizophrenia and manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar i disorder were established in short-term studies in adolescents (ages 13 to 17 years). use of olanzapine in adolescents is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies of olanzapine in which 268 adolescents received olanzapine in a range of 2.5 to 20 mg/day [see clinical studies ( 14.1, 14.2)] . recommended starting dose for adolescents is lower than that for adults [see dosage and administration ( 2.1, 2.2)] . compared to patients from adult clinical trials, adolescents were likely to gain more weight, experience increased sedation, and have greater increases in total cholesterol, triglycerides, ldl cholesterol, prolactin and hepatic aminotransferase levels [see warnings and precautions ( 5.5, 5.15, 5.17) and adverse reactions (6.1)]. when deciding among the alternative treatments available for adolescents, clinicians should consider the increased potential (in adolescents as compared with adults) for weight gain and dyslipidemia. clinicians should consider the potential long-term risks when prescribing to adolescents, and in many cases this may lead them to consider prescribing other drugs first in adolescents [see indications and usage ( 1.1, 1.2)] . safety and effectiveness of olanzapine in children <13 years of age have not been established [see patient counseling information ( 17)] . safety and efficacy of olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination in children and adolescents (10 to 17 years of age) have been established for the acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. safety and effectiveness of olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination in children <10 years of age have not been established. of the 2,500 patients in premarketing clinical studies with oral olanzapine, 11% (263) were 65 years of age or over. in patients with schizophrenia, there was no indication of any different tolerability of olanzapine in the elderly compared to younger patients. studies in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis have suggested that there may be a different tolerability profile in this population compared to younger patients with schizophrenia. elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with olanzapine are at an increased risk of death compared to placebo. in placebo-controlled studies of olanzapine in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis, there was a higher incidence of cerebrovascular adverse events (e.g., stroke, transient ischemic attack) in patients treated with olanzapine compared to patients treated with placebo. in 5 placebo-controlled studies of olanzapine in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis (n=1184), the following adverse reactions were reported in olanzapine-treated patients at an incidence of at least 2% and significantly greater than placebo-treated patients: falls, somnolence, peripheral edema, abnormal gait, urinary incontinence, lethargy, increased weight, asthenia, pyrexia, pneumonia, dry mouth and visual hallucinations. the rate of discontinuation due to adverse reactions was greater with olanzapine than placebo (13% vs 7%). elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with olanzapine are at an increased risk of death compared to placebo. olanzapine is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis [see boxed warning, warnings and precautions ( 5.1), and patient counseling information ( 17)] . olanzapine is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis. also, the presence of factors that might decrease pharmacokinetic clearance or increase the pharmacodynamic response to olanzapine should lead to consideration of a lower starting dose for any geriatric patient [see boxed warning, dosage and administration ( 2.1), and warnings and precautions ( 5.1)] . clinical studies of olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination did not include sufficient numbers of patients ≥65 years of age to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. in studies prospectively designed to assess abuse and dependence potential, olanzapine was shown to have acute depressive cns effects but little or no potential of abuse or physical dependence in rats administered oral doses up to 15 times the daily oral mrhd (20 mg) and rhesus monkeys administered oral doses up to 8 times the daily oral mrhd based on mg/m 2  body surface area. olanzapine has not been systematically studied in humans for its potential for abuse, tolerance, or physical dependence. while the clinical trials did not reveal any tendency for any drug-seeking behavior, these observations were not systematic, and it is not possible to predict on the basis of this limited experience the extent to which a cns-active drug will be misused, diverted, and/or abused once marketed. consequently, patients should be evaluated carefully for a history of drug abuse, and such patients should be observed closely for signs of misuse or abuse of olanzapine (e.g., development of tolerance, increases in dose, drug-seeking behavior).

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pd-rx pharmaceuticals, inc. - amitriptyline hydrochloride (unii: 26lud4jo9k) (amitriptyline - unii:1806d8d52k) - for the relief of symptoms of depression. endogenous depression is more likely to be alleviated than are other depressive states. amitriptyline hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients who have shown prior hypersensitivity to it. it should not be given concomitantly with monoamine oxidase inhibitors. hyperpyretic crises, severe convulsions, and deaths have occurred in patients receiving tricyclic antidepressant and monoamine oxidase inhibiting drugs simultaneously. when it is desired to replace a monoamine oxidase inhibitor with amitriptyline hydrochloride, a minimum of 14 days should be allowed to elapse after the former is discontinued. amitriptyline hydrochloride should then be initiated cautiously with gradual increase in dosage until optimum response is achieved. amitriptyline hydrochloride should not be given with cisapride due to the potential for increased qt interval and increased risk for arrhythmia. this drug is not recommended for use during the acute recovery phase following myocardial infarc

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pd-rx pharmaceuticals, inc. - amitriptyline hydrochloride (unii: 26lud4jo9k) (amitriptyline - unii:1806d8d52k) - for the relief of symptoms of depression. endogenous depression is more likely to be alleviated than are other depressive states. amitriptyline hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients who have shown prior hypersensitivity to it. it should not be given concomitantly with monoamine oxidase inhibitors. hyperpyretic crises, severe convulsions, and deaths have occurred in patients receiving tricyclic antidepressant and monoamine oxidase inhibiting drugs simultaneously. when it is desired to replace a monoamine oxidase inhibitor with amitriptyline hydrochloride, a minimum of 14 days should be allowed to elapse after the former is discontinued. amitriptyline hydrochloride should then be initiated cautiously with gradual increase in dosage until optimum response is achieved. amitriptyline hydrochloride should not be given with cisapride due to the potential for increased qt interval and increased risk for arrhythmia. this drug is not recommended for use during the acute recovery phase following myocardial infarc

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pd-rx pharmaceuticals, inc. - fluvoxamine maleate (unii: 5lgn83g74v) (fluvoxamine - unii:o4l1xpo44w) - fluvoxamine maleate tablets are indicated for the treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd), as defined in dsm-iii-r or dsm-iv. the obsessions or compulsions cause marked distress, are time-consuming, or significantly interfere with social or occupational functioning. obsessive compulsive disorder is characterized by recurrent and persistent ideas, thoughts, impulses or images (obsessions) that are ego-dystonic and/or repetitive, purposeful, and intentional behaviors (compulsions) that are recognized by the person as excessive or unreasonable. the efficacy of fluvoxamine maleate tablets was established in four trials in outpatients with ocd: two 10-week trials in adults, one 10-week trial in pediatric patients (ages 8 to 17), and one maintenance trial in adults [see clinical studies ( 14)]. coadministration coadministration of tizanidine, thioridazine, alosetron, or pimozide with fluvoxamine maleate tablets is contraindicated [see warnings and precautions ( 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7)]. serotonin syndrome and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (maois)   the use of maois intended to treat psychiatric disorders with fluvoxamine maleate tablets or within 14 days of stopping treatment with fluvoxamine maleate tablets is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. the use of fluvoxamine maleate tablets within 14 days of stopping an maoi intended to treat psychiatric disorders is also contraindicated [ see dosage and administration ( 2.4), warnings and precautions ( 5.2)]. starting fluvoxamine maleate tablets in a patient who is being treated with maois such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [see dosage and administration ( 2.5), warnings and precautions ( 5.2)]. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the national pregnancy registry for antidepressants at 1-844-405-6185 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants/.   risk summary based on data from published observational studies, exposure to ssris, particularly in the month before delivery, has been associated with a less than 2-fold increase in the risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see warnings and precautions ( 5.10) and clinical considerations]. prolonged experience with fluvoxamine in pregnant women over decades, based on published observational studies, have not identified a clear drug-associated risk of major birth defects or miscarriage (see data). there are risks associated with untreated depression in pregnancy and risks of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (pphn) and poor neonatal adaptation with exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssris), including fluvoxamine, during pregnancy (see clinical considerations).   when pregnant rats were treated orally with fluvoxamine throughout the period of organogenesis, increased embryofetal death and increased incidences of fetal eye abnormalities (folded retinas) was observed at doses ≥3 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 300 mg/day given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis. in addition, decreased fetal body weight was seen at a dose 6 times the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis. there were no adverse developmental effects in rabbits treated with fluvoxamine during the period of organogenesis up to a dose 2 times the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis. when fluvoxamine was administered orally to rats during pregnancy and lactation, increased pup mortality at birth was seen at a dose 2 times the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis. in addition, decreases in pup body weight and survival were observed at doses that are ≥0.13 times the mrhd given to adolescents (see data).   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 risks of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.   clinical considerations disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk women who discontinue antidepressants during pregnancy are more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continue antidepressants. this finding is from a prospective, longitudinal study that followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depressive disorder who were euthymic and taking antidepressants at the beginning of pregnancy. consider the risk of untreated depression when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medication during pregnancy and postpartum.   maternal adverse reactions use of fluvoxamine maleate tablets in the month before delivery may be associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see warnings and precautions ( 5.10)] . fetal/neonatal adverse reactions neonates exposed to fluvoxamine maleate tablets and other ssris or snris late in the third trimester have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. such complications can arise immediately upon delivery. reported clinical findings have included respiratory distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, temperature instability, feeding difficulty, vomiting, hypoglycemia, hypotonia, hypertonia, hyperreflexia, tremor, jitteriness, irritability, and constant crying. these features are consistent with either a direct toxic effect of ssris and snris or, possibly, a drug discontinuation syndrome. it should be noted that, in some cases, the clinical picture is consistent with serotonin syndrome [see warnings and precautions (5.2)].   data human data exposure during late pregnancy to ssris may have an increased risk for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (pphn). pphn occurs in 1 to 2 per 1000 live births in the general population and is associated with substantial neonatal morbidity and mortality.   animal data when pregnant rats were given oral doses of fluvoxamine (60, 120, or 240 mg/kg) throughout the period of organogenesis, developmental toxicity in the form of increased embryofetal death and increased incidences of fetal eye abnormalities (folded retinas) was observed at doses of 120 mg/kg or greater (3 times the mrhd of 300 mg/day, given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis). decreased fetal body weight was seen at the high dose of 240 mg/kg/day (6 times the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis). the no effect dose for developmental toxicity in this study was 60 mg/kg/day (1.6 times the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis).   in a study in which pregnant rabbits were administered doses of up to 40 mg/kg (approximately 2.1 times the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis) during the period of organogenesis, no adverse effects on embryofetal development were observed.   in other reproduction studies in which female rats were dosed orally during pregnancy and lactation (5, 20, 80, or 160 mg/kg), increased pup mortality at birth was seen at doses of 80 mg/kg/day (2 times the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis) or greater and decreases in pup body weight and survival were observed at all doses (low effect dose approximately 0.13 times the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis). data from published literature report the presence of fluvoxamine is in human milk (see data). no adverse effects on the breastfed infant have been reported in most cases of maternal use of fluvoxamine during breastfeeding. however, there are reports of diarrhea, vomiting, decreased sleep, and agitation (see clinical considerations). there are no data on the effect of fluvoxamine on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for fluvoxamine and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from fluvoxamine or from the underlying maternal condition.   clinical considerations monitor infants exposed to fluvoxamine through breast milk for diarrhea, vomiting, decreased sleep, and agitation.   data milk drug concentrations ≤ 425 ng/ml were observed following maternal dosing of fluvoxamine 25 mg/day to 300 mg/day in published case reports and case series. infertility animal findings suggest fertility may be impaired while taking fluvoxamine [see nonclinical toxicology ( 13.1)]. the efficacy of fluvoxamine maleate for the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder was demonstrated in a 10-week multicenter placebo controlled study with 120 outpatients ages 8 to 17. in addition, 99 of these outpatients continued open-label fluvoxamine maleate treatment for up to another one to three years, equivalent to 94 patient years. the adverse event profile observed in that study was generally similar to that observed in adult studies with fluvoxamine [ see adverse reactions (6.3),dosage and administration (2.2)].   decreased appetite and weight loss have been observed in association with the use of fluvoxamine as well as other ssris. consequently, regular monitoring of weight and growth is recommended if treatment of a child with an ssri is to be continued long term.   the risks, if any, that may be associated with fluvoxamine’s extended use in children and adolescents with ocd have not been systematically assessed. the prescriber should be mindful that the evidence relied upon to conclude that fluvoxamine is safe for use in children and adolescents derives from relatively short term clinical studies and from extrapolation of experience gained with adult patients. in particular, there are no studies that directly evaluate the effects of long term fluvoxamine use on the growth, cognitive behavioral development, and maturation of children and adolescents. although there is no affirmative finding to suggest that fluvoxamine possesses a capacity to adversely affect growth, development or maturation, the absence of such findings is not compelling evidence of the absence of the potential of fluvoxamine to have adverse effects in chronic use [see warnings and precautions (5.1)].   safety and effectiveness in the pediatric population other than pediatric patients with ocd have not been established [see boxed warning; warnings and precautions(5.1)] . anyone considering the use of fluvoxamine maleate tablets in a child or adolescent must balance the potential risks with the clinical need. approximately 230 patients participating in controlled premarketing studies with fluvoxamine maleate tablets were 65 years of age or over. no overall differences in safety were observed between these patients and younger patients. other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in response between the elderly and younger patients. however, ssris and snris, including fluvoxamine maleate tablets, have been associated with several cases of clinically significant hyponatremia in elderly patients, who may be at greater risk for this adverse event [see warnings and precautions ( 5.13)] . furthermore, the clearance of fluvoxamine is decreased by about 50% in elderly compared to younger patients [see clinical pharmacology ( 12.3)], and greater sensitivity of some older individuals also cannot be ruled out. consequently, a lower starting dose should be considered in elderly patients and fluvoxamine maleate tablets should be slowly titrated during initiation of therapy. fluvoxamine maleate tablets are not a controlled substance. the potential for abuse, tolerance and physical dependence with fluvoxamine maleate has been studied in a nonhuman primate model. no evidence of dependency phenomena was found. the discontinuation effects of fluvoxamine maleate tablets were not systematically evaluated in controlled clinical trials. fluvoxamine maleate tablets were not systematically studied in clinical trials for potential for abuse, but there was no indication of drug-seeking behavior in clinical trials. it should be noted, however, that patients at risk for drug dependency were systematically excluded from investigational studies of fluvoxamine maleate. generally, it is not possible to predict on the basis of preclinical or premarketing clinical experience the extent to which a cns active drug will be misused, diverted, and/or abused once marketed. consequently, physicians should carefully evaluate patients for a history of drug abuse and follow such patients closely, observing them for signs of fluvoxamine maleate misuse or abuse (i.e., development of tolerance, incrementation of dose, drug-seeking behavior).

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pd-rx pharmaceuticals, inc. - imipramine hydrochloride (unii: bke5q1j60u) (imipramine - unii:ogg85sx4e4) - depression -for the relief of symptoms of depression. endogenous depression is more likely to be alleviated than other depressive states. one to three weeks of treatment may be needed before optimal therapeutic effects are evident. childhood enuresis -may be useful as temporary adjunctive therapy in reducing enuresis in children aged 6 years and older, after possible organic causes have been excluded by appropriate tests. in patients having daytime symptoms of frequency and urgency, examination should include voiding cystourethrography and cystoscopy, as necessary. the effectiveness of treatment may decrease with continued drug administration. the concomitant use of monoamine oxidase inhibiting compounds is contraindicated. hyperpyretic crises or severe convulsive seizures may occur in patients receiving such combinations. the potentiation of adverse effects can be serious, or even fatal. when it is desired to substitute imipramine hydrochloride in patients receiving a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, as long an

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pd-rx pharmaceuticals, inc. - amitriptyline hydrochloride (unii: 26lud4jo9k) (amitriptyline - unii:1806d8d52k) - amitriptyline hydrochloride 10 mg - for the relief of symptoms of depression. endogenous depression is more likely to be alleviated than are other depressive states. amitriptyline hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients who have shown prior hypersensitivity to it. it should not be given concomitantly with monoamine oxidase inhibitors. hyperpyretic crises, severe convulsions, and deaths have occurred in patients receiving tricyclic antidepressant and monoamine oxidase inhibiting drugs simultaneously. when it is desired to replace a monoamine oxidase inhibitor with amitriptyline hydrochloride, a minimum of 14 days should be allowed to elapse after the former is discontinued. amitriptyline hydrochloride should then be initiated cautiously with a gradual increase in dosage until optimum response is achieved. amitriptyline hydrochloride should not be given with cisapride due to the potential for increased qt interval and increased risk for arrhythmia. this drug is not recommended for use during the acute recovery phase following myocardial infa