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cardinal health 107, llc - clopidogrel bisulfate (unii: 08i79htp27) (clopidogrel - unii:a74586sno7) - clopidogrel 75 mg - in patients with established peripheral arterial disease or with a history of recent myocardial infarction (mi) or recent stroke clopidogrel bisulfate tablets is indicated to reduce the rate of mi and stroke. clopidogrel tablets are contraindicated in patients with active pathological bleeding such as peptic ulcer or intracranial hemorrhage. clopidogrel tablets are contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis) to clopidogrel or any component of the product [see adverse reactions ( 6.2)] . risk summary available data from cases reported in published literature and postmarketing surveillance with clopidogrel use in pregnant women have not identified any drug-associated risks for major birth defects or miscarriage [see data] .there are risks to the pregnant woman and fetus associated with myocardial infarction and stroke [see clinical considerations]. no evidence of fetotoxicity was observed when clopidogrel was administered to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses corresponding to 65 and 78 times the recommended daily human dose [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/or embryo/fetal risk myocardial infarction and stroke are medical emergencies. therapy for the pregnant woman should not be withheld because of potential concerns regarding the effects of clopidogrel on the fetus. labor or delivery clopidogrel use during labor or delivery will increase the risk of maternal bleeding and hemorrhage. avoid neuraxial blockade during clopidogrel use because of the risk of spinal hematoma. when possible, discontinue clopidogrel 5 to 7 days prior to labor, delivery, or neuraxial blockade. data human data the available data from published case reports over two decades of postmarketing use have not identified an association with clopidogrel use in pregnancy and major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse fetal outcomes. animal data embryo-fetal developmental toxicology studies were performed in pregnant rats and rabbits with doses up to 500 and 300 mg/kg/day, respectively, administered during organogenesis. these doses, corresponding to 65 and 78 times the recommended daily human dose, respectively, on a mg/m 2 basis, revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or fetotoxicity due to clopidogrel. risk summary there are no data on the presence of clopidogrel in human milk or the effects on milk production. no adverse effects on breastfed infants have been observed with maternal clopidogrel use during lactation in a small number of postmarketing cases. studies in rats have shown that clopidogrel and/or its metabolites are present in the milk. when a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely that the drug will be present in human milk. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with mother's clinical need for clopidogrel and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from clopidogrel or from underlying maternal condition. safety and effectiveness in the pediatric population have not been established. a randomized, placebo-controlled trial (clarinet) did not demonstrate a clinical benefit of clopidogrel in neonates and infants with cyanotic congenital heart disease palliated with a systemic-to-pulmonary arterial shunt. possible factors contributing to this outcome were the dose of clopidogrel, the concomitant administration of aspirin, and the late initiation of therapy following shunt palliation. it cannot be ruled out that a trial with a different design would demonstrate a clinical benefit in this patient population. of the total number of subjects in the caprie and cure controlled clinical studies, approximately 50% of patients treated with clopidogrel bisulfate were 65 years of age and older, and 15% were 75 years and older. in commit, approximately 58% of the patients treated with clopidogrel bisulfate were 60 years and older, 26% of whom were 70 years and older. the observed risk of bleeding events with clopidogrel bisulfate plus aspirin versus placebo plus aspirin by age category is provided in table 1 and table 2 for the cure and commit trials, respectively [see adverse reactions ( 6.1)] . no dosage adjustment is necessary in elderly patients. experience is limited in patients with severe and moderate renal impairment [seeclinicalpharmacology( 12.2)]. no dosage adjustment is necessary in patients with hepatic impairment [see clinical pharmacology ( 12.2)] .

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cardinal health 107, llc - gabapentin (unii: 6cw7f3g59x) (gabapentin - unii:6cw7f3g59x) - gabapentin is indicated for: • management of postherpetic neuralgia in adults • adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures, with and without secondary generalization, in adults and pediatric patients 3 years and older with epilepsy gabapentin is contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to the drug or its ingredients. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antiepileptic drugs (aeds), such as gabapentin, during pregnancy. encourage women who are taking gabapentin during pregnancy to enroll in the north american antiepileptic drug (naaed) pregnancy registry by calling the toll free number 1-888-233-2334 or visiting http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org/. risk summary there are no adequate data on the developmental risks associated with the use of gabapentin in pregnant women. in nonclinical studies in mice, rats, and rabbits, gabapentin was developmentally toxic (increased fetal skeletal and visceral abnormalities, and increased embryofetal mortality) when administered to pregnant animals at doses similar to or lower than those used clinically [see data]. 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. the background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. data animal data   when pregnant mice received oral doses of gabapentin (500, 1000, or 3000 mg/kg/day) during the period of organogenesis, embryofetal toxicity (increased incidences of skeletal variations) was observed at the two highest doses. the no-effect dose for embryofetal developmental toxicity in mice (500 mg/kg/day) is less than the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 3600 mg on a body surface area (mg/m2 ) basis. in studies in which rats received oral doses of gabapentin (500 to 2000 mg/kg/day) during pregnancy, adverse effect on offspring development (increased incidences of hydroureter and/or hydronephrosis) were observed at all doses. the lowest dose tested is similar to the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis. when pregnant rabbits were treated with gabapentin during the period of organogenesis, an increase in embryofetal mortality was observed at all doses tested (60, 300, or 1500 mg/kg). the lowest dose tested is less than the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis. in a published study, gabapentin (400 mg/kg/day) was administered by intraperitoneal injection to neonatal mice during the first postnatal week, a period of synaptogenesis in rodents (corresponding to the last trimester of pregnancy in humans). gabapentin caused a marked decrease in neuronal synapse formation in brains of intact mice and abnormal neuronal synapse formation in a mouse model of synaptic repair. gabapentin has been shown in vitro to interfere with activity of the α2δ subunit of voltage-activated calcium channels, a receptor involved in neuronal synaptogenesis. the clinical significance of these findings is unknown. risk summary gabapentin is secreted in human milk following oral administration. the effects on the breastfed infant and on milk production are unknown. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for gabapentin and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from gabapentin or from the underlying maternal condition. safety and effectiveness of gabapentin in the management of postherpetic neuralgia in pediatric patients have not been established. safety and effectiveness as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures in pediatric patients below the age of 3 years has not been established [see clinical studies (14.2)]. the total number of patients treated with gabapentin in controlled clinical trials in patients with postherpetic neuralgia was 336, of which 102 (30%) were 65 to 74 years of age, and 168 (50%) were 75 years of age and older. there was a larger treatment effect in patients 75 years of age and older compared to younger patients who received the same dosage.   since gabapentin is almost exclusively eliminated by renal excretion, the larger treatment effect observed in patients ≥ 75 years may be a consequence of increased gabapentin exposure for a given dose that results from an age-related decrease in renal function. however, other factors cannot be excluded. the types and incidence of adverse reactions were similar across age groups except for peripheral edema and ataxia, which tended to increase in incidence with age. clinical studies of gabapentin in epilepsy did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they responded differently from younger subjects. other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. in general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. this drug is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and dose should be adjusted based on creatinine clearance values in these patients [see dosage and administration (2.4), adverse reactions (6), and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . dosage adjustment in adult patients with compromised renal function is necessary [see dosage and administration (2.3) and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . pediatric patients with renal insufficiency have not been studied. dosage adjustment in patients undergoing hemodialysis is necessary [see dosage and administration (2.3) and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . gabapentin is not a scheduled drug. abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. 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. gabapentin does not exhibit affinity for benzodiazepine, opioid (mu, delta or kappa), or cannabinoid 1 receptor sites. gabapentin misuse and abuse have been reported in the postmarketing setting and published literature. most of the individuals described in these reports had a history of polysubstance abuse. some of these individuals were taking higher than recommended doses of gabapentin for unapproved uses. when prescribing gabapentin, carefully evaluate patients for a history of drug abuse and observe them for signs and symptoms of gabapentin misuse or abuse (e.g., self-dose escalation and drug-seeking behavior). the abuse potential of gabapentin has not been evaluated in human studies. 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. there are rare postmarketing reports of individuals experiencing withdrawal symptoms shortly after discontinuing higher than recommended doses of gabapentin used to treat illnesses for which the drug is not approved. such symptoms included agitation, disorientation and confusion after suddenly discontinuing gabapentin that resolved after restarting gabapentin. the dependence potential of gabapentin has not been evaluated in human studies.

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cardinal health - hydrochlorothiazide (unii: 0j48lph2th) (hydrochlorothiazide - unii:0j48lph2th), triamterene (unii: ws821z52lq) (triamterene - unii:ws821z52lq) - hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg - this fixed combination drug is not indicated for the initial therapy of edema or hypertension except in individuals in whom the development of hypokalemia cannot be risked. dyazide is indicated for the treatment of hypertension or edema in patients who develop hypokalemia on hydrochlorothiazide alone. dyazide is also indicated for those patients who require a thiazide diuretic and in whom the development of hypokalemia cannot be risked. dyazide may be used alone or as an adjunct to other antihypertensive drugs, such as beta-blockers. since dyazide may enhance the action of these agents, dosage adjustments may be necessary. the routine use of diuretics in an otherwise healthy woman is inappropriate and exposes mother and fetus to unnecessary hazard. diuretics do not prevent development of toxemia of pregnancy, and there is no satisfactory evidence that they are useful in the treatment of developed toxemia. edema during pregnancy may arise from pathological causes or from the physiologic and mechanical conseque

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cardinal health 107, llc - divalproex sodium (unii: 644vl95ao6) (valproic acid - unii:614oi1z5wi) - valproic acid 250 mg - divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets are a valproate and are indicated for the treatment of the manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. a manic episode is a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood. typical symptoms of mania include pressure of speech, motor hyperactivity, reduced need for sleep, flight of ideas, grandiosity, poor judgment, aggressiveness, and possible hostility. the efficacy of divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets was established in 3-week trials with patients meeting dsm-iii-r criteria for bipolar disorder who were hospitalized for acute mania [see clinical studies (14.1)]. the safety and effectiveness of divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets for long-term use in mania, i.e., more than 3 weeks, has not been demonstrated in controlled clinical trials. therefore, healthcare providers who elect to use divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets for extended periods should continually reevaluate t

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cardinal health 107, llc - celecoxib (unii: jcx84q7j1l) (celecoxib - unii:jcx84q7j1l) - celecoxib 100 mg - celecoxib capsules are indicated for the management of the signs and symptoms of oa [see clinical studies (14.1) ] for the management of the signs and symptoms of ra [see clinical studies (14.2) ] for the management of the signs and symptoms of jra in patients 2 years and older [see clinical studies (14.3) ] for the management of the signs and symptoms of as [see clinical studies (14.4) ] for the management of acute pain in adults [see clinical studies (14.5) ] for the management of primary dysmenorrhea [see clinical studies (14.5) ] celecoxib capsules are contraindicated in the following patients: pregnancy category c. pregnancy category d from 30 weeks of gestation onward. risk summary use of nsaids, including celecoxib capsules, during the third trimester of pregnancy increases the risk of premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus. avoid use of nsaids, including celecoxib capsules, in pregnant women starting at 30 weeks of gestation. there are no adequate and well-controlled studies of celecoxib capsules in pregnant women. data from observational studies regarding potential embryofetal risks of nsaid use in women in the first or second trimesters of pregnancy are inconclusive. in animal reproduction studies, embryo-fetal deaths and an increase in diaphragmatic hernias were observed in rats administered celecoxib daily during the period of organogenesis at oral doses approximately 6 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 200 mg twice daily. in addition, structural abnormalities (e.g., septal defects, ribs fused, sternebrae fused and sternebrae misshapen) were observed in rabbits given daily oral doses of celecoxib during the period of organogenesis at approximately 2 times the mrhd [see data]. based on animal data, prostaglandins have been shown to have an important role in endometrial vascular permeability, blastocyst implantation, and decidualization. in animal studies, administration of prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors such as celecoxib, resulted in increased pre- and post- implantation loss. 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 general u.s. population, all clinically recognized pregnancies, regardless of drug exposure, have a background rate of 2% to 4% for major malformations, and 15% to 20% for pregnancy loss. clinical considerations labor or delivery there are no studies on the effects of celecoxib capsules during labor or delivery. in animal studies, nsaids, including celecoxib, inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, cause delayed parturition, and increase the incidence of stillbirth. data human data the available data do not establish the presence or absence of developmental toxicity related to the use of celecoxib capsules. animal data celecoxib at oral doses ≥150 mg/kg/day (approximately 2 times the human exposure at 200 mg twice daily as measured by auc0-24 ), caused an increased incidence of ventricular septal defects, a rare event, and fetal alterations, such as ribs fused, sternebrae fused and sternebrae misshapen when rabbits were treated throughout organogenesis. a dose-dependent increase in diaphragmatic hernias was observed when rats were given celecoxib at oral doses ≥30 mg/kg/day (approximately 6 times human exposure based on the auc0-24 at 200 mg twice daily for ra) throughout organogenesis. in rats, exposure to celecoxib during early embryonic development resulted in pre-implantation and post-implantation losses at oral doses ≥50 mg/kg/day (approximately 6 times human exposure based on the auc0-24 at 200 mg twice daily for ra). celecoxib produced no evidence of delayed labor or parturition at oral doses up to 100 mg/kg in rats (approximately 7-fold human exposure as measured by the auc0-24 at 200 mg twice daily). the effects of celecoxib on labor and delivery in pregnant women are unknown. risk summary limited data from 3 published reports that included a total of 12 breastfeeding women showed low levels of celecoxib in breast milk. the calculated average daily infant dose was 10 to 40 mcg/kg/day, less than 1% of the weight-based therapeutic dose for a two-year old-child. a report of two breastfed infants 17 and 22 months of age did not show any adverse events. caution should be exercised when celecoxib is administered to a nursing woman. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for celecoxib capsules and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from the celecoxib capsules or from the underlying maternal condition. infertility females based on the mechanism of action, the use of prostaglandin-mediated nsaids, including celecoxib capsules, may delay or prevent rupture of ovarian follicles, which has been associated with reversible infertility in some women. published animal studies have shown that administration of prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors has the potential to disrupt prostaglandin mediated follicular rupture required for ovulation. small studies in women treated with nsaids have also shown a reversible delay in ovulation. consider withdrawal of nsaids, including celecoxib capsules, in women who have difficulties conceiving or who are undergoing investigation of infertility. celecoxib is approved for relief of the signs and symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in patients 2 years and older. safety and efficacy have not been studied beyond six months in children. the long-term cardiovascular toxicity in children exposed to celecoxib has not been evaluated and it is unknown if long-term risks may be similar to that seen in adults exposed to celecoxib or other cox-2 selective and non-selective nsaids [see boxed warning, warnings and precautions (5.12), and clinical studies (14.3) ]. the use of celecoxib in patients 2 years to 17 years of age with pauciarticular, polyarticular course jra or in patients with systemic onset jra was studied in a 12-week, double-blind, active controlled, pharmacokinetic, safety and efficacy study, with a 12-week open-label extension. celecoxib has not been studied in patients under the age of 2 years, in patients with body weight less than 10 kg (22 lbs), and in patients with active systemic features. patients with systemic onset jra (without active systemic features) appear to be at risk for the development of abnormal coagulation laboratory tests. in some patients with systemic onset jra, both celecoxib and naproxen were associated with mild prolongation of activated partial thromboplastin time (aptt) but not prothrombin time (pt). when nsaids including celecoxib are used in patients with systemic onset jra, monitor patients for signs and symptoms of abnormal clotting or bleeding, due to the risk of disseminated intravascular coagulation. patients with systemic onset jra should be monitored for the development of abnormal coagulation tests [see dosage and administration (2.4), warnings and precautions (5.12), adverse reactions (6.3), animal toxicology (13.2), clinical studies (14.3)].   alternative therapies for treatment of jra should be considered in pediatric patients identified to be cyp2c9 poor metabolizers [see poor metabolizers of cyp2c9 substrates (8.8) ]. elderly patients, compared to younger patients, are at greater risk for nsaid-associated serious cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and/or renal adverse reactions. if the anticipated benefit for the elderly patient outweighs these potential risks, start dosing at the low end of the dosing range, and monitor patients for adverse effects [see warnings and precautions (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6, 5.13) ]. of the total number of patients who received celecoxib in pre-approval clinical trials, more than 3,300 were 65 to 74 years of age, while approximately 1,300 additional patients were 75 years and over. no substantial differences in effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects. in clinical studies comparing renal function as measured by the gfr, bun and creatinine, and platelet function as measured by bleeding time and platelet aggregation, the results were not different between elderly and young volunteers. however, as with other nsaids, including those that selectively inhibit cox-2, there have been more spontaneous post-marketing reports of fatal gi events and acute renal failure in the elderly than in younger patients [see warnings and precautions (5.4, 5.6) ]. the daily recommended dose of celecoxib capsules in patients with moderate hepatic impairment (child-pugh class b) should be reduced by 50%. the use of celecoxib capsules in patients with severe hepatic impairment is not recommended [see dosage and administration (2.6) and clinical pharmacology (12.3) ]. celecoxib is not recommended in patients with severe renal insufficiency [see warnings and precautions (5.6) and clinical pharmacology (12.3) ]. in patients who are known or suspected to be poor cyp2c9 metabolizers (i.e., cyp2c9*3/*3), based on genotype or previous history/experience with other cyp2c9 substrates (such as warfarin, phenytoin) administer celecoxib capsules starting with half the lowest recommended dose. alternative management should be considered in jra patients identified to be cyp2c9 poor metabolizers [see dosage and administration (2.6) and clinical pharmacology (12.5) ].

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cardinal health - hydrochlorothiazide (unii: 0j48lph2th) (hydrochlorothiazide - unii:0j48lph2th) - hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg - hydrochlorothiazide capsules are indicated in the management of hypertension either as the sole therapeutic agent, or in combination with other antihypertensives. unlike potassium sparing combination diuretic products, hydrochlorothiazide capsules may be used in those patients in whom the development of hyperkalemia cannot be risked, including patients taking ace inhibitors. the routine use of diuretics in an otherwise healthy woman is inappropriate and exposes mother and fetus to unnecessary hazard. diuretics do not prevent development of toxemia of pregnancy, and there is no satisfactory evidence that they are useful in the treatment of developed toxemia. edema during pregnancy may arise from pathological causes or from the physiologic and mechanical consequences of pregnancy. diuretics are indicated in pregnancy when edema is due to pathologic causes, just as they are in the absence of pregnancy. dependent edema in pregnancy resulting from restriction of venous return by the expanded uterus is properly tre

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cardinal health 107, llc - montelukast sodium (unii: u1o3j18sfl) (montelukast - unii:mhm278sd3e) - montelukast sodium tablets are indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and pediatric patients 15 years of age and older. montelukast sodium tablets are indicated for prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (eib) in patients 15 years of age and older.   tablets are indicated for the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 15 years of age and older and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients  of age and older. because the benefits of montelukast sodium tablets may not outweigh the risk of neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with   reserve use for patients who have an inadequate response or intolerance to alternative therapies. montelukast sodium tablets are indicated for the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 15 years of age and older and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients  15 years of age and older. because the benefits of montelukast sodium tablets may not outweigh the risk of neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with  allergic rhinitis [see warnings and precautions (5.1)],  reserve use for patients who have an inadequate response or intolerance to alternative therapies. • hypersensitivity to any component of this product. risk summary available data from published prospective and retrospective cohort studies over decades with montelukast use in pregnant women have not established a drug-associated risk of major birth defects [see data]. in animal reproduction studies, no adverse developmental effects were observed with oral administration of montelukast to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses approximately 100 and 110 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human daily oral dose (mrhdod) based on aucs [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 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 poorly or moderately controlled asthma in pregnancy increases the maternal risk of perinatal adverse outcomes such as preeclampsia and infant prematurity, low birth weight, and small for gestational age. data human data published data from prospective and retrospective cohort studies have not identified an association with montelukast sodium use during pregnancy and major birth defects. available studies have methodologic limitations, including small sample size, in some cases retrospective data collection, and inconsistent comparator groups. animal data in embryo-fetal development studies, montelukast administered to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis (gestation days 6 to 17 in rats and 6 to 18 in rabbits) did not cause any adverse developmental effects at maternal oral doses up to 400 and 300 mg/kg/day in rats and rabbits, respectively (approximately 100 and 110 times the auc in humans at the mrhdod, respectively). risk summary a published clinical lactation study reports the presence of montelukast in human milk. data available on the effects of the drug on infants, either directly [see use in specific populations (8.4)]  or through breast milk, do not suggest a significant risk of adverse events from exposure to montelukast sodium. the effects of the drug on milk production are unknown. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for montelukast sodium and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from montelukast sodium or from the underlying maternal condition. the safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 12 months with asthma, 6 months with perennial allergic rhinitis, and 6 years with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction have not been established. of the total number of subjects in clinical studies of montelukast, 3.5% were 65 years of age and over, and 0.4% were 75 years of age and over. no overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. the pharmacokinetic profile and the oral bioavailability of a single 10 mg oral dose of montelukast are similar in elderly and younger adults. the plasma half-life of montelukast is slightly longer in the elderly. no dosage adjustment in the elderly is required. no dosage adjustment is required in patients with mild-to-moderate hepatic insufficiency [see clinical pharmacology ( 12.3)]. no dosage adjustment is recommended in patients with renal insufficiency [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)].

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cardinal health 107, llc - omeprazole (unii: kg60484qx9) (omeprazole - unii:kg60484qx9) - omeprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated for short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer in adults. most patients heal within four weeks. some patients may require an additional four weeks of therapy. eradication of h. pylori has been shown to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence. triple therapy omeprazole delayed-release capsules in combination with clarithromycin and amoxicillin, are indicated for treatment of patients with h. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or up to 1-year history) to eradicate h. pylori in adults. dual therapy omeprazole delayed-release capsules in combination with clarithromycin are indicated for treatment of patients with h. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease to eradicate h. pylori in adults. among patients who fail therapy, omeprazole delayed-release capsules with clarithromycin is more likely to be associated with the development of clarithromycin resistance as compared with triple therapy. in patients who fail therapy, susceptibility testing should be done. if resistance to clarithromycin is demonstrated or susceptibility testing is not possible, alternative antimicrobial therapy should be instituted [see clinical pharmacology (12.4) and the clarithromycin prescribing information, microbiology section] . omeprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated for short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) of active benign gastric ulcer in adults. omeprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated with gerd for up to 4 weeks in patients 1 year of age and older. pediatric patients 1 year of age to adults omeprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated for the short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) of ee due to acid-mediated gerd that has been diagnosed by endoscopy in patients 1 year of age and older. the efficacy of omeprazole delayed-release capsules used for longer than 8 weeks in patients with ee has not been established. if a patient does not respond to 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 4 weeks of treatment may be given. if there is recurrence of ee or gerd symptoms (e.g., heartburn), additional 4 to 8 week courses of omeprazole may be considered. pediatric patients 1 month to less than 1 year of age omeprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated for the short-term treatment (up to 6 weeks) of ee due to acid-mediated gerd in pediatric patients 1 month to less than 1 year of age. omeprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated for the maintenance healing of ee due to acid-mediated gerd in patients 1 year of age and older. controlled studies do not extend beyond 12 months. omeprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated for the long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions (e.g., zollinger-ellison syndrome, multiple endocrine adenomas and systemic mastocytosis) in adults. risk summary there are no adequate and well-controlled studies with omeprazole in pregnant women. available epidemiologic data fail to demonstrate an increased risk of major congenital malformations or other adverse pregnancy outcomes with first trimester omeprazole use. reproduction studies in rats and rabbits resulted in dose-dependent embryo-lethality at omeprazole doses that were approximately 3.4 to 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg (based on a body surface area for a 60 kg person). teratogenicity was not observed in animal reproduction studies with administration of oral esomeprazole (an enantiomer of omeprazole) magnesium in rats and rabbits during organogenesis with doses about 68 times and 42 times, respectively, an oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole (based on body surface area for a 60 kg person). changes in bone morphology were observed in offspring of rats dosed through most of pregnancy and lactation at doses equal to or greater than approximately 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole. when maternal administration was confined to gestation only, there were no effects on bone physeal morphology in the offspring at any age [see data]. the estimated background risks of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population are 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 human data four published epidemiological studies compared the frequency of congenital abnormalities among infants born to women who used omeprazole during pregnancy with the frequency of abnormalities among infants of women exposed to h2 -receptor antagonists or other controls. a population-based retrospective cohort epidemiological study from the swedish medical birth registry, covering approximately 99% of pregnancies, from 1995 to 99, reported on 955 infants (824 exposed during the first trimester with 39 of these exposed beyond first trimester, and 131 exposed after the first trimester) whose mothers used omeprazole during pregnancy. the number of infants exposed in utero to omeprazole that had any malformation, low birth weight, low apgar score, or hospitalization was similar to the number observed in this population. the number of infants born with ventricular septal defects and the number of stillborn infants was slightly higher in the omeprazole-exposed infants than the expected number in this population. a population-based retrospective cohort study covering all live births in denmark from 1996 to 2009, reported on 1,800 live births whose mothers used omeprazole during the first trimester of pregnancy and 837, 317 live births whose mothers did not use any proton pump inhibitor. the overall rate of birth defects in infants born to mothers with first trimester exposure to omeprazole was 2.9% and 2.6% in infants born to mothers not exposed to any proton pump inhibitor during the first trimester. a retrospective cohort study reported on 689 pregnant women exposed to either h2 -blockers or omeprazole in the first trimester (134 exposed to omeprazole) and 1,572 pregnant women unexposed to either during the first trimester. the overall malformation rate in offspring born to mothers with first trimester exposure to omeprazole, an h2 -blocker, or were unexposed was 3.6%, 5.5%, and 4.1% respectively. a small prospective observational cohort study followed 113 women exposed to omeprazole during pregnancy (89% with first trimester exposures). the reported rate of major congenital malformations was 4% in the omeprazole group, 2% in controls exposed to non-teratogens, and 2.8% in disease-paired controls. rates of spontaneous and elective abortions, preterm deliveries, gestational age at delivery, and mean birth weight were similar among the groups. several studies have reported no apparent adverse short-term effects on the infant when single dose oral or intravenous omeprazole was administered to over 200 pregnant women as premedication for cesarean section under general anesthesia. animal data omeprazole reproductive studies conducted with omeprazole in rats at oral doses up to 138 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) and in rabbits at doses up to 69.1 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) during organogenesis did not disclose any evidence for a teratogenic potential of omeprazole. in rabbits, omeprazole in a dose range of 6.9 to 69.1 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 to 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) administered during organogenesis produced dose-related increases in embryo-lethality, fetal resorptions, and pregnancy disruptions. in rats, dose-related embryo/fetal toxicity and postnatal developmental toxicity were observed in offspring resulting from parents treated with omeprazole at 13.8 to 138.0 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 to 34 times an oral human doses of 40 mg on a body surface area basis), administered prior to mating through the lactation period. esomeprazole the data described below was generated from studies using esomeprazole, an enantiomer of omeprazole. the animal to human dose multiples are based on the assumption of equal systemic exposure to esomeprazole in humans following oral administration of either 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole. no effects on embryo-fetal development were observed in reproduction studies with esomeprazole magnesium in rats at oral doses up to 280 mg/kg/day (about 68 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) or in rabbits at oral doses up to 86 mg/kg/day (about 42 times an oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis) administered during organogenesis. a pre- and postnatal developmental toxicity study in rats with additional endpoints to evaluate bone development was performed with esomeprazole magnesium at oral doses of 14 to 280 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 to 68 times an oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis). neonatal/early postnatal (birth to weaning) survival was decreased at doses equal to or greater than 138 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis). body weight and body weight gain were reduced and neurobehavioral or general developmental delays in the immediate post-weaning timeframe were evident at doses equal to or greater than 69 mg /kg/day (about 17 times an oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis). in addition, decreased femur length, width and thickness of cortical bone, decreased thickness of the tibial growth plate and minimal to mild bone marrow hypocellularity were noted at doses equal to or greater than 14 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 times an oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis). physeal dysplasia in the femur was observed in offspring of rats treated with oral doses of esomeprazole magnesium at doses equal to or greater than 138 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis). effects on maternal bone were observed in pregnant and lactating rats in the pre- and postnatal toxicity study when esomeprazole magnesium was administered at oral doses of 14 to 280 mg /kg/day (about 3.4 to 68 times an oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis). when rats were dosed from gestational day 7 through weaning on postnatal day 21, a statistically significant decrease in maternal femur weight of up to 14% (as compared to placebo treatment) was observed at doses equal to or greater than 138 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis). a pre- and postnatal development study in rats with esomeprazole strontium (using equimolar doses compared to esomeprazole magnesium study) produced similar results in dams and pups as described above. a follow up developmental toxicity study in rats with further time points to evaluate pup bone development from postnatal day 2 to adulthood was performed with esomeprazole magnesium at oral doses of 280 mg/kg/day (about 68 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) where esomeprazole administration was from either gestational day 7 or gestational day 16 until parturition. when maternal administration was confined to gestation only, there were no effects on bone physeal morphology in the offspring at any age. risk summary limited data suggest omeprazole may be present in human milk. there are no clinical data on the effects of omeprazole on the breastfed infant or on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for omeprazole and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from omeprazole or from the underlying maternal condition. the safety and effectiveness of omeprazole have been established in pediatric patients 1 to 16 years for the treatment of symptomatic gerd, treatment of ee due to acidmediated gerd, and maintenance of healing of ee due to acid-mediated gerd. use of omeprazole in this age group is supported by adequate and well-controlled studies in adults and uncontrolled safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetic studies performed in pediatric and adolescent patients [see clinical pharmacology (12.3), clinical studies (14.8)] . the safety and effectiveness of omeprazole have been established in pediatric patients 1 month to less than 1 year of age for the treatment of ee due to acid-mediated gerd and is supported by adequate and well-controlled studies in adults and safety, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic studies performed in pediatric patients [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)]. in the pediatric population, adverse reactions of the respiratory system were frequently reported in the entire (1 month to 16 year) age group. otitis media was frequently reported in the 1 month to <1 year age group, fever was frequently reported in the 1 to <2 year age group, and accidental injuries were frequently reported in the 2 to 16 year age group [see adverse reactions (6.1)] . the safety and effectiveness of omeprazole have not been established in: juvenile animal data esomeprazole, an enantiomer of omeprazole, was shown to decrease body weight, body weight gain, femur weight, femur length, and overall growth at oral doses about 34 to 68 times a daily human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole based on body surface area in a juvenile rat toxicity study. the animal to human dose multiples are based on the assumption of equal systemic exposure to esomeprazole in humans following oral administration of either 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole. a 28-day toxicity study with a 14-day recovery phase was conducted in juvenile rats with esomeprazole magnesium at doses of 70 to 280 mg/kg/day (about 17 to 68 times a daily oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis). an increase in the number of deaths at the high dose of 280 mg/kg/day was observed when juvenile rats were administered esomeprazole magnesium from postnatal day 7 through postnatal day 35. in addition, doses equal to or greater than 140 mg/kg/day (about 34 times a daily oral human dose of 40 mg esomeprazole or 40 mg omeprazole on a body surface area basis), produced treatment-related decreases in body weight (approximately 14%) and body weight gain, decreases in femur weight and femur length, and affected overall growth. comparable findings described above have also been observed in this study with another esomeprazole salt, esomeprazole strontium, at equimolar doses of esomeprazole. omeprazole was administered to over 2000 elderly individuals (≥ 65 years of age) in clinical trials in the u.s. and europe. there were no differences in safety and effectiveness between the elderly and younger subjects. other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in response between the elderly and younger subjects, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. pharmacokinetic studies have shown the elimination rate was somewhat decreased in the elderly and bioavailability was increased. the plasma clearance of omeprazole was 250 ml/min (about half that of young volunteers) and its plasma half-life averaged one hour, about twice that of young healthy volunteers. however, no dosage adjustment is necessary in the elderly [see clinical pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. in patients with hepatic impairment (child-pugh class a, b, or c) exposure to omeprazole substantially increased compared to healthy subjects. dosage reduction of omeprazole to 10 mg once daily is recommended for patients with hepatic impairment for maintenance of healing of ee [see dosage and administration (2.1), clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . in studies of healthy subjects, asians had approximately a four-fold higher exposure than caucasians. dosage reduction of omeprazole to 10 mg once daily is recommended for asian patients for maintenance of healing of ee [see dosage and administration (2.1), clinical pharmacology (12.5)] . omeprazole (oh mep' ra zole) delayed-release capsules, usp omeprazole delayed-release capsules taking omeprazole delayed-release capsules with applesauce:

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cardinal health 107, llc - divalproex sodium (unii: 644vl95ao6) (valproic acid - unii:614oi1z5wi) - divalproex sodium is a valproate and is indicated for the treatment of the manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. a manic episode is a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood. typical symptoms of mania include pressure of speech, motor hyperactivity, reduced need for sleep, flight of ideas, grandiosity, poor judgment, aggressiveness, and possible hostility. the efficacy of divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets was established in 3-week trials with patients meeting dsm-iii-r criteria for bipolar disorder who were hospitalized for acute mania [see clinical studies (14.1)] . the safety and effectiveness of divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets for long-term use in mania, i.e., more than 3 weeks, has not been demonstrated in controlled clinical trials. therefore, healthcare providers who elect to use divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets for extended periods should continually reevaluate the long-term usefulness of the drug for the individual pat

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cardinal health 107, llc - divalproex sodium (unii: 644vl95ao6) (valproic acid - unii:614oi1z5wi) - divalproex sodium is a valproate and is indicated for the treatment of the manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. a manic episode is a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood. typical symptoms of mania include pressure of speech, motor hyperactivity, reduced need for sleep, flight of ideas, grandiosity, poor judgment, aggressiveness, and possible hostility. the efficacy of divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets usp was established in 3-week trials with patients meeting dsm-iii-r criteria for bipolar disorder who were hospitalized for acute mania [see clinical studies (14.1)] . the safety and effectiveness of divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets usp for long-term use in mania, i.e., more than 3 weeks, has not been demonstrated in controlled clinical trials. therefore, healthcare providers who elect to use divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets usp for extended periods should continually reevaluate the long-term usefulness of the drug for th