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kvk-tech, inc. - dextroamphetamine sulfate (unii: jj768o327n) (dextroamphetamine - unii:tz47u051fi) - dextroamphetamine sulfate 5 mg - dextroamphetamine sulfate tablets usp are indicated for: 1. narcolepsy. 2. attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity , as an integral part of a total treatment program which typically includes other remedial measures (psychological, educational, social) for a stabilizing effect in pediatric patients (ages 3 to 16 years) with a behavioral syndrome characterized by the following group of developmentally inappropriate symptoms: moderate to severe distractibility, short attention span, hyperactivity, emotional lability, and impulsivity. the diagnosis of this syndrome should not be made with finality when these symptoms are only of comparatively recent origin. nonlocalizing (soft) neurological signs, learning disability, and abnormal eeg may or may not be present, and a diagnosis of central nervous system dysfunction may or may not be warranted. known hypersensitivity to amphetamine products. during or within 14 days following the administration of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (hypertensive crises may result). controlled substance dextroamphetamine sulfate is a schedule ii controlled substance. abuse dextroamphetamine sulfate has a high potential for abuse and misuse which can lead to the development of a substance use disorder, including addiction (see warnings). dextroamphetamine sulfate can be diverted for non-medical use into illicit channels or distribution. abuse is the intentional non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, to achieve a desired psychological or physiological effect. misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a health care provider or for whom it was not prescribed. drug addiction is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that may include a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling drug use (e.g., continuing drug use despite harmful consequences, giving a higher priority to drug use than other activities and obligations), and possible tolerance or physical dependence. misuse and abuse of amphetamines may cause increased heart rate, respiratory rate, or blood pressure; sweating; dilated pupils; hyperactivity; restlessness; insomnia; decreased appetite; loss of coordination; tremors; flushed skin; vomiting; and/or abdominal pain. anxiety, psychosis, hostility, aggression, and suicidal or homicidal ideation have also been observed with cns stimulants abuse and/or misuse. misuse and abuse of cns stimulants, including dextroamphetamine sulfate, can result in overdose and death (see overdosage ), and this risk is increased with higher doses or unapproved methods of administration, such as snorting or injection. dependence physical dependence dextroamphetamine sulfate may produce physical dependence. physical dependence is a state that develops as a result of physiological adaptation in response to repeated drug use, manifested by withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or a significant dose reduction of a drug. withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or dose reduction following prolonged use of cns stimulants including dextroamphetamine sulfate include dysphoric mood; depression; fatigue; vivid, unpleasant dreams; insomnia or hypersomnia; increased appetite; and psychomotor retardation or agitation. tolerance dextroamphetamine sulfate may produce tolerance. tolerance is a physiological state characterized by a reduced response to a drug after repeated administration (i.e., a higher dose of a drug is required to produce the same effect that was once obtained at a lower dose).

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kvk-tech, inc. - methylphenidate hydrochloride (unii: 4b3sc438hi) (methylphenidate - unii:207zz9qz49) - methylphenidate hydrochloride 5 mg in 5 ml - attention deficit disorders, narcolepsy attention deficit disorders (previously known as minimal brain dysfunction in children). other terms being used to describe the behavioral syndrome below include: hyperkinetic child syndrome, minimal brain damage, minimal cerebral dysfunction, minor cerebral dysfunction. methylphenidate hydrochloride is indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program which typically includes other remedial measures (psychological, educational, social) for a stabilizing effect in children with a behavioral syndrome characterized by the following group of developmentally inappropriate symptoms: moderate-to-severe distractibility, short attention span, hyperactivity, emotional lability, and impulsivity. the diagnosis of this syndrome should not be made with finality when these symptoms are only of comparatively recent origin. nonlocalizing (soft) neurological signs, learning disability, and abnormal eeg may or may not be present, and a diagnosis of central nervous system dysfun

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kvk-tech, inc. - oxycodone hydrochloride (unii: c1enj2te6c) (oxycodone - unii:cd35pmg570), acetaminophen (unii: 362o9itl9d) (acetaminophen - unii:362o9itl9d) - oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution is indicated for the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. limitations of use because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, which can occur at any dosage or duration [see warnings ], reserve oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options [e.g., non-opioid analgesics]: - have not been tolerated or are not expected to be tolerated, - have not provided adequate analgesia or are not expected to provide adequate analgesia oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution should not be used for an extended period of time unless the pain remains severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatment options continue to be inadequate. oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution is contraindicated in patients with: - significant respiratory depression [see warnings ] - acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in the absence of resuscitative equipment [see warnings ] - known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus [see warnings ] - hypersensitivity to oxycodone, acetaminophen, or any other component of the product (e.g., anaphylaxis) [see warnings, adverse reactions ] controlled substance oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution contains oxycodone, a schedule ii controlled substance. abuse oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution contains oxycodone, a substance with high potential for misuse and abuse, which can lead to the development of substance use disorder, including addiction [see warnings ]. misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a healthcare provider or for whom it was not prescribed. abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. drug addiction is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that may include a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling drug use (e.g., continuing drug use despite harmful consequences, giving a higher priority to drug use than other activities and obligations), and possible tolerance or physical dependence. misuse and abuse of oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution increases risk of overdose, which may lead to central nervous system and respiratory depression, hypotension, seizures, and death. the risk is increased with concurrent abuse of oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution with alcohol and other cns depressants. abuse of and addiction to opioids in some individuals may not be accompanied by concurrent tolerance and symptoms of physical dependence. in addition, abuse of opioids can occur in the absence of addiction. all patients treated with opioids require careful and frequent reevaluation for signs of misuse, abuse, and addiction, because use of opioid analgesic products carries the risk of addiction even under appropriate medical use. patients at high risk of oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution abuse include those with a history of prolonged use of any opioid, including products containing oxycodone, those with a history of drug or alcohol abuse, or those who use oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution in combination with other abused drugs. “drug-seeking” behavior is very common in persons with substance use disorders. drug-seeking tactics include emergency calls or visits near the end of office hours, refusal to undergo appropriate examination, testing, or referral, repeated “loss” of prescriptions, tampering with prescriptions, and reluctance to provide prior medical records or contact information for other treating healthcare provider(s). “doctor shopping” (visiting multiple prescribers to obtain additional prescriptions) is common among people who abuse drugs and people with substance use disorder. preoccupation with achieving adequate pain relief can be appropriate behavior in a patient with inadequate pain control. oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution, like other opioids, can be diverted for nonmedical use into illicit channels of distribution. careful record-keeping of prescribing information, including quantity, frequency, and renewal requests, as required by state and federal law, is strongly advised. proper assessment of the patient, proper prescribing practices, periodic reevaluation of therapy, and proper dispensing and storage are appropriate measures that help to limit abuse of opioid drugs. risks specific to abuse of oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution abuse of oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution poses a risk of overdose and death. the risk is increased with concurrent use of oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution with alcohol and/or other cns depressants. acetaminophen has been associated with cases of acute liver failure, at times resulting in liver transplant and death. parenteral drug abuse is commonly associated with transmission of infectious diseases such as hepatitis and hiv. dependence both tolerance and physical dependence can develop during use of opioid therapy. tolerance is a physiological state characterized by a reduced response to a drug after repeated administration (i.e., a higher dose of a drug is required to produce the same effect that was once obtained at a lower dose). physical dependence is a state that develops as a result of a physiological adaptation in response to repeated drug use, manifested by withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or a significant dose reduction of a drug. withdrawal may be precipitated through the administration of drugs with opioid antagonist activity (e.g., naloxone,), mixed agonist/antagonist analgesics (e.g., pentazocine, butorphanol, nalbuphine), or partial agonists (e.g., buprenorphine). physical dependence may not occur to a clinically significant degree until after several days to weeks of continued use. do not abruptly discontinue oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution in a patient physically dependent on opioids. rapid tapering of oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution in a patient physically dependent on opioids may lead to serious withdrawal symptoms, uncontrolled pain, and suicide. rapid discontinuation has also been associated with attempts to find other sources of opioid analgesics, which may be confused with drug-seeking for abuse. when discontinuing oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution, gradually taper the dosage using a patient specific plan that considers the following: the dose of oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution the patient has been taking, the duration of treatment, and the physical and psychological attributes of the patient. to improve the likelihood of a successful taper and minimize withdrawal symptoms, it is important that the opioid tapering schedule is agreed upon by the patient. in patients taking opioids for an extended period of time at high doses, ensure that a multimodal approach to pain management, including mental health support (if needed), is in place prior to initiating an opioid analgesic taper [see dosage and administration, and warnings ]. infants born to mothers physically dependent on opioids will also be physically dependent and may exhibit respiratory difficulties and withdrawal signs [see pregnancy ].

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kvk-tech, inc. - oxycodone (unii: cd35pmg570) (oxycodone - unii:cd35pmg570), acetaminophen (unii: 362o9itl9d) (acetaminophen - unii:362o9itl9d) - limitations of use because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, which can occur at any dosage or duration [see warnings ] , reserve oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options (e.g., non-opioid analgesics): - have not been tolerated or are not expected to be tolerated, - have not provided adequate analgesia or are not expected to provide adequate analgesia oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets should not be used for an extended period of time unless the pain remains severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatment options continue to be inadequate. oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets are contraindicated in patients with: - significant respiratory depression [see warnings ] - acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in the absence of resuscitative equipment [see warnings ] - known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus [see warnings ] - hypersensitivity to oxycodone, acetaminophen, or any other component of the product (e.g., anaphylaxis) [see warnings, adverse reactions ] controlled substance oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets contains oxycodone, a schedule ii controlled substance. abuse oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets contains oxycodone, a substance with a high potential for misuse and abuse, which can lead to the development of substance use disorder, including addiction [see warnings ]. misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a healthcare provider or for whom it was not prescribed. abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. drug addiction is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that may include a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling drug use (e.g., continuing drug use despite harmful consequences, giving a higher priority to drug use than other activities and obligations), and possible tolerance or physical dependence. misuse and abuse of oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets increases risk of overdose, which may lead to central nervous system and respiratory depression, hypotension, seizures, and death. the risk is increased with concurrent abuse of oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets with alcohol and other cns depressants. abuse of and addiction to opioids in some individuals may not be accompanied by concurrent tolerance and symptoms of physical dependence. in addition, abuse of opioids can occur in the absence of addiction. all patients treated with opioids require careful and frequent reevaluation for signs of misuse, abuse, and addiction, because use of opioid analgesic products carries the risk of addiction even under appropriate medical use. patients at high risk of oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets abuse include those with a history of prolonged use of any opioid, including products containing oxycodone, those with a history of drug or alcohol abuse, or those who use oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets in combination with other abused drugs. “drug-seeking” behavior is very common in persons with substance use disorders. drug-seeking tactics include emergency calls or visits near the end of office hours, refusal to undergo appropriate examination, testing, or referral, repeated “loss” of prescriptions, tampering with prescriptions, and reluctance to provide prior medical records or contact information for other treating health care provider(s). “doctor shopping” (visiting multiple prescribers to obtain additional prescriptions) is common among people who abuse drugs and people with substance use disorder. preoccupation with achieving adequate pain relief can be appropriate behavior in a patient with inadequate pain control. oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets, like other opioids, can be diverted for nonmedical use into illicit channels of distribution. careful record-keeping of prescribing information, including quantity, frequency, and renewal requests, as required by state and federal law, is strongly advised. proper assessment of the patient, proper prescribing practices, periodic reevaluation of therapy, and proper dispensing and storage are appropriate measures that help to limit abuse of opioid drugs. risks specific to abuse of oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets abuse of oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets poses a risk of overdose and death. the risk is increased with concurrent abuse of oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets with alcohol and other cns depressants. acetaminophen has been associated with cases of acute liver failure, at times resulting in liver transplant and death. parenteral drug abuse is commonly associated with transmission of infectious diseases such as hepatitis and hiv. dependence both tolerance and physical dependence can develop during use of opioid therapy. tolerance is a physiological state characterized by a reduced response to a drug after repeated administration (i.e., a higher dose of a drug is required to produce the same effect that was once obtained at a lower dose). physical dependence is a state that develops as a result of a physiological adaptation in response to repeated drug use, manifested by withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or a significant dose reduction of a drug. withdrawal may be precipitated through the administration of drugs with opioid antagonist activity (e.g., naloxone), mixed agonist/antagonist analgesics (e.g., pentazocine, butorphanol, nalbuphine), or partial agonists (e.g., buprenorphine). physical dependence may not occur to a clinically significant degree until after several days to weeks of continued use. do not abruptly discontinue oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets in a patient physically dependent on opioids. rapid tapering of oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets in a patient physically dependent on opioids may lead to serious withdrawal symptoms, uncontrolled pain, and suicide. rapid discontinuation has also been associated with attempts to find other sources of opioid analgesics, which may be confused with drug-seeking for abuse. when discontinuing oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets, gradually taper the dosage using a patient specific plan that considers the following: the dose of oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets the patient has been taking, the duration of treatment, and the physical and psychological attributes of the patient. to improve the likelihood of a successful taper and minimize withdrawal symptoms, it is important that the opioid tapering schedule is agreed upon by the patient. in patients taking opioids for an extended period of time at high doses, ensure that a multimodal approach to pain management, including mental health support (if needed), is in place prior to initiating an opioid analgesic taper [see dosage and administration; warnings ]. infants born to mothers physically dependent on opioids will also be physically dependent and may exhibit respiratory difficulties and withdrawal signs [see precautions; pregnancy ].

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kvk-tech, inc. - indomethacin (unii: xxe1cet956) (indomethacin - unii:xxe1cet956) - indomethacin 75 mg - indomethacin extended-release capsules are indicated for: - moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis including acute flares of chronic disease - moderate to severe ankylosing spondylitis - moderate to severe osteoarthritis - acute painful shoulder (bursitis and/or tendinitis) indomethacin extended-release capsules are contraindicated in the following patients: - known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reactions and serious skin reactions) to indomethacin or any components of the drug product [ see warnings and precautions ( 5.7,  5.9) ] - history of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other nsaids. severe, sometimes fatal, anaphylactic reactions to nsaids have been reported in such patients [ see warnings and precautions ( 5.7,  5.8) ] - in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (cabg) surgery [ see warnings and precautions ( 5.1) ] pregnancy: use of nsaids during the third trimester of pregnancy increases the risk of premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus. avoid use of nsaids in pregnant women starting at 30 weeks gestation (5.10, 8.1) infertility: nsaids are associated with reversible infertility. consider withdrawal of indomethacin extended-release capsules in women who have difficulties conceiving (8.3) risk summary use of nsaids, including indomethacin extended-release capsules, can cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus and fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios and, in some cases, neonatal renal impairment. because of these risks, limit dose and duration of indomethacin extended-release capsules use between about 20 and 30 weeks of gestation, and avoid indomethacin extended-release capsules use at about 30 weeks of gestation and later in pregnancy ( see clinical considerations, data ). premature closure of fetal ductus arteriosus use of nsaids, including indomethacin extended-release capsules, at about 30 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy increases the risk of premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus. oligohydramnios/neonatal renal impairment use of nsaids at about 20 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy has been associated with cases of fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios, and in some cases, neonatal renal impairment. data from observational studies regarding other potential embryofetal risks of nsaid use in women in the first or second trimesters of pregnancy are inconclusive. in animal reproduction studies retarded fetal ossification was observed with administration of indomethacin to mice and rats during organogenesis at doses 0.1 and 0.2 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd, 200 mg). in published studies in pregnant mice, indomethacin produced maternal toxicity and death, increased fetal resorptions, and fetal malformations at 0.1 times the mrhd. when rat and mice dams were dosed during the last three days of gestation, indomethacin produced neuronal necrosis in the offspring at 0.1 and 0.05 times the mrhd, respectively [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 indomethacin, resulted in increased pre- and post-implantation loss. prostaglandins also have been shown to have an important role in fetal kidney development. in published animal studies, prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors have been reported to impair kidney development when administered at clinically relevant doses. the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population(s) 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 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. clinical considerations fetal/neonatal adverse reactions premature closure of fetal ductus arteriosus: avoid use of nsaids in women at about 30 weeks gestation and later in pregnancy, because nsaids, including indomethacin extended-release capsules, can cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus (see data). oligohydramnios/neonatal renal impairment if an nsaid is necessary at about 20 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy, limit the use to the lowest effective dose and shortest duration possible. if indomethacin extended-release capsules treatment extends beyond 48 hours, consider monitoring with ultrasound for oligohydramnios. if oligohydramnios occurs, discontinue indomethacin extended-release capsules and follow up according to clinical practice (see data). data human data premature closure of fetal ductus arteriosus: published literature reports that the use of nsaids at about 30 weeks of gestation and later in pregnancy may cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus. oligohydramnios/neonatal renal impairment: published studies and postmarketing reports describe maternal nsaid use at about 20 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy associated with fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios, and in some cases, neonatal renal impairment. these adverse outcomes are seen, on average, after days to weeks of treatment, although oligohydramnios has been infrequently reported as soon as 48 hours after nsaid initiation. in many cases, but not all, the decrease in amniotic fluid was transient and reversible with cessation of the drug. there have been a limited number of case reports of maternal nsaid use and neonatal renal dysfunction without oligohydramnios, some of which were irreversible. some cases of neonatal renal dysfunction required treatment with invasive procedures, such as exchange transfusion or dialysis. methodological limitations of these postmarketing studies and reports include lack of a control group; limited information regarding dose, duration, and timing of drug exposure; and concomitant use of other medications. these limitations preclude establishing a reliable estimate of the risk of adverse fetal and neonatal outcomes with maternal nsaid use. because the published safety data on neonatal outcomes involved mostly preterm infants, the generalizability of certain reported risks to the full-term infant exposed to nsaids through maternal use is uncertain. animal data reproductive studies were conducted in mice and rats at dosages of 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, and 4.0 mg/kg/day. except for retarded fetal ossification at 4 mg/kg/day (0.1 times [mice] and 0.2 times [rats] the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis, respectively) considered secondary to the decreased average fetal weights, no increase in fetal malformations was observed as compared with control groups. other studies in mice reported in the literature using higher doses (5 to 15 mg/kg/day, 0.1 to 0.4 times mrhd on a mg/m2 basis) have described maternal toxicity and death, increased fetal resorptions, and fetal malformations. in rats and mice, maternal indomethacin administration of 4.0 mg/kg/day (0.2 times and 0.1 times the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis) during the last 3 days of gestation was associated with an increased incidence of neuronal necrosis in the diencephalon in the live-born fetuses however no increase in neuronal necrosis was observed at 2.0 mg/kg/day as compared to the control groups (0.1 times and 0.05 times the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis). administration of 0.5 or 4.0 mg/kg/day to offspring during the first 3 days of life did not cause an increase in neuronal necrosis at either dose level. labor and delivery there are no studies on the effects of indomethacin extended-release capsules during labor or delivery. in animal studies, nsaids, including indomethacin, inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, cause delayed parturition, and increase the incidence of stillbirth. risk summary based on available published clinical data, indomethacin may be present in human milk. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for indomethacin extended-release capsules and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from the indomethacin extended-release capsules or from the underlying maternal condition. data in one study, levels of indomethacin in breast milk were below the sensitivity of the assay (<20 mcg/l) in 11 of 15 women using doses ranging from 75 mg orally to 300 mg rectally daily (0.94 to 4.29 mg/kg daily) in the postpartum period. based on these levels, the average concentration present in breast milk was estimated to be 0.27% of the maternal weight- adjusted dose. in another study indomethacin levels were measured in breast milk of eight postpartum women using doses of 75 mg daily and the results were used to calculate an estimated infant daily dose. the estimated infant dose of indomethacin from breast milk was less than 30 mcg/day or 4.5 mcg/ kg/day assuming breast milk intake of 150 ml/kg/day. this is 0.5% of the maternal weight-adjusted dosage or about 3% of the neonatal dose for treatment of patent ductus arteriosus. infertility females based on the mechanism of action, the use of prostaglandin-mediated nsaids, including indomethacin extended-release 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 indomethacin extended-release capsules, in women who have difficulties conceiving or who are undergoing investigation of infertility. safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients 14 years of age and younger has not been established. indomethacin extended-release capsules should not be prescribed for pediatric patients 14 years of age and younger unless toxicity or lack of efficacy associated with other drugs warrants the risk. in experience with more than 900 pediatric patients reported in the literature or to the manufacturer who were treated with indomethacin immediate-release capsules, side effects in pediatric patients were comparable to those reported in adults. experience in pediatric patients has been confined to the use of indomethacin immediate-release capsules. if a decision is made to use indomethacin for pediatric patients two years of age or older, such patients should be monitored closely and periodic assessment of liver function is recommended. there have been cases of hepatotoxicity reported in pediatric patients with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, including fatalities. if indomethacin treatment is instituted, a suggested starting dose is 1-2 mg/kg/day given in divided doses. maximum daily dosage should not exceed 3 mg/kg/day or 150-200 mg/day, whichever is less. limited data are available to support the use of a maximum daily dosage of 4 mg/kg/day or 150-200 mg/day, whichever is less. as symptoms subside, the total daily dosage should be reduced to the lowest level required to control symptoms, or the drug should be discontinued. 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, 5.14) ]. indomethacin may cause confusion or rarely, psychosis [ see adverse reactions ( 6.1) ]; physicians should remain alert to the possibility of such adverse effects in the elderly. indomethacin and its metabolites are known to be substantially excreted by the kidneys, and the risk of adverse reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, use caution in this patient population, and it may be useful to monitor renal function [ see clinical pharmacology ( 12.3) ]

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kvk-tech, inc. - benzhydrocodone hydrochloride (unii: i894qau7fj) (benzhydrocodone - unii:75ms0aaz9i), acetaminophen (unii: 362o9itl9d) (acetaminophen - unii:362o9itl9d) - apadaz is indicated for the short-term (no more than 14 days) management of acute pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. limitations of use because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, even at recommended doses [ see warnings and precautions (5.1) ], reserve apadaz for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options [e.g., non-opioid analgesics]: - have not been tolerated, or are not expected to be tolerated, - have not provided adequate analgesia, or are not expected to provide adequate analgesia. apadaz is contraindicated in patients with: - significant respiratory depression [ see warnings and precautions (5.3) ] - acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in the absence of resuscitative equipment [ see warnings and precautions (5.8) ] - known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, including pa

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kvk-tech, inc - dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride (unii: 1678ok0e08) (dexmethylphenidate - unii:m32rh9mfgp) - dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride 2.5 mg - dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets is indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd) [see clinical studies (14)]. - hypersensitivity to methylphenidate or other components of dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets. hypersensitivity reactions, such as angioedema and anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients treated with methylphenidate [see adverse reactions (6.1)] . - concomitant treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (maois), or within 14 days following discontinuation of treatment with an maoi, because of the risk of hypertensive crises [see drug interactions (7.1)] . pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to adhd medications, including dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets, during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the national pregnancy registry for adhd medications at 1-866-961-2388 or visit https://womensmentalhealth.org/adhd­ medications/. risk summary dexmethylphenidate is the d-threo enantiomer of racemic methylphenidate. published studies and postmarketing reports on methylphenidate use during pregnancy have not identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. there may be risks to the fetus associated with the use of cns stimulants use during pregnancy (see clinical considerations) . embryo-fetal development studies in rats showed delayed fetal skeletal ossification at doses up to 5 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 20 mg/day given to adults based on plasma levels. a decrease in pup weight in males was observed in a pre- and post-natal development study with oral administration of methylphenidate to rats throughout pregnancy and lactation at doses 5 times the mrhd of 20 mg/day given to adults based on plasma levels. plasma levels in adults were comparatively similar to plasma levels in 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 risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. clinical considerations fetal/neonatal adverse reactions cns stimulants, such as dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets, can cause vasoconstriction and thereby decrease placental perfusion. no fetal and/or neonatal adverse reactions have been reported with the use of therapeutic doses of methylphenidate during pregnancy; however, premature delivery and low birth weight infants have been reported in amphetamine-dependent mothers. data animal data in embryo-fetal development studies conducted in rats and rabbits, dexmethylphenidate was administered orally at doses of up to 20 and 100 mg/kg/day, respectively, during the period of organogenesis. no evidence of malformations was found in either the rat or rabbit study; however, delayed fetal skeletal ossification was observed at the highest dose level in rats. when dexmethylphenidate was administered to rats throughout pregnancy and lactation at doses of up to 20  mg/kg/day, post-weaning body weight gain was decreased in male offspring at the highest dose, but no other effects on postnatal development were observed. at the highest doses tested, plasma levels [area under the curves (aucs)] of dexmethylphenidate in pregnant rats and rabbits were approximately 5 and 1 times, respectively, those in adults dosed with the mrhd of 20 mg/day. racemic methylphenidate has been shown to cause malformations (increased incidence of fetal spina bifida) in rabbits when given in doses of 200 mg/kg/day throughout organogenesis. risk summary dexmethylphenidate is the d-threo enantiomer of racemic methylphenidate. limited published literature, based on milk sampling from seven mothers reports that methylphenidate is present in human milk, which resulted in infant doses of 0.16% to 0.7% of the maternal weight-adjusted dosage and a milk/plasma ratio ranging between 1.1 and 2.7. there are no reports of adverse effects on the breastfed infant and no effects on milk production. long-term neurodevelopmental effects on infants from stimulant exposure are unknown. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets or from the underlying maternal condition. clinical considerations monitor breastfeeding infants for adverse reactions, such as agitation, insomnia, anorexia, and reduced weight gain. the safety and effectiveness of dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets have been established in pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years in two adequate and well-controlled clinical trials [see clinical studies (14)] . the safety and effectiveness of dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets in pediatric patients less than 6 years have not been established. the long-term efficacy of dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets in pediatric patients has not been established. long term suppression of growth growth should be monitored during treatment with stimulants, including dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets. pediatric patients who are not growing or gaining weight as expected may need to have their treatment interrupted [see warnings and precautions (5.7)] . juvenile animal toxicity data rats treated with racemic methylphenidate early in the postnatal period through sexual maturation demonstrated a decrease in spontaneous locomotor activity in adulthood. a deficit in acquisition of a specific learning task was observed in females only. the doses at which these findings were observed are at least 6 times the mrhd of 60 mg/day given to children on a mg/m2 basis. in a study conducted in young rats, racemic methylphenidate was administered orally at doses of up to 100 mg/kg/day for 9 weeks, starting early in the postnatal period (postnatal day 7) and continuing through sexual maturity (postnatal week 10). when these animals were tested as adults (postnatal weeks 13 to 14), decreased spontaneous locomotor activity was observed in males and females previously treated with 50 mg/kg/day (approximately 4 times the mrhd of 60 mg of racemic methylphenidate given to children on a mg/m2 basis) or greater, and a deficit in the acquisition of a specific learning task was seen in females exposed to the highest dose (8 times the mrhd given to children on a mg/m2 basis). the no effect level for juvenile neurobehavioral development in rats was 5 mg/kg/day (approximately 0.5 times the mrhd given to children on a mg/m2 basis). the clinical significance of the long-term behavioral effects observed in rats is unknown. dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets has not been studied in the geriatric population. dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets contains dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride, a schedule ii controlled substance. dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets has a high potential for abuse and misuse which can lead to the development of a substance use disorder, including addiction [see warnings and precautions (5.1)]. dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets can be diverted for non-medical use into illicit channels or distribution. abuse is the intentional non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, to achieve a desired psychological or physiological effect. misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a health care provider or for whom it was not prescribed. drug addiction is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that may include a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling drug use (e.g., continuing drug use despite harmful consequences, giving a higher priority to drug use than other activities and obligations), and possible tolerance or physical dependence. misuse and abuse of methylphenidate may cause increased heart rate, respiratory rate, or blood pressure; sweating; dilated pupils; hyperactivity; restlessness; insomnia; decreased appetite; loss of coordination; tremors; flushed skin; vomiting; and/or abdominal pain. anxiety, psychosis, hostility, aggression, and suicidal or homicidal ideation have also been observed with cns stimulants abuse and/or misuse. misuse and abuse of cns stimulants, including dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets, can result in overdose and death [see overdosage (10)], and this risk is increased with higher doses or unapproved methods of administration, such as snorting or injection. physical dependence dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets may produce physical dependence. physical dependence is a state that develops as a result of physiological adaptation in response to repeated drug use, manifested by withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or a significant dose reduction of a drug. withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or dose reduction following prolonged use of cns stimulants including dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets include dysphoric mood; depression; fatigue; vivid, unpleasant dreams; insomnia or hypersomnia; increased appetite; and psychomotor retardation or agitation. tolerance dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride tablets may produce tolerance. tolerance is a physiological state characterized by a reduced response to a drug after repeated administration (i.e., a higher dose of a drug is required to produce the same effect that was once obtained at a lower dose).

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kvk-tech, inc. - methylphenidate hydrochloride (unii: 4b3sc438hi) (methylphenidate - unii:207zz9qz49) - methylphenidate hydrochloride 5 mg - methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of: - attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (adhd) in pediatric patients 6 years and older and adults - narcolepsy - hypersensitivity to methylphenidate or other components of methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets. hypersensitivity reactions, such as angioedema and anaphylactic reactions, have been reported in patients treated with methylphenidate [see adverse reactions (6.1)] . - concomitant treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (maois), or within 14 days following discontinuation of treatment with an maoi, because of the risk of hypertensive crises [see drug interactions (7.1)] . pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to adhd medications, including methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets, during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the national pregnancy registry for adhd medications at 1-866-961-2388 or visiting https://womensmentalhealth.org/adhd-medications/. risk summary published studies and postmarketing reports on methylphenidate use during pregnancy have not identified a drug- associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. there may be risks to the fetus associated with the use of cns stimulants use during pregnancy (see clinical considerations) . no effects on morphological development were observed in embryo-fetal development studies with oral administration of methylphenidate to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses up to 10 and 15 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 60 mg/day given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis. however, spina bifida was observed in rabbits at a dose 52 times the mrhd given to adolescents. a decrease in pup body weight was observed in a pre- and post-natal development study with oral administration of methylphenidate to rats throughout pregnancy and lactation at doses 6 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 risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. clinical considerations fetal/neonatal adverse reactions cns stimulants, such as methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets, can cause vasoconstriction and thereby decrease placental perfusion. no fetal and/or neonatal adverse reactions have been reported with the use of therapeutic doses of methylphenidate during pregnancy; however, premature delivery and low birth weight infants have been reported in amphetamine-dependent mothers. data animal data in embryo-fetal development studies conducted in rats and rabbits, methylphenidate was administered orally at doses of up to 75 and 200 mg/kg/day, respectively, during the period of organogenesis. malformations (increased incidence of fetal spina bifida) were observed in rabbits at the highest dose, which is approximately 52 times the mrhd of 60 mg/day given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis. the no effect level for embryo-fetal development in rabbits was 60 mg/kg/day (15times the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis). there was no evidence of morphological development effects in rats, although increased incidences of fetal skeletal variations were seen at the highest dose level (10 times the mrhd of 60 mg/day given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis), which was also maternally toxic. the no effect level for embryo-fetal development in rats was 25 mg/kg/day (3 times the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis). when methylphenidate was administered to rats throughout pregnancy and lactation at doses of up to 45 mg/kg/day, offspring body weight gain was decreased at the highest dose (6 times the mrhd of 60 mg/day given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis), but no other effects on postnatal development were observed. the no effect level for pre- and postnatal development in rats was 15 mg/kg/day (approximately 2 times the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis). risk summary limited published literature, based on milk sampling from seven mothers reports that methylphenidate is present in human milk, which resulted in infant doses of 0.16% to 0.7% of the maternal weight-adjusted dosage and a milk/plasma ratio ranging between 1.1 and 2.7. there are no reports of adverse effects on the breastfed infant and no effects on milk production. long-term neurodevelopmental effects on infants from stimulant exposure are unknown. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets or from the underlying maternal condition. clinical considerations monitor breastfeeding infants for adverse reactions, such as agitation, insomnia, anorexia, and reduced weight gain. the safety and effectiveness of methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets for the treatment of adhd have been established in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years. the safety and effectiveness of methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets in pediatric patients less than 6 years have not been established. the long-term efficacy of methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets in pediatric patients has not been established. long-term suppression of growth growth should be monitored during treatment with stimulants, including methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets. pediatric patients who are not growing or gaining weight as expected may need to have their treatment interrupted [see warnings and precautions (5.7)] . juvenile animal toxicity data rats treated with methylphenidate early in the postnatal period through sexual maturation demonstrated a decrease in spontaneous locomotor activity in adulthood. a deficit in acquisition of a specific learning task was observed in females only. the doses at which these findings were observed are at least 4 times the mrhd of 60 mg/day given to children on a mg/m2 basis. in a study conducted in young rats, methylphenidate was administered orally at doses of up to 100 mg/kg/day for 9 weeks, starting early in the postnatal period (postnatal day 7) and continuing through sexual maturity (postnatal week 10). when these animals were tested as adults (postnatal weeks 13 to 14), decreased spontaneous locomotor activity was observed in males and females previously treated with 50 mg/kg/day (approximately 4 times the mrhd of 60 mg/day given to children on a mg/m2 basis) or greater, and a deficit in the acquisition of a specific learning task was seen in females exposed to the highest dose (8 times the mrhd given to children on a mg/m2 basis). the no effect level for juvenile neurobehavioral development in rats was 5 mg/kg/day (approximately 0.5 times the mrhd given to children on a mg/m2 basis). the clinical significance of the long-term behavioral effects observed in rats is unknown. methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets has not been studied in the geriatric population. methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets contain methylphenidate hydrochloride, a schedule ii controlled substance.  methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets has a high potential for abuse and misuse which can lead to the development of a substance use disorder, including addiction [see warnings and precautions (5.1)]. methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets can be diverted for non-medical use into illicit channels or distribution. abuse is the intentional non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, to achieve a desired psychological or physiological effect. misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a health care provider or for whom it was not prescribed. drug addiction is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that may include a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling drug use (e.g., continuing drug use despite harmful consequences, giving a higher priority to drug use than other activities and obligations), and possible tolerance or physical dependence. misuse and abuse of methylphenidate hydrochloride may cause increased heart rate, respiratory rate, or blood pressure; sweating; dilated pupils; hyperactivity; restlessness; insomnia; decreased appetite; loss of coordination; tremors; flushed skin; vomiting; and/or abdominal pain. anxiety, psychosis, hostility, aggression, and suicidal or homicidal ideation have also been observed with cns stimulants abuse and/or misuse. misuse and abuse of cns stimulants, including methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets, can result in overdose and death [see overdosage (10)], and this risk is increased with higher doses or unapproved methods of administration, such as snorting or injection. physical dependence methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets may produce physical dependence. physical dependence is a state that develops as a result of physiological adaptation in response to repeated drug use, manifested by withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or a significant dose reduction of a drug. withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or dose reduction following prolonged use of cns stimulants including methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets include dysphoric mood; depression; fatigue; vivid, unpleasant dreams; insomnia or hypersomnia; increased appetite; and psychomotor retardation or agitation. tolerance methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets may produce tolerance. tolerance is a physiological state characterized by a reduced response to a drug after repeated administration (i.e., a higher dose of a drug is required to produce the same effect that was once obtained at a lower dose).

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kvk-tech, inc. - ursadiol (unii: 3d089v7l0k) (ursadiol - unii:3d089v7l0k) - - ursodiol capsules are indicated for patients with radiolucent, noncalcified gallbladder stones < 20 mm in greatest diameter in whom elective cholecystectomy would be undertaken except for the presence of increased surgical risk due to systemic disease, advanced age, idiosyncratic reaction to general anesthesia, or for those patients who refuse surgery. safety of use of ursodiol capsules beyond 24 months is not established. - ursodiol capsules are indicated for the prevention of gallstone formation in obese patients experiencing rapid weight loss. - ursodiol capsules will not dissolve calcified cholesterol stones, radiopaque stones, or radiolucent bile pigment stones. hence, patients with such stones are not candidates for ursodiol capsules therapy. - patients with compelling reasons for cholecystectomy including unremitting acute cholecystitis, cholangitis, biliary obstruction, gallstone pancreatitis, or biliary-gastrointestinal fistula are not candidates for ursodiol capsules therapy. - allergy to bile aci

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kvk-tech, inc. - oxycodone hydrochloride (unii: c1enj2te6c) (oxycodone - unii:cd35pmg570) - oxycodone hydrochloride 5 mg - oxycodone hydrochloride capsules are an opioid agonist indicated in adults for the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. limitations of use because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids which can occur at any dosage or duration [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] , reserve oxycodone hydrochloride capsules for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options [e.g., non-opioid analgesics or opioid combination products]: - have not been tolerated or are not expected to be tolerated, - have not provided adequate analgesia or are not expected to provide adequate analgesia oxycodone hydrochloride capsules should not be used for an extended period of time unless the pain remains severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatment options continue to be inadequate. oxycodone hydrochloride capsule is contraindicated in patients with: - significant respiratory depression [see warnings and precautions (5.2)] - acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in the absence of resuscitative equipment [see warnings and precautions (5.8)] - known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus [see warnings and precautions (5.12)] - hypersensitivity to oxycodone (e.g., angioedema) [see adverse reactions (6)] risk summary use of opioid analgesics for an extended period of time during pregnancy may cause neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome [see warnings and precautions (5.4)]. available data with oxycodone hydrochloride capsules are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. animal reproduction studies with oral administrations of oxycodone hydrochloride in rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis at doses 2.6 and 8.1 times, respectively, the human dose of 60 mg/day did not reveal evidence of teratogenicity or embryo-fetal toxicity. in several published studies, treatment of pregnant rats with oxycodone at clinically relevant doses and below, resulted in neurobehavioral effects in offspring [see data]. based on animal data, advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. the background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. 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 fetal/neonatal adverse reactions use of opioid analgesics for an extended period of time during pregnancy for medical or nonmedical purposes can result in physical dependence in the neonate and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome shortly after birth. neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome presents as irritability, hyperactivity and abnormal sleep pattern, high pitched cry, tremor, vomiting, diarrhea, and failure to gain weight. the onset, duration, and severity of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome vary based on the specific opioid used, duration of use, timing and amount of last maternal use, and rate of elimination of the drug by the newborn. observe newborns for symptoms of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome and manage accordingly [see warnings and precautions (5.4)]. labor or delivery opioids cross the placenta and may produce respiratory depression and psycho-physiologic effects in neonates. an opioid antagonist, such as naloxone, must be available for reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression in the neonate. oxycodone hydrochloride capsules are not recommended for use in pregnant women during or immediately prior to labor, when other analgesic techniques are more appropriate. opioid analgesics, including oxycodone hydrochloride capsules, can prolong labor through actions which temporarily reduce the strength, duration, and frequency of uterine contractions. however, this effect is not consistent and may be offset by an increased rate of cervical dilation, which tends to shorten labor. monitor neonates exposed to opioid analgesics during labor for signs of excess sedation and respiratory depression. data animal data in embryo-fetal development studies in rats and rabbits, pregnant animals received oral doses of oxycodone hydrochloride administered during the period of organogenesis up to 16 mg/kg/day and up 25 mg/kg/day, respectively. these studies revealed no evidence of teratogenicity or embryo-fetal toxicity due to oxycodone. the highest doses tested in rats and rabbits were equivalent to approximately 2.6 and 8.1 times an adult human dose of 60 mg/day, respectively, on a mg/m2 basis. in published studies, offspring of pregnant rats administered oxycodone during gestation have been reported to exhibit neurobehavioral effects including altered stress responses, increased anxiety-like behavior (2 mg/kg/day iv from gestation day 8 to 21 and postnatal day 1, 3, and 5; 0.3-times an adult human dose of 60 mg/day, on a mg/m2 basis) and altered learning and memory (15 mg/kg/day orally from breeding through parturition; 2.4 times an adult human dose of 60 mg/day, on a mg/m2 basis). risk summary oxycodone is present in breast milk. published lactation studies report variable concentrations of oxycodone in breast milk with administration of immediate-release oxycodone to nursing mothers in the early postpartum period. the lactation studies did not assess breastfed infants for potential adverse reactions. lactation studies have not been conducted with oxycodone hydrochloride capsules, and no information is available on the effects of the drug on the breastfed infant or the effects of the drug on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for oxycodone hydrochloride capsules and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from oxycodone hydrochloride capsules or from the underlying maternal condition. clinical considerations monitor infants exposed to oxycodone hydrochloride capsules through breast milk for excess sedation and respiratory depression. withdrawal symptoms can occur in breastfed infants when maternal administration of an opioid analgesic is stopped, or when breast-feeding is stopped. infertility use of opioids for an extended period of time may cause reduced fertility in females and males of reproductive potential. it is not known whether these effects on fertility are reversible [see adverse reactions (6), clinical pharmacology (12.2)]. the safety and effectiveness of oxycodone hydrochloride capsules have not been established in pediatric patients. the safety and pharmacokinetics of a single-dose of an oxycodone hydrochloride oral solution were evaluated in an open-label clinical trial in 89 pediatric patients 2 years to less than 17 years of age with postoperative pain. however, definitive conclusions are not possible because of insufficient information. elderly patients (aged 65 years or older) may have increased sensitivity to oxycodone. in general, use caution when selecting a dose for an elderly patient, 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. respiratory depression is the chief risk for elderly patients treated with opioids, and has occurred after large initial doses were administered to patients who were not opioid-tolerant or when opioids were co-administered with other agents that depress respiration. titrate the dosage of oxycodone hydrochloride capsules slowly in geriatric patients and frequently reevaluate the patient for signs of central nervous system and respiratory depression [see warnings and precautions (5.2)]. oxycodone is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of adverse 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 it may be useful to regularly evaluate renal function. since oxycodone is extensively metabolized in the liver, its clearance may decrease in patients with hepatic impairment. initiate therapy in these patients with a lower than usual dosage of oxycodone hydrochloride capsules and titrate carefully. regularly evaluate for adverse events such as respiratory depression, sedation, and hypotension [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)]. information from oxycodone tablets indicate that patients with renal impairment had higher plasma concentrations of oxycodone than subjects with normal renal function. initiate therapy with a lower than usual dosage of oxycodone hydrochloride capsules and titrate carefully. regularly evaluate for adverse events such as respiratory depression, sedation, and hypotension [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)]. oxycodone hydrochloride capsules contains oxycodone, a schedule ii controlled substance. oxycodone hydrochloride capsules contain oxycodone, a substance with a high potential for misuse and abuse, which can lead to the development of substance use disorder, including addiction [see warnings and precautions (5.1)]. misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a healthcare provider or for whom it was not prescribed. abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. drug addiction is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that may include a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling drug use (e.g., continuing drug use despite harmful consequences, giving a higher priority given to drug use than to other activities and obligations), and possible tolerance of physical dependence. misuse and abuse of oxycodone hydrochloride capsules increases risk of overdose, which may lead to central nervous system and respiratory depression, hypotension, seizures, and death. the risk is increased with concurrent abuse of oxycodone hydrochloride capsules with alcohol and/or other cns depressants. abuse of and addiction to opioids in some individuals may not be accompanied by concurrent tolerance and symptoms of physical dependence. in addition, abuse of opioids can occur in the absence of addiction. all patients treated with opioids require careful and frequent reevaluation for signs of misuse, abuse, and addiction, because use of opioid analgesic products carries the risk of addiction even under appropriate medical use. patients at high risk of oxycodone hydrochloride capsules abuse include those with a history of prolonged use of any opioid, including products containing oxycodone, those with a history of drug or alcohol abuse, or those who use oxycodone hydrochloride capsules in combination with other abused drugs. “drug-seeking” behavior is very common in persons with substance use disorders. drug-seeking tactics include emergency calls or visits near the end of office hours, refusal to undergo appropriate examination, testing, or referral, repeated “loss” of prescriptions, tampering with prescriptions, and reluctance to provide prior medical records or contact information for other treating healthcare provider(s). “doctor shopping” (visiting multiple prescribers to obtain additional prescriptions) is common among drug abusers and among people who abuse drugs and people with substance abuse disorder. preoccupation with achieving adequate pain relief can be appropriate behavior in a patient with inadequate poor pain control. oxycodone hydrochloride capsules, like other opioids, can be diverted for nonmedical use into illicit channels of distribution. careful record-keeping of prescribing information, including quantity, frequency, and renewal requests, as required by state and federal law, is strongly advised. proper assessment of the patient, proper prescribing practices, periodic reevaluation of therapy, and proper dispensing and storage are appropriate measures that help to limit abuse of opioid drugs. risks specific to abuse of oxycodone hydrochloride capsules abuse of oxycodone hydrochloride capsules poses a risk of overdose and death. the risk is increased with concurrent use of oxycodone hydrochloride oral capsules with alcohol and/or other cns depressants. oxycodone hydrochloride capsules are approved for oral use only. parenteral drug abuse is commonly associated with transmission of infectious diseases such as hepatitis and hiv. both tolerance and physical dependence can develop during chronic opioid therapy. tolerance is a physiological state characterized by a reduced response to a drug after repeated administration (i.e., a higher dose of a drug is required to produce the same effect that was once obtained at a lower dose). physical dependence is a state that develops as a result of a physiological adaptation in response to repeated drug use, manifested by withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or a significant dose reduction of a drug. withdrawal may be precipitated through the administration of drugs with opioid antagonist activity (e.g., naloxone), mixed agonist/antagonist analgesics (e.g., pentazocine, butorphanol, nalbuphine), or partial agonists (e.g., buprenorphine). physical dependence may not occur to a clinically significant degree until after several days to weeks of continued use. do not abruptly discontinue oxycodone hydrochloride capsules in a patient physically dependent on opioids. rapid tapering of oxycodone hydrochloride capsules in a patient physically dependent on opioids may lead to serious withdrawal symptoms, uncontrolled pain, and suicide. rapid discontinuation has also been associated with attempts to find other sources of opioid analgesics, which may be confused with drug-seeking for abuse. when discontinuing oxycodone hydrochloride capsules, gradually taper the dosage using a patient-specific plan that considers the following: the dose of oxycodone hydrochloride capsules the patient has been taking, the duration of treatment, and the physical and psychological attributes of the patient. to improve the likelihood of a successful taper and minimize withdrawal symptoms, it is important that the opioid tapering schedule is agreed upon by the patient. in patients taking opioids for an extended period of time at high doses, ensure that a multimodal approach to pain management, including mental health support (if needed), is in place prior to initiating an opioid analgesic taper [see dosage and administration (2.5), warnings and precautions (5.14)]. infants born to mothers physically dependent on opioids will also be physically dependent and may exhibit respiratory difficulties and withdrawal signs [see use in specific populations (8.1)].