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pd-rx pharmaceuticals, inc. - paroxetine hydrochloride hemihydrate (unii: x2els050d8) (paroxetine - unii:41vrh5220h) - paroxetine 40 mg - paroxetine tablets are indicated in adults for the treatment of: - major depressive disorder (mdd) - obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd) - panic disorder (pd) - social anxiety disorder (sad) - generalized anxiety disorder (gad) - posttraumatic stress disorder (ptsd) paroxetine tablets are contraindicated in patients: - taking, or within 14 days of stopping, maois (including the maois linezolid and intravenous methylene blue) because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [see warnings and precautions (5.2), drug interactions (7)] . - taking thioridazine because of risk of qt prolongation [see warnings and precautions (5.3)and drug interactions (7)] . - taking pimozide because of risk of qt prolongation [see warnings and precautions (5.3), drug interactions (7)] . - with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis, angioedema, stevens-johnson syndrome) to paroxetine or any of the inactive ingredients in paroxetine tablets [see adverse reactions (6.1), (6.2)] . based on data from published observational studies, exposure to ssris, particularly in the month before delivery, has been associated with a less than 2-fold increase in the risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see warnings and precautions (5.5)and clinical considerations] . epidemiological studies have shown that infants exposed to paroxetine in the first trimester of pregnancy have an increased risk of congenital malformations, particularly cardiovascular malformations. if paroxetine is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking paroxetine, advise the patient of the potential hazard to the fetus. unless the benefits of paroxetine to the mother justify continuing treatment, consideration should be given to either discontinuing paroxetine therapy or switching to another antidepressant [see warnings and precautions (5.7)] . for - a study based on swedish national registry data demonstrated that infants exposed to paroxetine during pregnancy (n = 815) had an increased risk of cardiovascular malformations (2% risk in paroxetine-exposed infants) compared to the entire registry population (1% risk), for an odds ratio (or) of 1.8 (95% confidence interval 1.1 to 2.8). no increase in the risk of overall congenital malformations was seen in the paroxetine-exposed infants. the cardiac malformations in the paroxetine-exposed infants were primarily ventricular septal defects (vsds) and atrial septal defects (asds). septal defects range in severity from those that resolve spontaneously to those which require surgery. - a separate retrospective cohort study from the united states (united healthcare data) evaluated 5,956 infants of mothers dispensed antidepressants during the first trimester (n = 815 for paroxetine). this study showed a trend towards an increased risk for cardiovascular malformations for paroxetine (risk of 1.5%) compared to other antidepressants (risk of 1%), for an or of 1.5 (95% confidence interval 0.8 to 2.9). of the 12 paroxetine-exposed infants with cardiovascular malformations, 9 had vsds. this study also suggested an increased risk of overall major congenital malformations including cardiovascular defects for paroxetine (4% risk) compared to other (2% risk) antidepressants (or 1.8; 95% confidence interval 1.2 to 2.8). - two large case-control studies using separate databases, each with > 9,000 birth defect cases and > 4,000 controls, found that maternal use of paroxetine during the first trimester of pregnancy was associated with a 2- to 3-fold increased risk of right ventricular outflow tract obstructions. in one study the or was 2.5 (95% confidence interval, 1.0 to 6.0, 7 exposed infants) and in the other study the or was 3.3 (95% confidence interval, 1.3 to 8.8, 6 exposed infants). other studies have found varying results as to whether there was an increased risk of overall, cardiovascular, or specific congenital malformations. a meta-analysis of epidemiological data over a 16-year period (1992 to 2008) on first trimester paroxetine use in pregnancy and congenital malformations included the above-noted studies in addition to others (n = 17 studies that included overall malformations and n = 14 studies that included cardiovascular malformations; n = 20 distinct studies). while subject to limitations, this meta-analysis suggested an increased occurrence of cardiovascular malformations (prevalence odds ratio [por] 1.5; 95% confidence interval 1.2 to 1.9) and overall malformations (por 1.2; 95% confidence interval 1.1 to 1.4) with paroxetine use during the first trimester. it was not possible in this meta-analysis to determine the extent to which the observed prevalence of cardiovascular malformations might have contributed to that of overall malformations, nor was it possible to determine whether any specific types of cardiovascular malformations might have contributed to the observed prevalence of all cardiovascular malformations. unless the benefits of paroxetine to the mother justify continuing treatment, consideration should be given to either discontinuing paroxetine therapy or switching to another antidepressant [see warnings and precautions (5.7)] . for women who intend to become pregnant or are in their first trimester of pregnancy, paroxetine should only be initiated after consideration of the other available treatment options [see warnings and precautions (5.4)] . neonates exposed to ssris or serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (snris), including paroxetine tablets, late in the third trimester have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. such complications can arise immediately upon delivery. reported clinical findings have included respiratory distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, temperature instability, feeding difficulty, vomiting, hypoglycemia, hypotonia, hypertonia, hyperreflexia, tremor, jitteriness, irritability, and constant crying. these features are consistent with either a direct toxic effect of ssris and snris or, possibly, a drug discontinuation syndrome. it should be noted that, in some cases, the clinical picture is consistent with serotonin syndrome [see warnings and precautions (5.2)] . exposure to ssris in late pregnancy may have an increased risk for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (pphn). pphn occurs in 1 – 2 per 1,000 live births in the general population and is associated with substantial neonatal morbidity and mortality. in a retrospective case-control study of 377 women whose infants were born with pphn and 836 women whose infants were born healthy, the risk for developing pphn was approximately six-fold higher for infants exposed to ssris after the 20 th week of gestation compared to infants who had not been exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. there have also been postmarketing reports of premature births in pregnant women exposed to paroxetine or other ssris. when treating a pregnant woman with paroxetine during the third trimester, the physician should carefully consider both the potential risks and benefits of treatment . a prospective longitudinal study of 201 women with a history of major depression who were euthymic at the beginning of pregnancy. the women who discontinued antidepressant medication during pregnancy were more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continued antidepressant medication. use of paroxetine tablets in the month before delivery may be associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see warnings and precautions (5.5)] . reproduction studies were performed at doses up to 50 mg/kg/day in rats and 6 mg/kg/day in rabbits administered during organogenesis. these doses are approximately 6 (rat) and less than 2 (rabbit) times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd – 75 mg) on an mg/m 2 basis. these studies have revealed no evidence of developmental effects. however, in rats, there was an increase in pup deaths during the first 4 days of lactation when dosing occurred during the last trimester of gestation and continued throughout lactation. this effect occurred at a dose of 1 mg/kg/day which is than the mrhd on an mg/m 2 basis. the no-effect dose for rat pup mortality was not determined. the cause of these deaths is not known. like many other drugs, paroxetine is secreted in human milk. because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from paroxetine tablets, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing infants or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother. the safety and effectiveness of paroxetine tablets in pediatric patients have not been established [see box warning] . effectiveness was not demonstrated in three placebo-controlled trials in 752 paroxetine tablets-treated pediatric patients with mdd. antidepressants increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric patients [see boxed warning, warnings and precautions (5.1)] . decreased appetite and weight loss have been observed in association with the use of ssris. in placebo-controlled clinical trials conducted with pediatric patients, the following adverse reactions were reported in at least 2% of pediatric patients treated with paroxetine tablets and occurred at a rate at least twice that for pediatric patients receiving placebo: emotional lability (including self-harm, suicidal thoughts, attempted suicide, crying, and mood fluctuations), hostility, decreased appetite, tremor, sweating, hyperkinesia, and agitation. adverse reactions upon discontinuation of treatment with paroxetine tablets in the pediatric clinical trials that included a taper phase regimen, which occurred in at least 2% of patients and at a rate at least twice that of placebo, were: emotional lability (including suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, mood changes, and tearfulness), nervousness, dizziness, nausea, and abdominal pain. in premarketing clinical trials with paroxetine tablets, 17% of patients treated with paroxetine tablets (approximately 700) were 65 years of age or older. pharmacokinetic studies revealed a decreased clearance in the elderly, and a lower starting dose is recommended;, however, no overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between elderly and younger patients [see dosage and administration (2.4), clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . ssris including paroxetine tablets, have been associated with cases of clinically significant hyponatremia in elderly patients, who may be at greater risk for this adverse reaction [see warnings and precautions (5.7)] . increased plasma concentrations of paroxetine occur in patients with renal and hepatic impairment. the initial dosage of paroxetine tablets should be reduced in patients with severe renal impairment and in patients with severe hepatic impairment [see dosage and administration (2.4), clinical pharmacology (12.3)] .

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aphena pharma solutions - tennessee, llc - mirtazapine (unii: a051q2099q) (mirtazapine - unii:a051q2099q) - mirtazapine 15 mg - mirtazapine tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder. the efficacy of mirtazapine in the treatment of major depressive disorder was established in 6-week controlled trials of outpatients whose diagnoses corresponded most closely to the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders – 3rd edition (dsm-iii) category of major depressive disorder (see clinical pharmacology). a major depressive episode (dsm-iv) implies a prominent and relatively persistent (nearly every day for at least 2 weeks) depressed or dysphoric mood that usually interferes with daily functioning, and includes at least five of the following nine symptoms: depressed mood, loss of interest in usual activities, significant change in weight and/or appetite, insomnia or hypersomnia, psychomotor agitation or retardation, increased fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, slowed thinking or impaired concentration, a suicide attempt, or suicidal ideation. the effectiveness of mirtazapine in hospitalized depress

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amneal pharmaceuticals llc - 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)] 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% to 4% and 15% to 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] . labor or 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. 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 post-marketing 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 post-marketing 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, 2, and 4 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 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 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 mg/kg/day to offspring during the first 3 days of life did not cause an increase in neuronal necrosis at either dose level. 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 to 2 mg/kg/day given in divided doses. maximum daily dosage should not exceed 3 mg/kg/day or 150 mg/day to 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 mg/day to 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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actavis pharma, inc. - clonazepam (unii: 5pe9fde8gb) (clonazepam - unii:5pe9fde8gb) - clonazepam 0.5 mg - seizure disorders: clonazepam tablets, usp are useful alone or as an adjunct in the treatment of the lennox-gastaut syndrome (petit mal variant), akinetic, and myoclonic seizures. in patients with absence seizures (petit mal) who have failed to respond to succinimides, clonazepam may be useful. some loss of effect may occur during the course of clonazepam treatment (see precautions:  loss of effect ). panic disorder: clonazepam tablets, usp are indicated for the treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia, as defined in dsm-v. panic disorder is characterized by the occurrence of unexpected panic attacks and associated concern about having additional attacks, worry about the implications or consequences of the attacks, and/or a significant change in behavior related to the attacks. the efficacy of clonazepam was established in two 6- to 9-week trials in panic disorder patients whose diagnoses corresponded to the dsm-iiir category of panic disorder (see clinical pharmacology: clinical

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aprecia pharmaceuticals, llc - levetiracetam (unii: 44yrr34555) (levetiracetam - unii:44yrr34555) - levetiracetam 250 mg - spritam is indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 4 years of age and older weighing more than 20 kg. spritam is indicated as adjunctive therapy for the treatment of myoclonic seizures in patients 12 years of age and older with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. spritam is indicated as adjunctive therapy for the treatment of primary generalized tonic‑clonic seizures in patients 6 years of age and older with idiopathic generalized epilepsy. spritam is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to levetiracetam. reactions have included anaphylaxis and angioedema [see warnings and precautions (5.4)] . pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antiepileptic drugs (aeds), including spritam, during pregnancy. encourage women who are taking spritam during pregnancy to enroll in the north american antiepileptic drug (naaed) pregnancy registry by calling 1-888-233-2334 or visiting http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org/. risk summary prolonged experience with levetiracetam in pregnant women has not identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects or miscarriage, based on published literature, which includes data from pregnancy registries and reflects experience over two decades [see human data] . in animal studies, levetiracetam produced developmental toxicity (increased embryofetal and offspring mortality, increased incidences of fetal structural abnormalities, decreased embryofetal and offspring growth, neurobehavioral alterations in offspring) at doses similar to human therapeutic doses [see animal data] . 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. the background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. clinical considerations levetiracetam blood levels may decrease during pregnancy [see warnings and precautions (5.10)] . physiological changes during pregnancy may affect levetiracetam concentration. decrease in levetiracetam plasma concentrations has been observed during pregnancy. this decrease is more pronounced during the third trimester. dose adjustments may be necessary to maintain clinical response. data human data while available studies cannot definitively establish the absence of risk, data from the published literature and pregnancy registries have not established an association with levetiracetam use during pregnancy and major birth defects or miscarriage. animal data when levetiracetam (0, 400, 1200, or 3600 mg/kg/day) was administered orally to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis, reduced fetal weights and increased incidence of fetal skeletal variations were observed at the highest dose tested. there was no evidence of maternal toxicity. the no-effect dose for adverse effects on embryofetal developmental in rats (1200/mg/kg/day) is approximately 4 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 3000 mg on a body surface area (mg/m2 ) basis. oral administration of levetiracetam (0, 200, 600, or 1800 mg/kg/day) to pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis resulted in increased embryofetal mortality and incidence of fetal skeletal variations at the mid and high dose and decreased fetal weights and increased incidence of fetal malformations at the high dose, which was associated with maternal toxicity. the no-effect dose for adverse effects on embryofetal development in rabbits (200 mg/kg/day) is approximately equivalent to the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis. oral administration of levetiracetam (0, 70, 350, or 1800 mg/kg/day) to female rats throughout pregnancy and lactation led to an increased incidence of fetal skeletal variations, reduced fetal body weight, and decreased growth in offspring at the mid and high doses and increased pup mortality and neurobehavioral alterations in offspring at the highest dose tested. there was no evidence of maternal toxicity. the no-effect dose for adverse effects on pre- and postnatal development in rats (70 mg/kg/day) is less than the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis. oral administration of levetiracetam to rats during the latter part of gestation and throughout lactation produced no adverse developmental or maternal effects at doses of up to 1800 mg/kg/day (6 times the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis). risk summary levetiracetam is excreted in human milk. there are no data on the effects of levetiracetam on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for spritam and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from spritam or from the underlying maternal condition. spritam is not recommended for pediatric patients that weigh 20 kg or less. the following sections describe age appropriate indications. partial-onset seizures the safety and effectiveness of spritam have been established for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in pediatric patients 4 years of age and older. use is based on controlled studies in adult patients and efficacy data in 198 pediatric patients 4 to 16 years of age treated with levetiracetam with partial-onset seizures [see clinical pharmacology (12.3) and clinical studies (14.1)]. safety and effectiveness for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in pediatric patients below the age of 4 years have not been established. a 3-month, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted to assess the neurocognitive and behavioral effects of levetiracetam as adjunctive therapy in 98 (levetiracetam n=64, placebo n=34) pediatric patients, 4 to 16 years of age, with partial seizures that were inadequately controlled. the target dose was 60 mg/kg/day. neurocognitive effects were measured by the leiter-r attention and memory (am) battery, which measures various aspects of a child's memory and attention. although no substantive differences were observed between the placebo and drug treated groups in the median change from baseline in this battery, the study was not adequate to assess formal statistical non-inferiority of the drug and placebo. the achenbach child behavior checklist (cbcl/6-18), a standardized validated tool used to assess a child's competencies and behavioral/emotional problems, was also assessed in this study. an analysis of the cbcl/6-18 indicated on average a worsening in levetiracetam-treated patients in aggressive behavior, one of the eight syndrome scores [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] . myoclonic seizures the safety and effectiveness of spritam have been established as adjunctive treatment of myoclonic seizures in pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. use is based on one controlled study that included 113 adult and pediatric patients as young as 12 years of age treated with levetiracetam with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy [see clinical studies (14.2)] . safety and effectiveness as adjunctive therapy for the treatment of myoclonic seizures in pediatric patients below the age of 12 years have not been established. primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures the safety and effectiveness of spritam have been established as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with idiopathic generalized epilepsy. use is based on one controlled study that included 164 adult and pediatric patients treated with levetiracetam with generalized tonic-clonic seizures [see clinical studies (14.3)] . safety and effectiveness as adjunctive therapy for the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in pediatric patients below the age of 6 years have not been established. juvenile animal toxicity data studies of levetiracetam in juvenile rats (dosed on postnatal days 4 through 52) and dogs (dosed from postnatal weeks 3 through 7) at doses of up to 1800 mg/kg/day (approximately 7 and 24 times, respectively, the maximum recommended pediatric dose of 60 mg/kg/day on a mg/m2 basis) did not demonstrate adverse effects on postnatal development. there were 347 subjects in clinical studies of levetiracetam that were 65 and over. no overall differences in safety were observed between these subjects and younger subjects. there were insufficient numbers of elderly subjects in controlled trials of epilepsy to adequately assess the effectiveness of levetiracetam in these patients. levetiracetam is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of adverse reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with renal impairment. because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . clearance of levetiracetam is decreased in patients with renal impairment and is correlated with creatinine clearance [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . dose adjustment is recommended for patients with renal impairment and supplemental doses should be given to patients after dialysis [see dosage and administration (2.5)] .

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aphena pharma solutions - tennessee, llc - clonazepam (unii: 5pe9fde8gb) (clonazepam - unii:5pe9fde8gb) - clonazepam 1 mg - clonazepam is useful alone or as an adjunct in the treatment of the lennox-gastaut syndrome (petit mal variant), akinetic and myoclonic seizures. in patients with absence seizures (petit mal) who have failed to respond to succinimides, clonazepam may be useful. in some studies, up to 30% of patients have shown a loss of anticonvulsant activity, often within 3 months of administration. in some cases, dosage adjustment may re-establish efficacy. clonazepam is indicated for the treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia, as defined in dsm-iv. panic disorder is characterized by the occurrence of unexpected panic attacks and associated concern about having additional attacks, worry about the implications or consequences of the attacks, and/or a significant change in behavior related to the attacks. the efficacy of clonazepam was established in two 6- to 9-week trials in panic disorder patients whose diagnoses corresponded to the dsm-iiir category of panic disorder (see clinical pharmacology :  clinic

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aphena pharma solutions - tennessee, llc - clonazepam (unii: 5pe9fde8gb) (clonazepam - unii:5pe9fde8gb) - clonazepam 0.5 mg - clonazepam is useful alone or as an adjunct in the treatment of the lennox-gastaut syndrome (petit mal variant), akinetic and myoclonic seizures. in patients with absence seizures (petit mal) who have failed to respond to succinimides, clonazepam may be useful. in some studies, up to 30% of patients have shown a loss of anticonvulsant activity, often within 3 months of administration. in some cases, dosage adjustment may re-establish efficacy. clonazepam is indicated for the treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia, as defined in dsm-iv. panic disorder is characterized by the occurrence of unexpected panic attacks and associated concern about having additional attacks, worry about the implications or consequences of the attacks, and/or a significant change in behavior related to the attacks. the efficacy of clonazepam was established in two 6- to 9-week trials in panic disorder patients whose diagnoses corresponded to the dsm-iiir category of panic disorder (see clinical pharmacology :  clinic

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macleods pharmaceuticals limited - eszopiclone (unii: uzx80k71oe) (eszopiclone - unii:uzx80k71oe) - eszopiclone 1 mg - eszopiclone tablets are indicated for the treatment of insomnia. in controlled outpatient and sleep laboratory studies, eszopiclone tablets administered at bedtime decreased sleep latency and improved sleep maintenance. the clinical trials performed in support of efficacy were up to 6 months in duration. the final formal assessments of sleep latency and maintenance were performed at 4 weeks in the 6-week study (adults only), at the end of both 2-week studies (elderly only) and at the end of the 6-month study (adults only). • eszopiclone tablets are contraindicated in patients who have experienced complex sleep behaviors after taking eszopiclone tablets [see warnings and precautions (5.1) ]. • eszopiclone tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to eszopiclone. hypersensitivity reactions include anaphylaxis and angioedema [see warnings and precautions (5.3) ]. risk summary available pharmacovigilance data with eszopiclone use in pregnant women are insufficient to identify a dr

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amneal pharmaceuticals llc - pantoprazole sodium (unii: 6871619q5x) (pantoprazole - unii:d8tst4o562) - pantoprazole 20 mg - pantoprazole sodium delayed-release tablets are indicated for: pantoprazole sodium delayed-release tablets are indicated in adults and pediatric patients five years of age and older for the short-term treatment (up to 8 weeks) in the healing and symptomatic relief of erosive esophagitis (ee). for those adult patients who have not healed after 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 8-week course of pantoprazole sodium delayed-release tablets may be considered. safety of treatment beyond 8 weeks in pediatric patients has not been established. pantoprazole sodium delayed-release tablets are indicated for maintenance of healing of ee  and reduction in relapse rates of daytime and nighttime heartburn symptoms in adult patients with gerd. controlled studies did not extend beyond 12 months. pantoprazole sodium delayed-release tablets are indicated for the long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including zollinger-ellison (ze) syndrome. - pantoprazole sodium delayed-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation or any substituted benzimidazole. hypersensitivity reactions may include anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, angioedema, bronchospasm, acute tubulointerstitial nephritis, and urticaria [see warnings and precautions (5.2) , adverse reactions (6)] . - proton pump inhibitors (ppis), including pantoprazole sodium, are contraindicated in patients receiving rilpivirine-containing products [see drug interactions (7)] . risk summary available data from published observational studies did not demonstrate an association of major malformations or other adverse pregnancy outcomes with pantoprazole. in animal reproduction studies, no evidence of adverse development outcomes was observed with pantoprazole. reproduction studies have been performed in rats at oral doses up to 450 mg/kg/day (about 88 times the recommended human dose) and rabbits at oral doses up to 40 mg/kg/day (about 16 times the recommended human dose) with administration of pantoprazole during organogenesis in pregnant animals and have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus due to pantoprazole in this study (see data) . a pre-and postnatal development toxicity study in rats with additional endpoints to evaluate the effect on bone development was performed with pantoprazole sodium. oral pantoprazole doses of 5, 15, and 30 mg/kg/day (approximately 1, 3, and 6 times the human dose of 40 mg/day) were administered to pregnant females from gestation day (gd) 6 through lactation day (ld) 21. changes in bone morphology were observed in pups exposed to pantoprazole in utero and through milk during the period of lactation as well as by oral dosing from postnatal day (pnd) 4 through pnd 21 [see use in specific populations (8.4)] . there were no drug-related findings in maternal animals. advise pregnant women of the potential risk of fetal harm. 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 the clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. data human data available data from published observational studies failed to demonstrate an association of adverse pregnancy-related outcomes and pantoprazole use. methodological limitations of these observational studies cannot definitely establish or exclude any drug-associated risk during pregnancy. in a prospective study by the european network of teratology information services, outcomes from a group of 53 pregnant women administered median daily doses of 40 mg pantoprazole were compared to a control group of 868 pregnant women who did not take any proton pump inhibitors (ppis). there was no difference in the rate of major malformations between women exposed to ppis and the control group, corresponding to a relative risk (rr)=0.55, [95% confidence interval (ci) 0.08 to 3.95]. in a population-based retrospective cohort study covering all live births in denmark from 1996 to 2008, there was no significant increase in major birth defects during analysis of first trimester exposure to pantoprazole in 549 live births. a meta-analysis that compared 1,530 pregnant women exposed to ppis in at least the first trimester with 133,410 unexposed pregnant women showed no significant increases in risk for congenital malformations or spontaneous abortion with exposure to ppis (for major malformations or=1.12 ([95% ci 0.86 to 1.45] and for spontaneous abortions or=1.29 [95% ci 0.84 to 1.97]). animal data reproduction studies have been performed in rats at oral pantoprazole doses up to 450 mg/kg/day (about 88 times the recommended human dose based on body surface area) and in rabbits at oral doses up to 40 mg/kg/day (about 16 times the recommended human dose based on body surface area) with administration of pantoprazole sodium during organogenesis in pregnant animals. the studies have revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to pantoprazole. a pre- and postnatal development toxicity study in rats with additional endpoints to evaluate the effect on bone development was performed with pantoprazole sodium. oral pantoprazole doses of 5, 15, and 30 mg/kg/day (approximately 1, 3, and 6 times the human dose of 40 mg/day on a body surface area basis) were administered to pregnant females from gestation day (gd) 6 through lactation day (ld) 21. on postnatal day (pnd 4) through pnd 21, the pups were administered oral doses at 5, 15, and 30 mg/kg/day (approximately 1, 2.3, and 3.2 times the exposure (auc) in humans at a dose of 40 mg). there were no drug-related findings in maternal animals. during the preweaning dosing phase (pnd 4 to 21) of the pups, there were increased mortality and/or moribundity and decreased body weight and body weight gain at 5 mg/kg/day (approximately equal exposures (auc) in humans receiving the 40 mg dose) and higher doses. on pnd 21, decreased mean femur length and weight and changes in femur bone mass and geometry were observed in the offspring at 5 mg/kg/day (approximately equal exposures (auc) in humans at the 40 mg dose) and higher doses. the femur findings included lower total area, bone mineral content and density, periosteal and endosteal circumference, and cross-sectional moment of inertia. there were no microscopic changes in the distal femur, proximal tibia, or stifle joints. changes in bone parameters were partially reversible following a recovery period, with findings on pnd 70 limited to lower femur metaphysis cortical/subcortical bone mineral density in female pups at 5 mg/kg/day (approximately equal exposures (auc) in humans at the 40 mg dose) and higher doses. risk summary pantoprazole has been detected in breast milk of a nursing mother after a single 40 mg oral dose of pantoprazole. there were no effects on the breastfed infant (see data) . there are no data on pantoprazole effects on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for pantoprazole sodium and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from pantoprazole or from the underlying maternal condition. data the breast milk of a 42-year-old woman receiving 40 mg of oral pantoprazole, at 10 months postpartum, was studied for 24 hours, to demonstrate low levels of pantoprazole present in the breast milk. pantoprazole was detectable in milk only 2 and 4 hours after the dose with milk levels of approximately 36 mcg/l and 24 mcg/l, respectively. a milk-to-plasma ratio of 0.022 was observed at 2 hours after drug administration. pantoprazole was not detectable (<10 mcg/l) in milk at 6, 8 and 24 hours after the dose. the relative dose to the infant was estimated to be 7.3 mcg of pantoprazole, which is equivalent to 0.14% of the weight-adjusted maternal dose. no adverse events in the infant were reported by the mother. the safety and effectiveness of pantoprazole sodium for short-term treatment (up to eight weeks) of ee associated with gerd have been established in pediatric patients 1 year through 16 years of age. effectiveness for ee has not been demonstrated in patients less than 1 year of age. in addition, for patients less than 5 years of age, there is no appropriate dosage strength in an age-appropriate formulation available. therefore, pantoprazole sodium is indicated for the short-term treatment of ee associated with gerd for patients 5 years and older. the safety and effectiveness of pantoprazole sodium for pediatric uses other than ee have not been established. 1 year through 16 years of age use of pantoprazole sodium in pediatric patients 1 year through 16 years of age for short-term treatment (up to eight weeks) of ee associated with gerd is supported by: a) extrapolation of results from adequate and well-controlled studies that supported the approval of pantoprazole sodium for treatment of ee associated with gerd in adults, and b) safety, effectiveness, and pharmacokinetic studies performed in pediatric patients [see clinical studies (14.1) , and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . safety of pantoprazole sodium in the treatment of ee associated with gerd in pediatric patients 1 through 16 years of age was evaluated in three multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-treatment studies, involving 249 pediatric patients, including 8 with ee (4 patients ages 1 year to 5 years and 4 patients 5 years to 11 years). the children ages 1 year to 5 years with endoscopically diagnosed ee (defined as an endoscopic hetzel-dent score ≥ 2) were treated once daily for 8 weeks with one of two dose levels of pantoprazole sodium (approximating 0.6 mg/kg or 1.2 mg/kg). all 4 of these patients with ee were healed (hetzel-dent score of 0 or 1) at 8 weeks. because ee is uncommon in the pediatric population, predominantly pediatric patients with endoscopically-proven or symptomatic gerd were also included in these studies. patients were treated with a range of doses of pantoprazole sodium once daily for 8 weeks. for safety findings [see adverse reactions (6.1)] . because these pediatric trials had no placebo, active comparator, or evidence of a dose response, the trials were inconclusive regarding the clinical benefit of pantoprazole sodium for symptomatic gerd in the pediatric population. the effectiveness of pantoprazole sodium for treating symptomatic gerd in pediatric patients has not been established. although the data from the clinical trials support use of pantoprazole sodium for the short-term treatment of ee associated with gerd in pediatric patients 1 year through 5 years, there is no commercially available dosage formulation appropriate for patients less than 5 years of age [see dosage and administration (2)] . in a population pharmacokinetic analysis, clearance values in the children 1 to 5 years old with endoscopically proven gerd had a median value of 2.4 l/h. following a 1.2 mg/kg equivalent dose (15 mg for ≤ 12.5 kg and 20 mg for > 12.5 to < 25 kg), the plasma concentrations of pantoprazole were highly variable and the median time to peak plasma concentration was 3 to 6 hours. the estimated auc for patients 1 to 5 years old was 37% higher than for adults receiving a single 40 mg tablet, with a geometric mean auc value of 6.8 mcg•hr/ml. neonates to less than one year of age pantoprazole sodium was not found to be effective in a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, treatment-withdrawal study of 129 pediatric patients 1 through 11 months of age. patients were enrolled if they had symptomatic gerd based on medical history and had not responded to non-pharmacologic interventions for gerd for two weeks. patients received pantoprazole sodium daily for four weeks in an open-label phase, then patients were randomized in equal proportion to receive pantoprazole sodium treatment or placebo for the subsequent four weeks in a double-blind manner. efficacy was assessed by observing the time from randomization to study discontinuation due to symptom worsening during the four-week treatment-withdrawal phase. there was no statistically significant difference between pantoprazole sodium and placebo in the rate of discontinuation. in this trial, the adverse reactions that were reported more commonly (difference of ≥ 4%) in the treated population compared to the placebo population were elevated ck, otitis media, rhinitis, and laryngitis. in a population pharmacokinetic analysis, the systemic exposure was higher in patients less than 1 year of age with gerd compared to adults who received a single 40 mg dose (geometric mean auc was 103% higher in preterm infants and neonates receiving single dose of 2.5 mg of pantoprazole sodium, and 23% higher in infants 1 through 11 months of age receiving a single dose of approximately 1.2 mg/kg). in these patients, the apparent clearance (cl/f) increased with age (median clearance: 0.6 l/hr, range: 0.03 to 3.2 l/hr). these doses resulted in pharmacodynamic effects on gastric but not esophageal ph. following once daily dosing of 2.5 mg of pantoprazole sodium in preterm infants and neonates, there was an increase in the mean gastric ph (from 4.3 at baseline to 5.2 at steady-state) and in the mean % time that gastric ph was > 4 (from 60% at baseline to 80% at steady-state). following once daily dosing of approximately 1.2 mg/kg of pantoprazole sodium in infants 1 through 11 months of age, there was an increase in the mean gastric ph (from 3.1 at baseline to 4.2 at steady-state) and in the mean % time that gastric ph was > 4 (from 32% at baseline to 60% at steady-state). however, no significant changes were observed in mean intraesophageal ph or % time that esophageal ph was < 4 in either age group. because pantoprazole sodium was not shown to be effective in the randomized, placebo-controlled study in this age group, the use of pantoprazole sodium for treatment of symptomatic gerd in infants less than 1 year of age is not indicated. animal toxicity data in a pre- and post-natal development study in rats, the pups were administered oral doses of pantoprazole at 5, 15, and 30 mg/kg/day (approximately 1, 2.3, and 3.2 times the exposure (auc) in children aged 6 to 11 years at a dose of 40 mg) on postnatal day (pnd 4) through pnd 21, in addition to lactational exposure through milk. on pnd 21, decreased mean femur length and weight and changes in femur bone mass and geometry were observed in the offspring at 5 mg/kg/day (approximately equal exposures (auc) in children aged 6 to 11 years at the 40 mg dose) and higher doses. changes in bone parameters were partially reversible following a recovery period. in neonatal/juvenile animals (rats and dogs) toxicities were similar to those observed in adult animals, including gastric alterations, decreases in red cell mass, increases in lipids, enzyme induction and hepatocellular hypertrophy. an increased incidence of eosinophilic chief cells in adult and neonatal/juvenile rats, and atrophy of chief cells in adult rats and in neonatal/juvenile dogs, was observed in the fundic mucosa of stomachs in repeated-dose studies. full to partial recovery of these effects were noted in animals of both age groups following a recovery period. in short-term us clinical trials, ee healing rates in the 107 elderly patients (≥ 65 years old) treated with pantoprazole sodium were similar to those found in patients under the age of 65. the incidence rates of adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities in patients aged 65 years and older were similar to those associated with patients younger than 65 years of age.

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