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a-s medication solutions - sertraline hydrochloride (unii: uti8907y6x) (sertraline - unii:quc7nx6wmb) - sertraline 100 mg - sertraline hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of the following [see clinical studies (14)] : - major depressive disorder (mdd) - obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd) - panic disorder (pd) - posttraumatic stress disorder (ptsd) - social anxiety disorder (sad) - premenstrual dysphoric disorder (pmdd) sertraline hydrochloride 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 (7.1)] . - taking pimozide [see drug interactions (7.1)] . - with known hypersensitivity to sertraline (e.g., anaphylaxis, angioedema) [see adverse reactions (6.1, 6.2)]. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. healthcare providers should encourage patients to enroll by calling the national pregnancy registry for antidepressants at 1-866-961-2388 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/research/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants. risk summary based on data from published observational studies, exposure to ssris, particularly in the month before delivery, has been associated with a less than 2-fold increase in the risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see warnings and precautions (5.3) and clinical considerations] . overall, available published epidemiologic studies of pregnant women exposed to sertraline in the first trimester suggest no difference in major birth defect risk compared to the background rate for major birth defects in comparator populations. some studies have reported increases for specific major birth defects; however, these study results are inconclusive [see data] . there are clinical considerations regarding neonates exposed to ssris and snris, including sertraline hydrochloride, during the third trimester of pregnancy [see clinical considerations]. although no teratogenicity was observed in animal reproduction studies, delayed fetal ossification was observed when sertraline was administered during the period of organogenesis at doses less than the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) in rats and doses 3.1 times the mrhd in rabbits on a mg/m2 basis in adolescents. when sertraline was administered to female rats during the last third of gestation, there was an increase in the number of stillborn pups and pup deaths during the first four days after birth at the mrhd [see data] . the background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population are unknown. 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. advise a pregnant woman of possible risks to the fetus when prescribing sertraline hydrochloride. clinical considerations disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk a prospective longitudinal study followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depression who were euthymic taking antidepressants at the beginning of pregnancy. the women who discontinued antidepressants during pregnancy were more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continued antidepressants. consider the risks of untreated depression when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medication during pregnancy and postpartum. maternal adverse reactions use of sertraline hydrochloride in the month before delivery may be associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see warnings and precautions (5.3)]. fetal/neonatal adverse reactions exposure to ssris and snris, including sertraline hydrochloride in late pregnancy may lead to an increased risk for neonatal complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding, and/or persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (pphn). when treating a pregnant woman with sertraline hydrochloride during the third trimester, carefully consider both the potential risks and benefits of treatment. monitor neonates who were exposed to sertraline hydrochloride in the third trimester of pregnancy for pphn and drug discontinuation syndrome [see data]. data human data third trimester exposure neonates exposed to sertraline hydrochloride and other ssris or snris late in the third trimester have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. these findings are based on post-marketing reports. 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. in some cases, the clinical picture was consistent with serotonin syndrome [see warnings and precautions (5.2) ] . exposure during late pregnancy to ssris may have an increased risk for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (pphn). pphn occurs in 1 to 2 per 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 20th week of gestation compared to infants who had not been exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. a study of 831,324 infants born in sweden in 1997 to 2005 found a pphn risk ratio of 2.4 (95% ci 1.2 to 4.3) associated with patient-reported maternal use of ssris “in early pregnancy” and a pphn risk ratio of 3.6 (95% ci 1.2 to 8.3) associated with a combination of patient-reported maternal use of ssris “in early pregnancy” and an antenatal ssri prescription “in later pregnancy”. first trimester exposure the weight of evidence from epidemiologic studies of pregnant women exposed to sertraline in the first trimester suggest no difference in major birth defect risk compared to the background rate for major birth defects in pregnant women who were not exposed to sertraline. a meta-analysis of studies suggest no increase in the risk of total malformations (summary odds ratio=1.01, 95% ci=0.88 to 1.17) or cardiac malformations (summary odds ratio=0.93, 95% ci=0.70 to 1.23) among offspring of women with first trimester exposure to sertraline. an increased risk of congenital cardiac defects, specifically septal defects, the most common type of congenital heart defect, was observed in some published epidemiologic studies with first trimester sertraline exposure; however, most of these studies were limited by the use of comparison populations that did not allow for the control of confounders such as the underlying depression and associated conditions and behaviors, which may be factors associated with increased risk of these malformations. animal data reproduction studies have been performed in rats and rabbits at doses up to 80 mg/kg/day and 40 mg/kg/day, respectively. these doses correspond to approximately 3.1 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 200 mg/day on a mg/m2 basis in adolescents. there was no evidence of teratogenicity at any dose level. when pregnant rats and rabbits were given sertraline during the period of organogenesis, delayed ossification was observed in fetuses at doses of 10 mg/kg (0.4 times the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis) in rats and 40 mg/kg (3.1 times the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis) in rabbits. when female rats received sertraline during the last third of gestation and throughout lactation, there was an increase in stillborn pups and pup deaths during the first 4 days after birth. pup body weights were also decreased during the first four days after birth. these effects occurred at a dose of 20 mg/kg (0.8 times the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis). the no effect dose for rat pup mortality was 10 mg/kg (0.4 times the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis). the decrease in pup survival was shown to be due to in utero exposure to sertraline. the clinical significance of these effects is unknown. risk summary available data from published literature demonstrate low levels of sertraline and its metabolites in human milk [see data] . there are no data on the effects of sertraline on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for sertraline hydrochloride and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from the drug or from the underlying maternal condition. data in a published pooled analysis of 53 mother-infant pairs, exclusively human milk-fed infants had an average of 2% (range 0% to 15%) of the sertraline serum levels measured in their mothers. no adverse reactions were observed in these infants. the safety and efficacy of sertraline hydrochloride have been established in the treatment of ocd in pediatric patients aged 6 to 17 [see adverse reactions (6.1), clinical pharmacology (12.3), clinical studies (14.2)] . safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients in patients with ocd below the age of 6 have not been established. safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients for indications other than ocd. two placebo-controlled trials were conducted in pediatric patients with mdd, but the data were not sufficient to support an indication for use in pediatric patients. monitoring pediatric patients treated with sertraline hydrochloride monitor all patients being treated with antidepressants for clinical worsening, suicidal thoughts, and unusual changes in behavior, especially during the initial few months of treatment, or at times of dose increases or decreases [see boxed warning, warnings and precautions (5.1)] . decreased appetite and weight loss have been observed with the use of ssris. monitor weight and growth in pediatric patients treated with an ssri such as sertraline hydrochloride. weight loss in studies in pediatric patients with mdd in a pooled analysis of two 10-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, flexible dose (50 to 200 mg) outpatient trials for mdd (n=373), there was a difference in weight change between sertraline hydrochloride and placebo of roughly 1 kg, for both children (ages 6 to 11) and adolescents (ages 12 to 17), in both age groups representing a slight weight loss for the sertraline hydrochloride group compared to a slight gain for the placebo group. for children, about 7% of the sertraline hydrochloride-treated patients had a weight loss greater than 7% of body weight compared to 0% of the placebo-treated patients; for adolescents, about 2% of sertraline hydrochloride-treated patients had a weight loss > 7% of body weight compared to about 1% of placebo-treated patients. a subset of patients who completed the randomized controlled trials in patients with mdd (sertraline hydrochloride n=99, placebo n=122) were continued into a 24-week, flexible-dose, open-label, extension study. those subjects who completed 34 weeks of sertraline hydrochloride treatment (10 weeks in a placebo-controlled trial + 24 weeks open-label, n=68) had weight gain that was similar to that expected using data from age-adjusted peers. however, there are no studies that directly evaluate the long-term effects of sertraline hydrochloride on the growth, development, and maturation in pediatric patients. juvenile animal data a study conducted in juvenile rats at clinically relevant doses showed delay in sexual maturation, but there was no effect on fertility in either males or females. in this study in which juvenile rats were treated with oral doses of sertraline at 0, 10, 40 or 80 mg/kg/day from postnatal day 21 to 56, a delay in sexual maturation was observed in males treated with 80 mg/kg/day and females treated with doses ≥10 mg/kg/day. there was no effect on male and female reproductive endpoints or neurobehavioral development up to the highest dose tested (80 mg/kg/day), except a decrease in auditory startle response in females at 40 and 80 mg/kg/day at the end of treatment but not at the end of the drug-free period. the highest dose of 80 mg/kg/day produced plasma levels (auc) of sertraline 5 times those seen in pediatric patients (6 to 17 years of age) receiving the maximum recommended dose of sertraline (200 mg/day). of the total number of patients in clinical studies of sertraline hydrochloride in patients with mdd, ocd, pd, ptsd, sad and pmdd, 797 (17%) were ≥ 65 years old, while 197 (4%) were ≥ 75 years old. no overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. in general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be conservative, 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. in 354 geriatric subjects treated with sertraline hydrochloride in mdd placebo-controlled trials, the overall profile of adverse reactions was generally similar to that shown in table 3 [see adverse reactions (6.1)], except for tinnitus, arthralgia with an incidence of at least 2% and at a rate greater than placebo in geriatric patients. snris and ssris, including sertraline hydrochloride, 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 (5.8) ]. the recommended dosage in patients with mild hepatic impairment (child-pugh score 5 or 6) is half the recommended dosage due to increased exposure in this patient population. the use of sertraline hydrochloride in patients with moderate (child-pugh score 7 to 10) or severe hepatic impairment (child-pugh score 10 to 15) is not recommended, because sertraline hydrochloride is extensively metabolized, and the effects of sertraline hydrochloride in patients with moderate and severe hepatic impairment have not been studied [see dosage and administration (2.4), clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . no dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild to severe renal impairment. sertraline exposure does not appear to be affected by renal impairment [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . sertraline hydrochloride tablets contain sertraline, which is not a controlled substance. in a placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized study of the comparative abuse liability of sertraline hydrochloride, alprazolam, and d-amphetamine in humans, sertraline hydrochloride did not produce the positive subjective effects indicative of abuse potential, such as euphoria or drug liking, that were observed with the other two drugs.

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a-s medication solutions - fluoxetine hydrochloride (unii: i9w7n6b1kj) (fluoxetine - unii:01k63sup8d) - fluoxetine 20 mg - fluoxetine is indicated for the treatment of: • acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder [see clinical studies (14.1)]. • acute and maintenance treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd) [see clinical studies (14.2)]. • acute and maintenance treatment of binge-eating and vomiting behaviors in patients with moderate to severe bulimia nervosa [see clinical studies (14.3)]. • acute treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia [see clinical studies (14.4)]. fluoxetine  and olanzapine in combination is indicated for the treatment of: • acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. fluoxetine monotherapy is not indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. when using fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the clinical studies section of the package insert for symbyax® . when using fluoxetine capsules and olanzapine in co

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a-s medication solutions - trazodone hydrochloride (unii: 6e8zo8lrnm) (trazodone - unii:ybk48bxk30) - trazodone hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (mdd) in adults. trazodone hydrochloride tablets are contraindicated in: - patients taking, or within 14 days of stopping, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (maois), including maois such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue, because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [see warnings and precautions (5.2), drug interactions (7.1)]. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the national pregnancy registry for antidepressants at 1-844-405- 6185 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants/ risk summary published prospective cohort studies, case series, and case reports over several decades with trazodone use in pregnant women have not identified any drug-associated risks of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes (see data). trazodone hydrochloride has been shown to cause increased fetal resorption and other adverse effects on the fetus in the rat when given at dose levels approximately 7.3 to 11 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 400 mg/day in adults on a mg/m2  basis. there was also an increase in congenital anomalies in the rabbit at approximately 7.3 to 22 times the mrhd on a mg/m2  basis (see data). the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. clinical considerations disease-associated maternal and/or embryofetal risk a prospective, longitudinal study followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depressive disorder who were euthymic and taking antidepressants at the beginning of pregnancy. the women who discontinued antidepressants during pregnancy were more likely to experience a relapse of major depression that women who continued antidepressants. consider the risk of untreated depression when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medication during pregnancy and postpartum. data human data while available studies cannot definitively establish the absence of risk, published data from prospective cohort studies, case series, and case reports over several decades have not identified an association with trazodone use during pregnancy and major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. all available studies have methodological limitations, including small sample size and inconsistent comparator groups. animal data no teratogenic effects were observed when trazodone was given to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis at oral doses up to 450 mg/kg/day. this dose is 11 and 22 times, in rats and rabbits, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 400 mg/day in adults on a mg/m2 basis. increased fetal resorption and other adverse effects on the fetus in rats at 7.3 to 11 times the mrhd and increase in congenital anomalies in rabbits at 7.3 to 22 times the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis were observed. no further details on these studies are available. risk summary data from published literature report the transfer of trazodone into human milk. there are no data on the effect of trazodone on milk production. limited data from postmarketing reports have not identified and association of adverse effects on the breastfed child. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for trazodone and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from trazodone or from the underlying maternal condition. safety and effectiveness in the pediatric population have not been established. antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric patients [see boxed warning, warnings and precautions (5.1)]. reported clinical literature and experience with trazodone has not identified differences in responses between elderly and younger patients. however, as experience in the elderly with trazodone hydrochloride is limited, it should be used with caution in geriatric patients. serotonergic antidepressants 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 (5.11)]. trazodone has not been studied in patients with renal impairment. trazodone should be used with caution in this population. trazodone has not been studied in patients with hepatic impairment. trazodone should be used with caution in this population. trazodone hydrochloride tablets are not a controlled substance. although trazodone hydrochloride has not been systematically studied in preclinical or clinical studies for its potential for abuse, no indication of drug-seeking behavior was seen in the clinical studies with trazodone hydrochloride.

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a-s medication solutions - quetiapine fumarate (unii: 2s3pl1b6uj) (quetiapine - unii:bgl0jsy5si) - quetiapine is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. the efficacy of quetiapine in schizophrenia was established in three 6-week trials in adults and one 6-week trial in adolescents (13 to 17 years). the effectiveness of quetiapine for the maintenance treatment of schizophrenia has not been systematically evaluated in controlled clinical trials [see clinical studies (14.1) ]. quetiapine is indicated for the acute treatment of manic episodes associated with bipolar i disorder, both as monotherapy and as an adjunct to lithium or divalproex. efficacy was established in two 12-week monotherapy trials in adults, in one 3-week adjunctive trial in adults, and in one 3-week monotherapy trial in pediatric patients (10 to 17 years) [see clinical studies (14.2) ]. quetiapine is indicated as monotherapy for the acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder. efficacy was established in two 8-week monotherapy trials in adult patients with bipolar i and bipolar ii disorder [see clinical studies (14.2) ]. quetiapine is indicated for the maintenance treatment of bipolar i disorder, as an adjunct to lithium or divalproex. efficacy was established in two maintenance trials in adults. the effectiveness of quetiapine as monotherapy for the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder has not been systematically evaluated in controlled clinical trials [see clinical studies (14.2) ]. pediatric schizophrenia and bipolar i disorder are serious mental disorders, however, diagnosis can be challenging. for pediatric schizophrenia, symptom profiles can be variable, and for bipolar i disorder, patients may have variable patterns of periodicity of manic or mixed symptoms. it is recommended that medication therapy for pediatric schizophrenia and bipolar i disorder be initiated only after a thorough diagnostic evaluation has been performed and careful consideration given to the risks associated with medication treatment. medication treatment for both pediatric schizophrenia and bipolar i disorder is indicated as part of a total treatment program that often includes psychological, educational and social interventions. hypersensitivity to quetiapine or to any excipients in the quetiapine formulation. anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients treated with quetiapine. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to atypical antipsychotics, including quetiapine tablets, during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by contacting the national pregnancy registry for atypical antipsychotics at 1-866-961-2388 or online at http://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/.   risk summary neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs ( including quetiapine tablet) during the third trimester are at risk for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms following delivery (see clinical considerations). overall available data from published epidemiologic studies of pregnant women exposed to quetiapine have not established a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes (see data). there are risks to the mother associated with untreated schizophrenia, bipolar i, or major depressive disorder, and with exposure to antipsychotics, including, quetiapine tablet during pregnancy (see clinical considerations) . in animal studies, embryo-fetal toxicity occurred including delays in skeletal ossification at approximately 1 and 2 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 800 mg/day in both rats and rabbits, and an increased incidence of carpal/tarsal flexure (minor soft tissue anomaly) in rabbit fetuses at approximately 2 times the mrhd. in addition, fetal weights were decreased in both species. maternal toxicity (observed as decreased body weights and/or death) occurred at 2 times the mrhd in rats and approximately 1-2 times the mrhd in rabbits. the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. clinical considerations   disease-associated maternal and/or fetal risk   there is a risk to the mother from untreated schizophrenia, or bipolar i disorder, including increased risk of relapse, hospitalization, and suicide. schizophrenia and bipolar i disorder are associated with increased adverse perinatal outcomes, including preterm birth. it is not known if this is a direct result of the illness or other comorbid factors. a prospective, longitudinal study followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depressive disorder who were euthymic and taking antidepressants at the beginning of pregnancy. the women who discontinued antidepressants during pregnancy were more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continued antidepressants. consider the risk of untreated depression when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medication during pregnancy and postpartum. fetal/neonatal adverse reactions   extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms, including agitation, hypertonia, hypotonia, tremor, somnolence, respiratory distress, and feeding disorder have been reported in neonates who were exposed to antipsychotic drugs, including quetiapine tablets, during the third trimester of pregnancy. these symptoms varied in severity. monitor neonates for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms and manage symptoms appropriately. some neonates recovered within hours or days without specific treatment; others required prolonged hospitalization. data   human data   published data from observational studies, birth registries, and case reports on the use of atypical antipsychotics during pregnancy do not report a clear association with antipsychotics and major birth defects. a retrospective cohort study from a medicaid database of 9258 women exposed to antipsychotics during pregnancy did not indicate an overall increased risk of major birth defects. animal data   when pregnant rats and rabbits were exposed to quetiapine during organogenesis, there was no teratogenic effect in fetuses. doses were 25, 50 and 200 mg/kg in rats and 25, 50 and 100 mg/kg in rabbits which are approximately 0.3, 0.6 and 2-times (rats) and 0.6, 1 and 2-times (rabbits) the mrhd, for schizophrenia of 800 mg/day based on mg/m2 body surface area. however, there was evidence of embryo-fetal toxicity, including delays in skeletal ossification at approximately 1 and 2 times the mrhd of 800 mg/day in both rats and rabbits and an increased incidence of carpal/tarsal flexure (minor soft tissue anomaly) in rabbit fetuses at approximately 2 times the mrhd. in addition, fetal weights were decreased in both species. maternal toxicity (observed as decreased body weights and/or death) occurred at 2 times the mrhd in rats and at approximately 1-2 times the mrhd (all doses tested) in rabbits. in a peri/postnatal reproductive study in rats, no drug-related effects were observed when pregnant dams were treated with quetiapine at doses 0.01, 0.1, and 0.2 times the mrhd of 800 mg/day based on mg/m2 body surface area. however, in a preliminary peri/postnatal study, there were increases in fetal and pup death, and decreases in mean litter weight at 3 times the mrhd. risk summary limited data from published literature report the presence of quetiapine in human breast milk at relative infant dose of <1% of the maternal weight-adjusted dosage. there are no consistent adverse events that have been reported in infants exposed to quetiapine through breast milk. there is no information on the effects of quetiapine on milk production. the developmental and health  benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for quetiapine tablets and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from quetiapine tablets or from the mother’s underlying condition. infertility   females   based on the pharmacologic action of quetiapine (d2 antagonism), treatment with quetiapine tablets may result in an increase in serum prolactin levels, which may lead to a reversible reduction in fertility in females of reproductive potential [see warnings and precautions (5.15)]. in general, the adverse reactions observed in children and adolescents during the clinical trials were similar to those in the adult population with few exceptions.  increases in systolic and diastolic blood pressure occurred in children and adolescents and did not occur in adults.  orthostatic hypotension occurred more frequently in adults (4-7%) compared to children and adolescents (< 1%) [see warnings and precautions (5.7) and adverse reactions (6.1)]. schizophrenia the efficacy and safety of quetiapine in the treatment of schizophrenia in adolescents aged 13 to 17 years were demonstrated in one 6-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial [see indications and usage (1.1), dosage and administration (2.2), adverse reactions (6.1), and clinical studies (14.1)]. safety and effectiveness of quetiapine in pediatric patients less than 13 years of age with schizophrenia have not been established. maintenance the safety and effectiveness of quetiapine in the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder has not been established in pediatric patients less than 18 years of age. the safety and effectiveness of quetiapine in the maintenance treatment of schizophrenia has not been established in any patient population, including pediatric patients. bipolar mania the efficacy and safety of quetiapine in the treatment of mania in children and adolescents ages 10 to 17 years with bipolar i disorder was demonstrated in a 3-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial [see indications and usage (1.2), dosage and administration (2.3), adverse reactions (6.1), and clinical studies (14.2)] . safety and effectiveness of quetiapine in pediatric patients less than 10 years of age with bipolar mania have not been established. bipolar depression safety and effectiveness of quetiapine in pediatric patients less than 18 years of age with bipolar depression have not been established. a clinical trial with seroquel xr was conducted in children and adolescents (10 to 17 years of age) with bipolar depression, efficacy was not established. some differences in the pharmacokinetics of quetiapine were noted between children/adolescents (10 to 17 years of age) and adults.  when adjusted for weight, the auc and cmax of quetiapine were 41% and 39% lower, respectively, in children and adolescents compared to adults. the pharmacokinetics of the active metabolite, norquetiapine, were similar between children/adolescents and adults after adjusting for weight [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . of the approximately 3700 patients in clinical studies with quetiapine, 7% (232) were 65 years of age or over.  in general, there was no indication of any different tolerability of quetiapine in the elderly compared to younger adults. nevertheless, the presence of factors that might decrease pharmacokinetic clearance, increase the pharmacodynamic response to quetiapine, or cause poorer tolerance or orthostasis, should lead to consideration of a lower starting dose, slower titration, and careful monitoring during the initial dosing period in the elderly.  the mean plasma clearance of quetiapine was reduced by 30% to 50% in elderly patients when compared to younger patients [see clinical pharmacology (12.3) and dosage and administration (2.3 )] . clinical experience with quetiapine in patients with renal impairment is limited [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)]. since quetiapine is extensively metabolized by the liver, higher plasma levels are expected in patients with hepatic impairment.  in this population, a low starting dose of 25 mg/day is recommended and the dose may be increased in increments of 25 mg/day - 50 mg/day [see dosage and administration (2.4) and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] .  quetiapine is not a controlled substance. quetiapine has not been systematically studied, in animals or humans, for its potential for abuse, tolerance, or physical dependence. while the clinical trials did not reveal any tendency for any drug-seeking behavior, these observations were not systematic and it is not possible to predict on the basis of this limited experience the extent to which a cns-active drug will be misused, diverted, and/or abused once marketed.  consequently, patients should be evaluated carefully for a history of drug abuse, and such patients should be observed closely for signs of misuse or abuse of quetiapine, e.g., development of tolerance, increases in dose, drug-seeking behavior.

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a-s medication solutions - fluticasone propionate (unii: o2gmz0lf5w) (fluticasone - unii:cut2w21n7u), salmeterol xinafoate (unii: 6ew8q962a5) (salmeterol - unii:2i4bc502bt) - fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus is indicated for the twice-daily treatment of asthma in patients aged 4 years and older. fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus should be used for patients not adequately controlled on a long-term asthma control medication such as an inhaled corticosteroid (ics) or whose disease warrants initiation of treatment with both an ics and long-acting beta2 -adrenergic agonist (laba). important limitation of use fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus inhalation powder 250/50 mcg is indicated for the twice-daily maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus inhalation powder 250/50 mcg is also indicated to reduce exacerbations of copd in patients with a history of exacerbations. fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus inhalation po

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a-s medication solutions - fluticasone propionate (unii: o2gmz0lf5w) (fluticasone - unii:cut2w21n7u), salmeterol xinafoate (unii: 6ew8q962a5) (salmeterol - unii:2i4bc502bt) - fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus is indicated for the twice-daily treatment of asthma in patients aged 4 years and older. fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus should be used for patients not adequately controlled on a long-term asthma control medication such as an inhaled corticosteroid (ics) or whose disease warrants initiation of treatment with both an ics and long-acting beta2 -adrenergic agonist (laba). important limitation of use fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus inhalation powder 250/50 mcg is indicated for the twice-daily maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus inhalation powder 250/50 mcg is also indicated to reduce exacerbations of copd in patients with a history of exacerbations. fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus inhalation powder 250/50 mcg twice daily is the only approved dosage for the treatment of copd because an efficacy advantage of the higher strength fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus inhalation powder 500/50 mcg over fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus inhalation powder 250/50 mcg has not been demonstrated. important limitation of use fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. the use of fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus is contraindicated in the following conditions: risk summary there are insufficient data on the use of fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus or individual monoproducts, fluticasone propionate and salmeterol xinafoate, in pregnant women. there are clinical considerations with the use of fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus in pregnant women. (see clinical considerations.) in animals, teratogenicity characteristic of corticosteroids, decreased fetal body weight and/or skeletal variations, in rats, mice, and rabbits were observed with subcutaneously administered maternal toxic doses of fluticasone propionate less than the maximum recommended human daily inhaled dose (mrhdid) on a mcg/m2 basis. (see data.) however, fluticasone propionate administered via inhalation to rats decreased fetal body weight, but did not induce teratogenicity at a maternal toxic dose less than the mrhdid on a mcg/m2 basis. (see data.) experience with oral corticosteroids suggests that rodents are more prone to teratogenic effects from corticosteroids than humans. oral administration of salmeterol to pregnant rabbits caused teratogenicity characteristic of beta-adrenoceptor stimulation at maternal doses approximately 50 times the mrhdid on an auc basis. these adverse effects generally occurred at large multiples of the mrhdid when salmeterol was administered by the oral route to achieve high systemic exposures. no such effects occurred at an oral salmeterol dose approximately 20 times the mrhdid. (see data.) the estimated risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. in the u.s. general population, the estimated risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. clinical considerations disease-associated maternal and/or embryofetal risk: in women with poorly or moderately controlled asthma, there is an increased risk of several perinatal outcomes such as pre-eclampsia in the mother and prematurity, low birth weight, and small for gestational age in the neonate. pregnant women should be closely monitored and medication adjusted as necessary to maintain optimal control of asthma. labor and delivery: there are no human studies evaluating the effects of fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus during labor and delivery. because of the potential for beta-agonist interference with uterine contractility, use of fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus during labor should be restricted to those patients in whom the benefits clearly outweigh the risks. data human data: fluticasone propionate: following inhaled administration, fluticasone propionate was detected in the neonatal cord blood after delivery. animal data: fluticasone propionate and salmeterol: in an embryofetal development study with pregnant rats that received the combination of subcutaneous administration of fluticasone propionate and oral administration of salmeterol at doses of 0/1,000; 30/0; 10/100; 30/1,000; and 100/10,000 mcg/kg/day (as fluticasone propionate/salmeterol) during the period of organogenesis, findings were generally consistent with the individual monoproducts and there was no exacerbation of expected fetal effects. omphalocele, increased embryofetal deaths, decreased body weight, and skeletal variations were observed in rat fetuses in the presence of maternal toxicity when combining fluticasone propionate at a dose approximately equivalent to the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis at a maternal subcutaneous dose of 100 mcg/kg/day) and salmeterol at a dose approximately 970 times the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis at a maternal oral dose of 10,000 mcg/kg/day). the rat no observed adverse effect level (noael) was observed when combining fluticasone propionate at a dose approximately 0.3 times the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis at a maternal subcutaneous dose of 30 mcg/kg/day) and salmeterol at a dose approximately 100 times the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis at a maternal oral dose of 1,000 mcg/kg/day). in an embryofetal development study with pregnant mice that received the combination of subcutaneous administration of fluticasone propionate and oral administration of salmeterol at doses of 0/1,400; 40/0; 10/200; 40/1,400; or 150/10,000 mcg/kg/day (as fluticasone propionate/salmeterol) during the period of organogenesis, findings were generally consistent with the individual monoproducts and there was no exacerbation of expected fetal effects. cleft palate, fetal death, increased implantation loss, and delayed ossification were observed in mouse fetuses when combining fluticasone propionate at a dose approximately 0.7 times the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis at a maternal subcutaneous dose of 150 mcg/kg/day) and salmeterol at a dose approximately 490 times the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis at a maternal oral dose of 10,000 mcg/kg/day). no developmental toxicity was observed at combination doses of fluticasone propionate up to approximately 0.2 times the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis at a maternal subcutaneous dose of 40 mcg/kg) and doses of salmeterol up to approximately 70 times the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis at a maternal oral dose of 1,400 mcg/kg). fluticasone propionate: in embryofetal development studies with pregnant rats and mice dosed by the subcutaneous route throughout the period of organogenesis, fluticasone propionate was teratogenic in both species. omphalocele, decreased body weight, and skeletal variations were observed in rat fetuses, in the presence of maternal toxicity, at a dose approximately equivalent to the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis with a maternal subcutaneous dose of 100 mcg/kg/day). the rat noael was observed at approximately 0.3 times the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis with a maternal subcutaneous dose of 30 mcg/kg/day). cleft palate and fetal skeletal variations were observed in mouse fetuses at a dose approximately 0.2 times the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis with a maternal subcutaneous dose of 45 mcg/kg/day). the mouse noael was observed with a dose approximately 0.07 times the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis with a maternal subcutaneous dose of 15 mcg/kg/day). in an embryofetal development study with pregnant rats dosed by the inhalation route throughout the period of organogenesis, fluticasone propionate produced decreased fetal body weights and skeletal variations, in the presence of maternal toxicity, at a dose approximately 0.25 times the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis with a maternal inhalation dose of 25.7 mcg/kg/day); however, there was no evidence of teratogenicity. the noael was observed with a dose approximately 0.05 times the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis with a maternal inhalation dose of 5.5 mcg/kg/day). in an embryofetal development study in pregnant rabbits that were dosed by the subcutaneous route throughout organogenesis, fluticasone propionate produced reductions of fetal body weights, in the presence of maternal toxicity, at doses approximately 0.012 times the mrhdid and higher (on a mcg/m2 basis with a maternal subcutaneous dose of 0.57 mcg/kg/day). teratogenicity was evident based upon a finding of cleft palate for 1 fetus at a dose approximately 0.08 times the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis with a maternal subcutaneous dose of 4 mcg/kg/day). the noael was observed in rabbit fetuses with a dose approximately 0.002 times the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis with a maternal subcutaneous dose of 0.08 mcg/kg/day). fluticasone propionate crossed the placenta following subcutaneous administration to mice and rats and oral administration to rabbits. in a pre- and post-natal development study in pregnant rats dosed by the subcutaneous route from late gestation through delivery and lactation (gestation day 17 to postpartum day 22), fluticasone propionate was not associated with decreases in pup body weight, and had no effects on developmental landmarks, learning, memory, reflexes, or fertility at doses up to 0.5 times the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis with maternal subcutaneous doses up to 50 mcg/kg/day). salmeterol: in 3 embryofetal development studies, pregnant rabbits received oral administration of salmeterol at doses ranging from 100 to 10,000 mcg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis. in pregnant dutch rabbits administered salmeterol doses approximately 50 times the mrhdid (on an auc basis at maternal oral doses of 1,000 mcg/kg/day and higher), fetal toxic effects were observed characteristically resulting from beta-adrenoceptor stimulation. these included precocious eyelid openings, cleft palate, sternebral fusion, limb and paw flexures, and delayed ossification of the frontal cranial bones. no such effects occurred at a salmeterol dose approximately 20 times the mrhdid (on an auc basis at a maternal oral dose of 600 mcg/kg/day). new zealand white rabbits were less sensitive since only delayed ossification of the frontal cranial bones was seen at a salmeterol dose approximately 2,000 times the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis at a maternal oral dose of 10,000 mcg/kg/day). in 2 embryofetal development studies, pregnant rats received salmeterol by oral administration at doses ranging from 100 to 10,000 mcg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis. salmeterol produced no maternal toxicity or embryofetal effects at doses up to 973 times the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis at maternal oral doses up to 10,000 mcg/kg/day). in a peri- and post-natal development study in pregnant rats dosed by the oral route from late gestation through delivery and lactation, salmeterol at a dose 973 times the mrhdid (on a mcg/m2 basis with a maternal oral dose of 10,000 mcg/kg/day) was fetotoxic and decreased the fertility of survivors. salmeterol xinafoate crossed the placenta following oral administration to mice and rats. risk summary there are no available data on the presence of fluticasone propionate or salmeterol in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. other corticosteroids have been detected in human milk. however, fluticasone propionate and salmeterol concentrations in plasma after inhaled therapeutic doses are low and therefore concentrations in human breast milk are likely to be correspondingly low [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus or from the underlying maternal condition. data animal data: subcutaneous administration of tritiated fluticasone propionate at a dose of 10 mcg/kg/day to lactating rats resulted in measurable levels in milk. oral administration of salmeterol at a dose of 10,000 mcg/kg/day to lactating rats resulted in measurable levels in milk. use of fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus 100/50 mcg in patients aged 4 to 11 years is supported by extrapolation of efficacy data from older subjects and by safety and efficacy data from a trial of fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus 100/50 mcg in children with asthma aged 4 to 11 years [see adverse reactions (6.1), clinical pharmacology (12.3), clinical studies (14.1)] . the safety and effectiveness of fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus in children with asthma younger than 4 years have not been established. ics, including fluticasone propionate, a component of fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus, may cause a reduction in growth velocity in children and adolescents [see warnings and precautions (5.14)] . the growth of pediatric patients receiving orally inhaled corticosteroids, including fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus, should be monitored. a 52-week placebo-controlled trial to assess the potential growth effects of fluticasone propionate inhalation powder (flovent rotadisk) at 50 and 100 mcg twice daily was conducted in the u.s. in 325 prepubescent children (244 males and 81 females) aged 4 to 11 years. the mean growth velocities at 52 weeks observed in the intent-to-treat population were 6.32 cm/year in the placebo group (n = 76), 6.07 cm/year in the 50-mcg group (n = 98), and 5.66 cm/year in the 100-mcg group (n = 89). an imbalance in the proportion of children entering puberty between groups and a higher dropout rate in the placebo group due to poorly controlled asthma may be confounding factors in interpreting these data. a separate subset analysis of children who remained prepubertal during the trial revealed growth rates at 52 weeks of 6.10 cm/year in the placebo group (n = 57), 5.91 cm/year in the 50-mcg group (n = 74), and 5.67 cm/year in the 100-mcg group (n = 79). in children aged 8.5 years, the mean age of children in this trial, the range for expected growth velocity is: boys – 3rd percentile = 3.8 cm/year, 50th percentile = 5.4 cm/year, and 97th percentile = 7.0 cm/year; girls – 3rd percentile = 4.2 cm/year, 50th percentile = 5.7 cm/year, and 97th percentile = 7.3 cm/year. the clinical relevance of these growth data is not certain. if a child or adolescent on any corticosteroid appears to have growth suppression, the possibility that he/she is particularly sensitive to this effect of corticosteroids should be considered. the potential growth effects of prolonged treatment should be weighed against the clinical benefits obtained. to minimize the systemic effects of orally inhaled corticosteroids, including fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus, each patient should be titrated to the lowest strength that effectively controls his/her asthma [see dosage and administration (2.1)] . clinical trials of fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus for asthma did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 years and older to determine whether older subjects with asthma respond differently than younger subjects. of the total number of subjects in clinical trials receiving fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus for copd, 1,621 were aged 65 years and older and 379 were aged 75 years and older. subjects with copd aged 65 years and older had a higher incidence of serious adverse events compared with subjects younger than 65 years. although the distribution of adverse events was similar in the 2 age groups, subjects older than 65 years experienced more severe events. in two 1-year trials, the excess risk of pneumonia that was seen in subjects treated with fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus compared with those treated with salmeterol was greater in subjects older than 65 years than in subjects younger than 65 years [see adverse reactions (6.2)] . as with other products containing beta2 -agonists, special caution should be observed when using fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus in geriatric patients who have concomitant cardiovascular disease that could be adversely affected by beta2 -agonists. based on available data for fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus or its active components, no adjustment of dosage of fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus in geriatric patients is warranted. no relationship between fluticasone propionate systemic exposure and age was observed in 57 subjects with copd (aged 40 to 82 years) given 250 or 500 mcg twice daily. formal pharmacokinetic studies using fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus have not been conducted in patients with hepatic impairment. however, since both fluticasone propionate and salmeterol are predominantly cleared by hepatic metabolism, impairment of liver function may lead to accumulation of fluticasone propionate and salmeterol in plasma. therefore, patients with hepatic disease should be closely monitored. formal pharmacokinetic studies using fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus have not been conducted in patients with renal impairment. instructions for use fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus inhalation powder for oral inhalation use read this instructions for use before you start using fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus and each time you get a refill. there may be new information. this information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment. your fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus inhaler important information about your fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus inhaler: how to use your fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus inhaler follow these steps every time you use fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus. step 1. open your fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus. step 2. slide the lever until you hear it click. figure c follow the instructions below so you will not accidentally waste a dose: step 3. inhale your medicine. figure d figure e step 4. close the diskus. figure f step 5. rinse your mouth. the counter on top of the diskus shows you how many doses are left. after you have taken 55 doses, the numbers 5 to 0 will show in red. see figure h. these numbers warn you there are only a few doses left and are a reminder to get a refill. this instructions for use has been approved by the u.s. food and drug administration               revised: july 2023

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a-s medication solutions - fluticasone propionate (unii: o2gmz0lf5w) (fluticasone - unii:cut2w21n7u), salmeterol xinafoate (unii: 6ew8q962a5) (salmeterol - unii:2i4bc502bt) - fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus is indicated for the twice-daily treatment of asthma in patients aged 4 years and older. fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus should be used for patients not adequately controlled on a long-term asthma control medication such as an inhaled corticosteroid (ics) or whose disease warrants initiation of treatment with both an ics and long-acting beta2 -adrenergic agonist (laba). important limitation of use fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus inhalation powder 250/50 mcg is indicated for the twice-daily maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus inhalation powder 250/50 mcg is also indicated to reduce exacerbations of copd in patients with a history of exacerbations. fluticasone propionate/salmeterol diskus inhalation po

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a-s medication solutions - bupropion hydrochloride (unii: zg7e5poy8o) (bupropion - unii:01zg3tpx31) - bupropion hydrochloride extended-release (sr) tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (mdd), as defined by the diagnostic and statistical manual (dsm). the efficacy of bupropion in the treatment of a major depressive episode was established in two 4-week controlled inpatient trials and one 6-week controlled outpatient trial of adult subjects with mdd [see clinical studies (14)] . the efficacy of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release (sr) tablets in maintaining an antidepressant response for up to 44 weeks following 8 weeks of acute treatment was demonstrated in a placebo-controlled trial [see clinical studies (14)] . pregnancy exposure registry there is an independent pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to any antidepressants during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the national pregnancy registry for antidepressants at 1-844-4056185 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/research/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants/. risk summary data from epidemiological studies of pregnant women exposed to bupropion in the first trimester have not identified an increased risk of congenital malformations overall (see data) . there are risks to the mother associated with untreated depression in pregnancy (see clinical considerations). when bupropion was administered to pregnant rats during organogenesis, there was no evidence of fetal malformations at doses up to approximately 11 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 400 mg/day. when given to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis, non-dose-related increases in incidence of fetal malformations, and skeletal variations were observed at doses approximately equal to the mrhd and greater. decreased fetal weights were seen at doses twice the mrhd and greater (see animal data) . the estimated background risk for major birth defects and miscarriage is unknown for the indicated population. 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 of miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. clinical considerations disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk: a prospective, longitudinal study followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depressive disorder who were euthymic and taking antidepressants during pregnancy at the beginning of pregnancy. the women who discontinued antidepressants during pregnancy were more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continued antidepressants. consider the risks to the mother of untreated depression and potential effects on the fetus when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medications during pregnancy and postpartum. data human data: data from the international bupropion pregnancy registry (675 first trimester exposures) and a retrospective cohort study using the united healthcare database (1,213 first trimester exposures) did not show an increased risk for malformations overall. the registry was not designed or powered to evaluate specific defects but suggested a possible increase in cardiac malformations. no increased risk for cardiovascular malformations overall has been observed after bupropion exposure during the first trimester. the prospectively observed rate of cardiovascular malformations in pregnancies with exposure to bupropion in the first trimester from the international pregnancy registry was 1.3% (9 cardiovascular malformations/675 first trimester maternal bupropion exposures), which is similar to the background rate of cardiovascular malformations (approximately 1%). data from the united healthcare database, which had a limited number of exposed cases with cardiovascular malformations, and a case-control study (6,853 infants with cardiovascular malformations and 5,763 with non-cardiovascular malformations) of self-reported bupropion use from the national birth defects prevention study (nbdps) did not show an increased risk for cardiovascular malformations overall after bupropion exposure during the first trimester. study findings on bupropion exposure during the first trimester and risk for left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (lvoto) are inconsistent and do not allow conclusions regarding a possible association. the united healthcare database lacked sufficient power to evaluate this association; the nbdps found increased risk for lvoto (n = 10; adjusted or = 2.6; 95% ci: 1.2, 5.7), and the slone epidemiology case control study did not find increased risk for lvoto. study findings on bupropion exposure during the first trimester and risk for ventricular septal defect (vsd) are inconsistent and do not allow conclusions regarding a possible association. the slone epidemiology study found an increased risk for vsd following first trimester maternal bupropion exposure (n = 17; adjusted or = 2.5; 95% ci: 1.3, 5.0) but did not find increased risk for any other cardiovascular malformations studied (including lvoto as above). the nbdps and united healthcare database study did not find an association between first trimester maternal bupropion exposure and vsd. for the findings of lvoto and vsd, the studies were limited by the small number of exposed cases, inconsistent findings among studies, and the potential for chance findings from multiple comparisons in case control studies. animal data: in studies conducted in pregnant rats and rabbits, bupropion was administered orally during the period of organogenesis at doses of up to 450 and 150 mg/kg/day, respectively (approximately 11 and 7 times the mrhd, respectively, on a mg/m2 basis). there was no evidence of fetal malformations in rats. when given to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis, non-dose–related increases in incidence of fetal malformations and skeletal variations were observed at the lowest dose tested (25 mg/kg/day, approximately equal to the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis) and greater. decreased fetal weights were observed at doses of 50 mg/kg/day (approximately 2 times the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis) and greater. no maternal toxicity was evident at doses of 50 mg/kg/day or less. in a pre-and postnatal development study, bupropion administered orally to pregnant rats at doses of up to 150 mg/kg/day (approximately 4 times the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis) from embryonic implantation through lactation had no effect on pup growth or development. risk summary data from published literature report the presence of bupropion and its metabolites in human milk (see data) . there are no data on the effects of bupropion or its metabolites on milk production. limited data from postmarketing reports have not identified a clear association of adverse reactions in the breastfed infant. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for bupropion hydrochloride extended-release (sr) tablets and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from bupropion hydrochloride extended-release (sr) tablets or from the underlying maternal condition. data in a lactation study of 10 women, levels of orally dosed bupropion and its active metabolites were measured in expressed milk. the average daily infant exposure (assuming 150 ml/kg daily consumption) to bupropion and its active metabolites was 2% of the maternal weight-adjusted dose. postmarketing reports have described seizures in breastfed infants. the relationship of bupropion exposure and these seizures is unclear. safety and effectiveness in the pediatric population have not been established [see boxed warning, warnings and precautions (5.1)]. of the approximately 6,000 subjects who participated in clinical trials with bupropion sustained-release tablets (depression and smoking cessation trials), 275 were aged ≥65 years and 47 were aged ≥75 years. in addition, several hundred subjects aged ≥65 years participated in clinical trials using the immediate-release formulation of bupropion (depression trials). no overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects. reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. bupropion is extensively metabolized in the liver to active metabolites, which are further metabolized and excreted by the kidneys. the risk of adverse reactions may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, it may be necessary to consider this factor in dose selection; it may be useful to monitor renal function [see dosage and administration (2.3), use in specific populations (8.6), clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . consider a reduced dose and/or dosing frequency of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release (sr) tablets in patients with renal impairment (gfr: less than 90 ml/min). bupropion and its metabolites are cleared renally and may accumulate in such patients to a greater extent than usual. monitor closely for adverse reactions that could indicate high bupropion or metabolite exposures [see dosage and administration (2.3), clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment (child-pugh score: 7 to 15), the maximum dose of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release (sr) tablets is 100 mg/day or 150 mg every other day. in patients with mild hepatic impairment (child-pugh score: 5 to 6), consider reducing the dose and/or frequency of dosing [see dosage and administration (2.2), clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . bupropion is not a controlled substance. humans controlled clinical trials conducted in normal volunteers, in subjects with a history of multiple drug abuse, and in depressed subjects showed some increase in motor activity and agitation/excitement, often typical of central stimulant activity. in a population of individuals experienced with drugs of abuse, a single oral dose of 400 mg of bupropion produced mild amphetamine-like activity as compared with placebo on the morphine-benzedrine subscale of the addiction research center inventories (arci) and a score greater than placebo but less than 15 mg of the schedule ii stimulant dextroamphetamine on the liking scale of the arci. these scales measure general feelings of euphoria and drug liking which are often associated with abuse potential. findings in clinical trials, however, are not known to reliably predict the abuse potential of drugs. nonetheless, evidence from single-dose trials does suggest that the recommended daily dosage of bupropion when administered orally in divided doses is not likely to be significantly reinforcing to amphetamine or cns stimulant abusers. however, higher doses (which could not be tested because of the risk of seizure) might be modestly attractive to those who abuse cns stimulant drugs. bupropion hydrochloride extended-release (sr) tablets are intended for oral use only. the inhalation of crushed tablets or injection of dissolved bupropion has been reported. seizures and/or cases of death have been reported when bupropion has been administered intranasally or by parenteral injection. animals studies in rodents and primates demonstrated that bupropion exhibits some pharmacologic actions common to psychostimulants. in rodents, it has been shown to increase locomotor activity, elicit a mild stereotyped behavior response, and increase rates of responding in several schedule-controlled behavior paradigms. in primate models assessing the positive-reinforcing effects of psychoactive drugs, bupropion was self-administered intravenously. in rats, bupropion produced amphetamine-like and cocaine-like discriminative stimulus effects in drug discrimination paradigms used to characterize the subjective effects of psychoactive drugs.

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a-s medication solutions - hydrocodone bitartrate (unii: no70w886kk) (hydrocodone - unii:6yks4y3wq7), acetaminophen (unii: 362o9itl9d) (acetaminophen - unii:362o9itl9d) - hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets, usp are indicated for the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse, with opioids, even at recommended doses [see warnings ], reserve hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets, usp 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 hydrocodone bitartrate 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 hydrocodone or acetaminophen (e.g.,

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a-s medication solutions - hydrocodone bitartrate (unii: no70w886kk) (hydrocodone - unii:6yks4y3wq7), acetaminophen (unii: 362o9itl9d) (acetaminophen - unii:362o9itl9d) - hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets, usp are indicated for the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse, with opioids, even at recommended doses [see warnings ], reserve hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets, usp 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 hydrocodone bitartrate 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 hydrocodone or acetaminophen (e.g.,