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proficient rx lp - warfarin sodium (unii: 6153cwm0cl) (warfarin - unii:5q7zvv76ei) - warfarin sodium 2.5 mg - warfarin sodium tablets are indicated for: limitations of use warfarin sodium tablets have no direct effect on an established thrombus, nor does it reverse ischemic tissue damage. once a thrombus has occurred, however, the goals of anticoagulant treatment are to prevent further extension of the formed clot and to prevent secondary thromboembolic complications that may result in serious and possibly fatal sequelae. warfarin sodium is contraindicated in: warfarin sodium is contraindicated in women who are pregnant except in pregnant women with mechanical heart valves, who are at high risk of thromboembolism [see warnings and precautions (5.5) and use in specific populations (8.1) ]. warfarin sodium can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. warfarin sodium exposure during pregnancy causes a recognized pattern of major congenital malformations (warfarin embryopathy and fetotoxicity), fatal fetal hemorrhage, and an increased risk of spontaneous abortion and fetal mortality. if warfarin sodium is

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glenmark pharmaceuticals inc., usa - lamotrigine (unii: u3h27498ks) (lamotrigine - unii:u3h27498ks) - lamotrigine 5 mg - lamotrigine tablets for oral suspension (chewable, dispersible tablets) are indicated as adjunctive therapy for the following seizure types in patients aged 2 years and older: lamotrigine tablets for oral suspension (chewable, dispersible tablets) are indicated for conversion to monotherapy in adults (aged 16 years and older) with partial-onset seizures who are receiving treatment with carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone, or valproate as the single antiepileptic drug (aed). safety and effectiveness of lamotrigine tablets for oral suspension (chewable, dispersible tablets) have not been established (1) as initial monotherapy; (2) for conversion to monotherapy from aeds other than carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone, or valproate; or (3) for simultaneous conversion to monotherapy from 2 or more concomitant aeds. lamotrigine tablets for oral suspension (chewable, dispersible tablets) are indicated for the maintenance treatment of bipolar i disorder to delay the time to occurrence of mood episodes (depression, mania, hypomania, mixed episodes) in patients treated for acute mood episodes with standard therapy [see clinical studies (14.2)] . limitations of use treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes is not recommended. effectiveness of lamotrigine tablets for oral suspension (chewable, dispersible tablets) in the acute treatment of mood episodes has not been established. lamotrigine is contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity (e.g., rash, angioedema, acute urticaria, extensive pruritus, mucosal ulceration) to the drug or its ingredients [see boxed warning, warnings and precautions (5.1, 5.3)] . pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to aeds, including lamotrigine, during pregnancy. encourage women who are taking lamotrigine 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 data from several prospective pregnancy exposure registries and epidemiological studies of pregnant women have not detected an increased frequency of major congenital malformations or a consistent pattern of malformations among women exposed to lamotrigine compared with the general population (see data) . the majority of lamotrigine pregnancy exposure data are from women with epilepsy. in animal studies, administration of lamotrigine during pregnancy resulted in developmental toxicity (increased mortality, decreased body weight, increased structural variation, neurobehavioral abnormalities) at doses lower than those administered clinically. lamotrigine decreased fetal folate concentrations in rats, an effect known to be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes in animals and humans (see data) . the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is 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. clinical considerations as with other aeds, physiological changes during pregnancy may affect lamotrigine concentrations and/or therapeutic effect. there have been reports of decreased lamotrigine concentrations during pregnancy and restoration of pre-pregnancy concentrations after delivery. dose adjustments may be necessary to maintain clinical response. data human data: data from several international pregnancy registries have not shown an increased risk for malformations overall. the international lamotrigine pregnancy registry reported major congenital malformations in 2.2% (95% ci: 1.6%, 3.1%) of 1,558 infants exposed to lamotrigine monotherapy in the first trimester of pregnancy. the naaed pregnancy registry reported major congenital malformations among 2.0% of 1,562 infants exposed to lamotrigine monotherapy in the first trimester. eurap, a large international pregnancy registry focused outside of north america, reported major birth defects in 2.9% (95% ci: 2.3%, 3.7%) of 2,514 exposures to lamotrigine monotherapy in the first trimester. the frequency of major congenital malformations was similar to estimates from the general population. the naaed pregnancy registry observed an increased risk of isolated oral clefts: among 2,200 infants exposed to lamotrigine early in pregnancy, the risk of oral clefts was 3.2 per 1,000 (95% ci: 1.4, 6.3), a 3-fold increased risk versus unexposed healthy controls. this finding has not been observed in other large international pregnancy registries. furthermore, a case-control study based on 21 congenital anomaly registries covering over 10 million births in europe reported an adjusted odds ratio for isolated oral clefts with lamotrigine exposure of 1.45 (95% ci: 0.8, 2.63). several meta-analyses have not reported an increased risk of major congenital malformations following lamotrigine exposure in pregnancy compared with healthy and disease-matched controls. no patterns of specific malformation types were observed. the same meta-analyses evaluated the risk of additional maternal and infant outcomes including fetal death, stillbirth, preterm birth, small for gestational age, and neurodevelopmental delay. although there are no data suggesting an increased risk of these outcomes with lamotrigine monotherapy exposure, differences in outcome definition, ascertainment methods, and comparator groups limit the conclusions that can be drawn. animal data: when lamotrigine was administered to pregnant mice, rats, or rabbits during the period of organogenesis (oral doses of up to 125, 25, and 30 mg/kg, respectively), reduced fetal body weight and increased incidences of fetal skeletal variations were seen in mice and rats at doses that were also maternally toxic. the no-effect doses for embryofetal developmental toxicity in mice, rats, and rabbits (75, 6.25, and 30 mg/kg, respectively) are similar to (mice and rabbits) or less than (rats) the human dose of 400 mg/day on a body surface area (mg/m2 ) basis. in a study in which pregnant rats were administered lamotrigine (oral doses of 0, 5, or 25 mg/kg) during the period of organogenesis and offspring were evaluated postnatally, neurobehavioral abnormalities were observed in exposed offspring at both doses. the lowest effect dose for developmental neurotoxicity in rats is less than the human dose of 400 mg/day on a mg/m2 basis. maternal toxicity was observed at the higher dose tested. when pregnant rats were administered lamotrigine (oral doses of 0, 5, 10, or 20 mg/kg) during the latter part of gestation and throughout lactation, increased offspring mortality (including stillbirths) was seen at all doses. the lowest effect dose for pre- and post-natal developmental toxicity in rats is less than the human dose of 400 mg/day on a mg/m2 basis. maternal toxicity was observed at the 2 highest doses tested. when administered to pregnant rats, lamotrigine decreased fetal folate concentrations at doses greater than or equal to 5 mg/kg/day, which is less than the human dose of 400 mg/day on a mg/m2 basis. risk summary lamotrigine is present in milk from lactating women taking lamotrigine tablets (see data) . neonates and young infants are at risk for high serum levels because maternal serum and milk levels can rise to high levels postpartum if lamotrigine dosage has been increased during pregnancy but is not reduced after delivery to the pre-pregnancy dosage. glucuronidation is required for drug clearance. glucuronidation capacity is immature in the infant and this may also contribute to the level of lamotrigine exposure. events including rash, apnea, drowsiness, poor sucking, and poor weight gain (requiring hospitalization in some cases) have been reported in infants who have been human milk-fed by mothers using lamotrigine; whether or not these events were caused by lamotrigine is unknown. no data are available on the effects of the drug on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for lamotrigine and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from lamotrigine or from the underlying maternal condition. clinical considerations human milk-fed infants should be closely monitored for adverse events resulting from lamotrigine. measurement of infant serum levels should be performed to rule out toxicity if concerns arise. human milk-feeding should be discontinued in infants with lamotrigine toxicity. data data from multiple small studies indicate that lamotrigine plasma levels in nursing infants have been reported to be as high as 50% of maternal plasma concentrations. epilepsy lamotrigine is indicated as adjunctive therapy in patients aged 2 years and older for partial-onset seizures, the generalized seizures of lennox-gastaut syndrome, and pgtc seizures. safety and efficacy of lamotrigine used as adjunctive treatment for partial-onset seizures were not demonstrated in a small, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled withdrawal trial in very young pediatric patients (aged 1 to 24 months). lamotrigine was associated with an increased risk for infectious adverse reactions (lamotrigine 37%, placebo 5%), and respiratory adverse reactions (lamotrigine 26%, placebo 5%). infectious adverse reactions included bronchiolitis, bronchitis, ear infection, eye infection, otitis externa, pharyngitis, urinary tract infection, and viral infection. respiratory adverse reactions included nasal congestion, cough, and apnea. bipolar disorder safety and efficacy of lamotrigine for the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder were not established in a double-blind, randomized withdrawal, placebo-controlled trial that evaluated 301 pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years with a current manic/hypomanic, depressed, or mixed mood episode as defined by dsm-iv-tr. in the randomized phase of the trial, adverse reactions that occurred in at least 5% of patients taking lamotrigine (n = 87) and were twice as common compared with patients taking placebo (n = 86) were influenza (lamotrigine 8%, placebo 2%), oropharyngeal pain (lamotrigine 8%, placebo 2%), vomiting (lamotrigine 6%, placebo 2%), contact dermatitis (lamotrigine 5%, placebo 2%), upper abdominal pain (lamotrigine 5%, placebo 1%), and suicidal ideation (lamotrigine 5%, placebo 0%). juvenile animal data in a juvenile animal study in which lamotrigine (oral doses of 0, 5, 15, or 30 mg/kg) was administered to young rats from postnatal day 7 to 62, decreased viability and growth were seen at the highest dose tested and long-term neurobehavioral abnormalities (decreased locomotor activity, increased reactivity, and learning deficits in animals tested as adults) were observed at the 2 highest doses. the no-effect dose for adverse developmental effects in juvenile animals is less than the human dose of 400 mg/day on a mg/m2 basis. clinical trials of lamotrigine for epilepsy and bipolar disorder did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 years and older to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients or exhibit a different safety profile than that of younger patients. in general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. experience in patients with hepatic impairment is limited. based on a clinical pharmacology study in 24 subjects with mild, moderate, and severe liver impairment [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] , the following general recommendations can be made. no dosage adjustment is needed in patients with mild liver impairment. initial, escalation, and maintenance doses should generally be reduced by approximately 25% in patients with moderate and severe liver impairment without ascites and 50% in patients with severe liver impairment with ascites. escalation and maintenance doses may be adjusted according to clinical response [see dosage and administration (2.1)]. lamotrigine is metabolized mainly by glucuronic acid conjugation, with the majority of the metabolites being recovered in the urine. in a small study comparing a single dose of lamotrigine in subjects with varying degrees of renal impairment with healthy volunteers, the plasma half-life of lamotrigine was approximately twice as long in the subjects with chronic renal failure [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . initial doses of lamotrigine should be based on patients’ aed regimens; reduced maintenance doses may be effective for patients with significant renal impairment. few patients with severe renal impairment have been evaluated during chronic treatment with lamotrigine. because there is inadequate experience in this population, lamotrigine should be used with caution in these patients [see dosage and administration (2.1)] .

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avkare - trazodone hydrochloride (unii: 6e8zo8lrnm) (trazodone - unii:ybk48bxk30) - trazodone hydrochloride 50 mg - trazodone hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (mdd) in adults. the efficacy of trazodone hydrochloride tablets has been established in trials with the immediate release formulation of trazodone [see clinical studies ( 14)]. none. teratogenic effects pregnancy category c trazodone hydrochloride has been shown to cause increased fetal resorption and other adverse effects on the fetus in two studies using the rat when given at dose levels approximately 30 to 50 times the proposed maximum human dose. there was also an increase in congenital anomalies in one of three rabbit studies at approximately 15 to 50 times the maximum human dose. there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. trazodone hydrochloride should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. trazodone and/or its metabolites have been found in the milk of lactating rats, suggesting that the drug may be secreted in human mi

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

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avkare - raloxifene hydrochloride (unii: 4f86w47br6) (raloxifene - unii:yx9162eo3i) - raloxifene hydrochloride 60 mg - raloxifene hydrochloride tablets usp are indicated for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women [ see clinical studies ( 14.1, 14.2) ]. raloxifene hydrochloride tablets usp are indicated for the reduction in risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis [ see clinical studies ( 14.3) ]. raloxifene hydrochloride tablets usp are indicated for the reduction in risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women at high risk of invasive breast cancer [ see clinical studies ( 14.4) ]. the effect in the reduction in the incidence of breast cancer was shown in a study of postmenopausal women at high risk for breast cancer with a 5 year planned duration with a median follow-up of 4.3 years [ see clinical studies ( 14.4) ]. twenty-seven percent of the participants received drug for 5 years. the long-term effects and the recommended l

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golden state medical supply, inc. - omeprazole (unii: kg60484qx9) (omeprazole - unii:kg60484qx9) - omeprazole 20 mg - omeprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated for short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer in adults. most patients heal within four weeks. some patients may require an additional four weeks of therapy. eradication of h. pylori has been shown to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence. omeprazole delayed-release capsules in combination with clarithromycin and amoxicillin, is indicated for treatment of patients with h. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or up to 1-year history) to eradicate h. pylori in adults. omeprazole delayed-release capsules in combination with clarithromycin is indicated for treatment of patients with h. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease to eradicate h. pylori in adults. among patients who fail therapy, omeprazole delayed-release capsules with clarithromycin are more likely to be associated with the development of clarithromycin resistance as compared with trip

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camber pharmaceuticals, inc. - 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 delayed-release tablets, 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) 0.08-3.95]. 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 0.86-1.45] and for spontaneous abortions or=1.29 [95% ci 0.84-1.97]). 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), 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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ajanta pharma limited - levetiracetam (unii: 44yrr34555) (levetiracetam - unii:44yrr34555) - levetiracetam 250 mg - levetiracetam tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures in adults and children 1 month of age and older with epilepsy. levetiracetam tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of myoclonic seizures in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. levetiracetam tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in adults and children 6 years of age and older with idiopathic generalized epilepsy. levetiracetam tablets are contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to levetiracetam. reactions have included anaphylaxis and angioedema [see warnings and precautions (5.4)] . levetiracetam blood levels may decrease during pregnancy [see warnings and precautions (5.10) ]. pregnancy category c there are no adequate and controlled studies in pregnant women. in animal studies, levetiracetam produced evidence of developmental toxicity, including teratogen

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sandoz pty ltd - simvastatin, quantity: 40 mg; ezetimibe, quantity: 10 mg - tablet - excipient ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose; croscarmellose sodium; butylated hydroxyanisole; iron oxide yellow; citric acid; iron oxide red; magnesium stearate; propyl gallate; lactose monohydrate; hypromellose; ascorbic acid; iron oxide black - adults (?18 years),prevention of cardiovascular disease ezetimibe/simvastatin-sandoz is indicated in patients with coronary heart disease (chd) and a history of acute coronary syndrome (acs) taking their maximum tolerated dose of simvastatin and in need of additional lowering of ldl-c in the expectation of a modest further reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events following at least one year of therapy (see clinical trials).,primary hypercholesterolaemia ezetimibe/simvastatin-sandoz is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in patients with primary (heterozygous familial and non-familial) hypercholesterolaemia or mixed hyperlipidaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate: ? patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone. ? patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe.,homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (hofh) ezetimibe/simvastatin-sandoz is indicated in patients with hofh. patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., ldl apheresis). children and adolescents 10-17 years (pubertal status: boys tanner stage ii and above and girls who are at least one year post- menarche),heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (hefh) ezetimibe/simvastatin-sandoz is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate: ? patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone. ? patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe.,homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (hofh) ezetimibe/simvastatin-sandoz is indicated in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with hofh. patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., ldl apheresis).

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sun pharmaceutical industries, inc - esomeprazole magnesium (unii: r6dxu4way9) (esomeprazole - unii:n3pa6559ft) - adults esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for the short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) in the healing and symptomatic resolution of diagnostically confirmed ee in adults. for those patients who have not healed after 4 to 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 4 to 8 week course of esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules may be considered. pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years of age esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for the short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) for the healing of ee in pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years of age. esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for the maintenance of healing of ee in adults. controlled studies do not extend beyond 6 months. adults esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) of heartburn and other symptoms associated with gerd in adults. pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years of age esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for short-term treatment (4 weeks) of heartburn and other symptoms associated with gerd in pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years of age. esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for the reduction in the occurrence of gastric ulcers associated with continuous nsaid therapy in adult patients at risk for developing gastric ulcers. patients are considered to be at risk due to their age (60 years and older) and/or documented history of gastric ulcers. controlled studies do not extend beyond 6 months. eradication of h. pylori has been shown to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence. triple therapy esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules in combination with amoxicillin and clarithromycin is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with h. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or history of within the past 5 years) to eradicate h. pylori . in patients who fail therapy, susceptibility testing should be done. if resistance to clarithromycin is demonstrated or susceptibility testing is not possible, alternative antimicrobial therapy should be instituted [see clinical pharmacology (12.4) and the prescribing information for clarithromycin] . esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for the long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including zollinger-ellison syndrome, in adults. - esomeprazole magnesium is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to substituted benzimidazoles or to any component of the formulation. hypersensitivity reactions may include anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, angioedema, bronchospasm, acute tubulointerstitial nephritis, and urticaria [see warnings and precautions (5.2), adverse reactions (6.2)] . - for information about contraindications of amoxicillin and clarithromycin, indicated in combination with esomeprazole magnesium for h. pylori eradication to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence, refer to the contraindications section of the respective prescribing information. - proton pump inhibitors (ppis), including esomeprazole magnesium, are contraindicated in patients receiving rilpivirine-containing products [see drug interactions (7)] . risk summary there are no adequate and well-controlled studies with esomeprazole magnesium in pregnant women. esomeprazole is the s-isomer of omeprazole. available epidemiologic data fail to demonstrate an increased risk of major congenital malformations or other adverse pregnancy outcomes with first trimester omeprazole use (see data) . reproduction studies in rats and rabbits resulted in dose-dependent embryo-lethality at omeprazole doses that were approximately 3.4 to 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg (based on a body surface area for a 60 kg person). teratogenicity was not observed in animal reproduction studies with administration of oral esomeprazole magnesium in rats and rabbits with doses about 68 times and 42 times, respectively, an oral human dose of 40 mg (based on a body surface area basis for a 60 kg person). changes in bone morphology were observed in offspring of rats dosed through most of pregnancy and lactation at doses equal to or greater than approximately 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg. when maternal administration was confined to gestation only, there were no effects on bone physeal morphology in the offspring at any age (see data) . the estimated background risks of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population are unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss or other adverse outcomes. in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. data human data esomeprazole is the s-isomer of omeprazole. four epidemiological studies compared the frequency of congenital abnormalities among infants born to women who used omeprazole during pregnancy with the frequency of abnormalities among infants of women exposed to h2 -receptor antagonists or other controls. a population-based retrospective cohort epidemiological study from the swedish medical birth registry, covering approximately 99% of pregnancies, from 1995 to 1999, reported on 955 infants (824 exposed during the first trimester with 39 of these exposed beyond first trimester, and 131 exposed after the first trimester) whose mothers used omeprazole during pregnancy. the number of infants exposed in utero to omeprazole that had any malformation, low birth weight, low apgar score, or hospitalization was similar to the number observed in this population. the number of infants born with ventricular septal defects and the number of stillborn infants was slightly higher in the omeprazole-exposed infants than the expected number in this population. a population-based retrospective cohort study covering all live births in denmark from 1996 to 2009, reported on 1,800 live births whose mothers used omeprazole during the first trimester of pregnancy and 837,317 live births whose mothers did not use any proton pump inhibitor. the overall rate of birth defects in infants born to mothers with first trimester exposure to omeprazole was 2.9% and 2.6% in infants born to mothers not exposed to any proton pump inhibitor during the first trimester. a retrospective cohort study reported on 689 pregnant women exposed to either h2 -blockers or omeprazole in the first trimester (134 exposed to omeprazole) and 1,572 pregnant women unexposed to either during the first trimester. the overall malformation rate in offspring born to mothers with first trimester exposure to omeprazole, an h2 -blocker, or were unexposed was 3.6%, 5.5%, and 4.1% respectively. a small prospective observational cohort study followed 113 women exposed to omeprazole during pregnancy (89% with first trimester exposures). the reported rate of major congenital malformations was 4% in the omeprazole group, 2% in controls exposed to non-teratogens, and 2.8% in disease paired controls. rates of spontaneous and elective abortions, preterm deliveries, gestational age at delivery, and mean birth weight were similar among the groups. several studies have reported no apparent adverse short-term effects on the infant when single dose oral or intravenous omeprazole was administered to over 200 pregnant women as premedication for cesarean section under general anesthesia. animal data omeprazole reproductive studies conducted with omeprazole in rats at oral doses up to 138 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) and in rabbits at doses up to 69.1 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) during organogenesis did not disclose any evidence for a teratogenic potential of omeprazole. in rabbits, omeprazole in a dose range of 6.9 to 69.1 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 to 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) administered during organogenesis produced dose-related increases in embryo-lethality, fetal resorptions, and pregnancy disruptions. in rats, dose-related embryo/fetal toxicity and postnatal developmental toxicity were observed in offspring resulting from parents treated with omeprazole at 13.8 to 138.0 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 to 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis), administered prior to mating through the lactation period. esomeprazole no effects on embryo-fetal development were observed in reproduction studies with esomeprazole magnesium in rats at oral doses up to 280 mg/kg/day (about 68 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) or in rabbits at oral doses up to 86 mg/kg/day (about 41 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) administered during organogenesis. a pre- and postnatal developmental toxicity study in rats with additional endpoints to evaluate bone development was performed with esomeprazole magnesium at oral doses of 14 to 280 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 to 68 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis). neonatal/early postnatal (birth to weaning) survival was decreased at doses equal to or greater than 138 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis). body weight and body weight gain were reduced and neurobehavioral or general developmental delays in the immediate post-weaning timeframe were evident at doses equal to or greater than 69 mg/kg/day (about 17 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis). in addition, decreased femur length, width and thickness of cortical bone, decreased thickness of the tibial growth plate and minimal to mild bone marrow hypocellularity were noted at doses equal to or greater than 14 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis). physeal dysplasia in the femur was observed in offspring of rats treated with oral doses of esomeprazole magnesium at doses equal to or greater than 138 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis). effects on maternal bone were observed in pregnant and lactating rats in a pre- and postnatal toxicity study when esomeprazole magnesium was administered at oral doses of 14 to 280 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 to 68 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis). when rats were dosed from gestational day 7 through weaning on postnatal day 21, a statistically significant decrease in maternal femur weight of up to 14% (as compared to placebo treatment) was observed at doses equal to or greater than 138 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis). a pre- and postnatal development study in rats with esomeprazole strontium (using equimolar doses compared to esomeprazole magnesium study) produced similar results in dams and pups as described above. a follow up developmental toxicity study in rats with further time points to evaluate pup bone development from postnatal day 2 to adulthood was performed with esomeprazole magnesium at oral doses of 280 mg/kg/day (about 68 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) where esomeprazole administration was from either gestational day 7 or gestational day 16 until parturition. when maternal administration was confined to gestation only, there were no effects on bone physeal morphology in the offspring at any age. risk summary esomeprazole is the s-isomer of omeprazole and limited data suggest that omeprazole may be present in human milk. there are no clinical data on the effects of esomeprazole on the breastfed infant or on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for esomeprazole magnesium and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from esomeprazole magnesium or from the underlying maternal condition. healing of ee pediatric patients 1 year to 17 years of age the safety and effectiveness of esomeprazole magnesium have been established in pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years for short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) for healing of ee. use of esomeprazole magnesium for this indication is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adults with additional safety and pharmacokinetic data in pediatric patients 1 year to 17 years of age. the safety profile in pediatric patients 1 year to 17 years of age was similar to adults [see adverse reactions (6.1), clinical pharmacology (12.3), clinical studies (14.4)] . symptomatic gerd pediatric patients 1 year to 17 years of age the safety and effectiveness of esomeprazole magnesium have been established in pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years of age for the short-term treatment (4 weeks) of heartburn and other symptoms associated with gerd. use of esomeprazole magnesium for this indication is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adults with additional safety and pharmacokinetic data in pediatric patients 1 year to 17 years of age. the safety profile in pediatric patients 1 year to 17 years of age was similar to adults [see adverse reactions (6.1), clinical pharmacology (12.3), clinical studies (14.4)] . the safety and effectiveness of esomeprazole magnesium for the treatment of symptomatic gerd in pediatric patients less than 1 year of age have not been established. other conditions the safety and effectiveness of esomeprazole magnesium for the risk reduction of nsaid-associated gastric ulcer, h. pylori eradication to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence and treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions have not been established in pediatric patients. juvenile animal toxicity studies in a juvenile rat toxicity study, esomeprazole was administered with both magnesium and strontium salts at oral doses about 34 to 68 times a daily human dose of 40 mg based on body surface area.  increases in death were seen at the high dose, and at all doses of esomeprazole, there were decreases in body weight, body weight gain, femur weight and femur length, and decreases in overall growth [see nonclinical toxicology (13.2)]. of the total number of patients who received esomeprazole magnesium in clinical trials, 1459 were 65 to 74 years of age and 354 patients were  75 years of age and older. no overall differences in safety and efficacy were observed between the elderly and younger individuals, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. in patients with severe hepatic impairment (child-pugh class c) exposure to esomeprazole substantially increased compared to healthy subjects. dosage modification of esomeprazole magnesium is recommended for patients with severe hepatic impairment for the healing of ee, risk reduction of nsaid-associated gastric ulcer, h. pylori eradication to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence, and pathological hypersecretory conditions including zollinger-ellison syndrome [see dosage and administration (2.1), clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . in patients with mild to moderate liver impairment (child-pugh classes a and b), no dosage adjustment is necessary.