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amneal pharmaceuticals of new york llc - hydrocodone bitartrate (unii: no70w886kk) (hydrocodone - unii:6yks4y3wq7), ibuprofen (unii: wk2xyi10qm) (ibuprofen - unii:wk2xyi10qm) - hydrocodone bitartrate 2.5 mg - hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen tablets are indicated for the short-term management of acute pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. limitations of use carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen tablets and other treatment options before deciding to use hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen tablets. use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see warnings: cardiovascular thrombotic events, gastrointestinal bleeding, ulceration, and perforation ) . do not use hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen tablets for the treatment of conditions such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, which can occur at any dosage or duration (see warnings ) , reserve hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen tablets for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options (e.g., non-opioid analgesics or opioid combination products): - have not been tolerated or are not expected to be tolerated, - have not provided adequate analgesia or are not expected to provide adequate analgesia hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen tablets should not be used for an extended period of time unless the pain remains severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatment options continue to be inadequate. hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen tablets are contraindicated in patients with: - significant respiratory depression (see warnings: life-threatening respiratory depression ) . - acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in the absence of resuscitative equipment (see warnings: life-threatening respiratory depression in patients with chronic pulmonary disease or in elderly, cachectic, or debilitated patients ) . - known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus (see warnings: risks of use in patients with gastrointestinal conditions ) . - known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reactions, serious skin reactions) to hydrocodone, ibuprofen, or any components of the drug product (see warnings: anaphylactic reactions, serious skin reactions ) . patients known to be hypersensitive to other opioids may exhibit cross-sensitivity to hydrocodone. - history of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other nsaids. severe, sometimes fatal, anaphylactic reactions to nsaids have been reported in such patients (see warnings: anaphylactic reactions, exacerbation of asthma related to aspirin sensitivity ) . - in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (cabg) surgery (see warnings: cardiovascular thrombotic events ) . controlled substance hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen contains hydrocodone, a schedule ii controlled substance. abuse hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen contains hydrocodone, a substance with high potential for misuse and abuse, which can lead to the development of substance use disorder, including addiction (see warnings ) . misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a healthcare provider or for whom it was not prescribed. abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. drug addiction is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that may include a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling drug use (e.g., continuing drug use despite harmful consequences, giving a higher priority to drug use than other activities and obligations), and possible tolerance or physical dependence. misuse and abuse of hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen increases risk of overdose, which may lead to central nervous system and respiratory depression, hypotension, seizures, and death. the risk is increased with concurrent abuse of hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen with alcohol and other cns depressants. abuse of and addiction to opioids in some individuals may not be accompanied by concurrent tolerance and symptoms of physical dependence. in addition, abuse of opioids can occur in the absence of addiction. all patients treated with opioids require careful and frequent reevaluation for signs of misuse, abuse, and addiction, because use of opioid analgesic products carries the risk of addiction even under appropriate medical use. patients at high risk of hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen abuse include those with a history of prolonged use of any opioid, including products containing hydrocodone, those with a history of drug or alcohol abuse, or those who use hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen in combination with other abused drugs. “drug seeking” behavior is very common in persons with substance use disorders. drug-seeking tactics include emergency calls or visits near the end of office hours, refusal to undergo appropriate examination, testing, or referral, repeated “loss” of prescriptions, tampering with prescriptions, and reluctance to provide prior medical records or contact information for other treating healthcare provider(s). “doctor shopping” (visiting multiple prescribers to obtain additional prescriptions) is common among people who abuse drugs and people with substance use disorder. preoccupation with achieving adequate pain relief can be appropriate behavior in a patient with inadequate pain control. hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen, like other opioids, can be diverted for nonmedical use into illicit channels of distribution. careful record-keeping of prescribing information, including quantity, frequency, and renewal requests, as required by state and federal law, is strongly advised. proper assessment of the patient, proper prescribing practices, periodic reevaluation of therapy, and proper dispensing and storage are appropriate measures that help to limit abuse of opioid drugs. risks specific to abuse of hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen abuse of hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen poses a risk of overdose and death. the risk is increased with concurrent use of hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen with alcohol and/or other cns depressants. parenteral drug abuse is commonly associated with transmission of infectious diseases such as hepatitis and hiv. dependence both tolerance and physical dependence can develop during use of opioid therapy. tolerance is a physiological state characterized by a reduced response to a drug after repeated administration (i.e., a higher dose of a drug is required to produce the same effect that was once obtained at a lower dose). physical dependence is a state that develops as a result of a physiological adaptation in response to repeated drug use, manifested by withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or a significant dose reduction of a drug. withdrawal may be precipitated through the administration of drugs with opioid antagonist activity (e.g., naloxone), mixed agonist/antagonist analgesics (e.g., pentazocine, butorphanol, nalbuphine), or partial agonists (e.g., buprenorphine). physical dependence may not occur to a clinically significant degree until after several days to weeks of continued use. do not abruptly discontinue hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen in a patient physically dependent on opioids. rapid tapering of hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen in a patient physically dependent on opioids may lead to serious withdrawal symptoms, uncontrolled pain, and suicide. rapid discontinuation has also been associated with attempts to find other sources of opioid analgesics, which may be confused with drug-seeking for abuse. when discontinuing hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen, gradually taper the dosage using a patient-specific plan that considers the following: the dose of hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen the patient has been taking, the duration of treatment, and the physical and psychological attributes of the patient. to improve the likelihood of a successful taper and minimize withdrawal symptoms, it is important that the opioid tapering schedule is agreed upon by the patient. in patients taking opioids for an extended period of time at high doses, ensure that a multimodal approach to pain management, including mental health support (if needed), is in place prior to initiating an opioid analgesic taper (see dosage and administration, and   warnings ) . infants born to mothers physically dependent on opioids will also be physically dependent and may exhibit respiratory difficulties and withdrawal signs (see pregnancy ) .

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amneal pharmaceuticals of new york llc - hydrocodone bitartrate (unii: no70w886kk) (hydrocodone - unii:6yks4y3wq7), acetaminophen (unii: 362o9itl9d) (acetaminophen - unii:362o9itl9d) - hydrocodone bitartrate 5 mg - hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets are indicated for the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. limitations of use because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse, with opioids, which can occur at any dosage or duration [see warnings ], reserve hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options (e.g., non-opioid analgesics): - have not been tolerated or are not expected to be tolerated, - have not provided adequate analgesia or are not expected to provide adequate analgesia hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets should not be used for an extended period of time unless the pain remains severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatment options continue to be inadequate. 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., anaphylaxis) [see warnings , adverse reactions ] hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets contain hydrocodone, a schedule ii controlled substance. hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets contains hydrocodone, a substance with high potential for misuse and abuse, which can lead to the development of substance use disorder, including addiction [see warnings ]. misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a healthcare provider or for whom it was not prescribed. abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. drug addiction is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that may include a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling drug use (e.g., continuing drug use despite harmful consequences, giving a higher priority to drug use than other activities and obligations), and possible tolerance or physical dependence. misuse and abuse of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets increases risk of overdose, which may lead to central nervous system and respiratory depression, hypotension, seizures, and death. the risk is increased with concurrent abuse of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets with alcohol and other cns depressants. abuse of and addiction to opioids in some individuals may not be accompanied by concurrent tolerance and symptoms of physical dependence. in addition, abuse of opioids can occur in the absence of addiction. all patients treated with opioids require careful and frequent reevaluation for signs of misuse, abuse, and addiction, because use of opioid analgesic products carries the risk of addiction even under appropriate medical use. patients at high risk of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets abuse include those with a history of prolonged use of any opioid, including products containing hydrocodone, those with a history of drug or alcohol abuse, or those who use hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets in combination with other abused drugs. “drug-seeking” behavior is very common in persons with substance use disorders. drug-seeking tactics include emergency calls or visits near the end of office hours, refusal to undergo appropriate examination, testing, or referral, repeated “loss” of prescriptions, tampering with prescriptions, and reluctance to provide prior medical records or contact information for other treating healthcare provider(s). “doctor shopping” (visiting multiple prescribers to obtain additional prescriptions) is common among people who abuse drugs and people with substance use disorder. preoccupation with achieving adequate pain relief can be appropriate behavior in a patient with inadequate pain control. hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets, like other opioids, can be diverted for nonmedical use into illicit channels of distribution. careful record-keeping of prescribing information, including quantity, frequency, and renewal requests, as required by state and federal law, is strongly advised. proper assessment of the patient, proper prescribing practices, periodic reevaluation of therapy, and proper dispensing and storage are appropriate measures that help to limit abuse of opioid drugs. risks specific to abuse of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets abuse of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets poses a risk of overdose and death. the risk is increased with concurrent use of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets with alcohol and/or other cns depressants. parenteral drug abuse is commonly associated with transmission of infectious diseases such as hepatitis and hiv. both tolerance and physical dependence can develop during use of opioid therapy. tolerance is a physiological state characterized by a reduced response to a drug after repeated administration (i.e., a higher dose of a drug is required to produce the same effect that was once obtained at a lower dose). physical dependence is a state that develops as a result of a physiological adaptation in response to repeated drug use, manifested by withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or a significant dose reduction of a drug. withdrawal may be precipitated through the administration of drugs with opioid antagonist activity (e.g., naloxone), mixed agonist/antagonist analgesics (e.g., pentazocine, butorphanol, nalbuphine), or partial agonists (e.g., buprenorphine). physical dependence may not occur to a clinically significant degree until after several days to weeks of continued use. do not abruptly discontinue hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets in a patient physically dependent on opioids. rapid tapering of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets in a patient physically dependent on opioids may lead to serious withdrawal symptoms, uncontrolled pain, and suicide. rapid discontinuation has also been associated with attempts to find other sources of opioid analgesics, which may be confused with drug-seeking for abuse. when discontinuing hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets, gradually taper the dosage using a patient-specific plan that considers the following: the dose of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets the patient has been taking, the duration of treatment, and the physical and psychological attributes of the patient. to improve the likelihood of a successful taper and minimize withdrawal symptoms, it is important that the opioid tapering schedule is agreed upon by the patient. in patients taking opioids for an extended period of time at high doses, ensure that a multimodal approach to pain management, including mental health support (if needed), is in place prior to initiating an opioid analgesic taper [see dosage and administration, and warnings ]. infants born to mothers physically dependent on opioids will also be physically dependent and may exhibit respiratory difficulties and withdrawal signs [see pregnancy ].

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amneal pharmaceuticals of new york llc - morphine sulfate (unii: x3p646a2j0) (morphine - unii:76i7g6d29c) - morphine sulfate 20 mg - morphine sulfate extended-release capsules are indicated for the management of severe and persistent pain, that requires an extended treatment period with a daily opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate. limitations of use: - because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, which can occur at any dosage or duration, and because of the greater risks of overdose and death with extended-release opioid formulations/long-acting opioid formulations, [see warnings and precautions (5.1)], reserve morphine sulfate extended-release capsules for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options (e.g., non-opioid analgesics or immediate-release opioids) are ineffective, not tolerated, or would be otherwise inadequate to provide sufficient management of pain. - morphine sulfate extended-release capsules are not indicated as an as-needed (prn) analgesic. morphine sulfate extended-release capsules are contraindicated in patients with: - significant respiratory depression [see warnings and precautions (5.2)] -   acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in the absence of resuscitative equipment [see warnings and precautions (5.7)] -   concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (maois) or use of maois within the last 14 days [see warnings and precautions (5.8),  drug interactions (7)] -   known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus [see warnings and precautions (5.12)] -   hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis) to morphine [see adverse reactions (6.2)] risk summary use of opioid analgesics for an extended period of time during pregnancy may cause neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome [see warnings and precautions (5.4)]. there are no available data with morphine sulfate extended-release capsules in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. published studies with morphine use during pregnancy have not reported a clear association with morphine and major birth defects [see human data] . in published animal reproduction studies, morphine administered subcutaneously during the early gestational period produced neural tube defects (i.e., exencephaly and cranioschisis) at 5 and 16 times the human daily dose of 60 mg based on body surface area (hdd) in hamsters and mice, respectively, lower fetal body weight and increased incidence of abortion at 0.4 times the hdd in the rabbit, growth retardation at 6 times the hdd in the rat, and axial skeletal fusion and cryptorchidism at 16 times the hdd in the mouse. administration of morphine sulfate to pregnant rats during organogenesis and through lactation resulted in cyanosis, hypothermia, decreased brain weights, pup mortality, decreased pup body weights, and adverse effects on reproductive tissues at 3 to 4 times the hdd; and long-term neurochemical changes in the brain of offspring which correlate with altered behavioral responses that persist through adulthood at exposures comparable to and less than the hdd [see animal data] . based on animal data, advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. clinical considerations fetal/neonatal adverse reactions use of opioid analgesics for an extended period of time during pregnancy for medical or nonmedical purposes can result in physical dependence in the neonate and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome shortly after birth. neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome presents as irritability, hyperactivity and abnormal sleep pattern, high pitched cry, tremor, vomiting, diarrhea, and failure to gain weight. the onset, duration, and severity of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome vary based on the specific opioid used, duration of use, timing and amount of last maternal use, and rate of elimination of the drug by the newborn. observe newborns for symptoms of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome and manage accordingly [see warnings and precautions (5.4)]. labor or delivery opioids cross the placenta and may produce respiratory depression and psycho-physiologic effects in neonates. an opioid antagonist, such as naloxone, must be available for reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression in the neonate. morphine sulfate extended-release capsules are not recommended for use in pregnant women during or immediately prior to labor, when use of shorter-acting analgesics or other analgesic techniques are more appropriate. opioid analgesics, including morphine sulfate extended-release capsules, can prolong labor through actions which temporarily reduce the strength, duration, and frequency of uterine contractions. however, this effect is not consistent and may be offset by an increased rate of cervical dilation, which tends to shorten labor. monitor neonates exposed to opioid analgesics during labor for signs of excess sedation and respiratory depression. data human data the results from a population-based prospective cohort, including 70 women exposed to morphine during the first trimester of pregnancy and 448 women exposed to morphine at any time during pregnancy, indicate no increased risk for congenital malformations. however, these studies cannot definitely establish the absence of any risk because of methodological limitations, including small sample size and non-randomized study design. animal data formal reproductive and developmental toxicology studies for morphine have not been conducted. exposure margins for the following published study reports are based on human daily dose of 60 mg morphine using a body surface area comparison (hdd). neural tube defects (exencephaly and cranioschisis) were noted following subcutaneous administration of morphine sulfate (35 to 322 mg/kg) on gestation day 8 to pregnant hamsters (4.7 to 43.5 times the hdd). a no adverse effect level was not defined in this study and the findings cannot be clearly attributed to maternal toxicity. neural tube defects (exencephaly), axial skeletal fusions, and cryptorchidism were reported following a single subcutaneous (sc) injection of morphine sulfate to pregnant mice (100 to 500 mg/kg) on gestation day 8 or 9 at 200 mg/kg or greater (16 times the hdd) and fetal resorption at 400 mg/kg or higher (32 times the hdd). no adverse effects were noted following 100 mg/kg morphine in this model (8 times the hdd). in one study, following continuous subcutaneous infusion of doses greater than or equal to 2.72 mg/kg to mice (0.2 times the hdd), exencephaly, hydronephrosis, intestinal hemorrhage, split supraoccipital, malformed sternebrae, and malformed xiphoid were noted. the effects were reduced with increasing daily dose; possibly due to rapid induction of tolerance under these infusion conditions. the clinical significance of this report is not clear. decreased fetal weights were observed in pregnant rats treated with 20 mg/kg/day morphine sulfate (3.2 times the hdd) from gestation day 7 to 9. there was no evidence of malformations despite maternal toxicity (10% mortality). in a second rat study, decreased fetal weight and increased incidences of growth retardation were noted at 35 mg/kg/day (5.7 times the hdd) and there was a reduced number of fetuses at 70 mg/kg/day (11.4 times the hdd) when pregnant rats were treated with 10, 35, or 70 mg/kg/day morphine sulfate via continuous infusion from gestation day 5 to 20. there was no evidence of fetal malformations or maternal toxicity. an increased incidence of abortion was noted in a study in which pregnant rabbits were treated with 2.5 (0.8 times the hdd) to 10 mg/kg morphine sulfate via subcutaneous injection from gestation day 6 to 10. in a second study, decreased fetal body weights were reported following treatment of pregnant rabbits with increasing doses of morphine (10 to 50 mg/kg/day) during the pre-mating period and 50 mg/kg/day (16 times the hdd) throughout the gestation period. no overt malformations were reported in either publication; although only limited endpoints were evaluated. in published studies in rats, exposure to morphine during gestation and/or lactation periods is associated with: decreased pup viability at 12.5 mg/kg/day or greater (2 times the hdd); decreased pup body weights at 15 mg/kg/day or greater (2.4 times the hdd); decreased litter size, decreased absolute brain and cerebellar weights, cyanosis, and hypothermia at 20 mg/kg/day (3.2 times the hdd); alteration of behavioral responses (play, social-interaction) at 1 mg/kg/day or greater (0.2 times the hdd); alteration of maternal behaviors (e.g., decreased nursing and pup retrievals) in mice at 1 mg/kg or higher (0.08 times the hdd) and rats at 1.5 mg/kg/day or higher (0.2 times the hdd); and a host of behavioral abnormalities in the offspring of rats, including altered responsiveness to opioids at 4 mg/kg/day (0.7 times the hdd) or greater. fetal and/or postnatal exposure to morphine in mice and rats has been shown to result in morphological changes in fetal and neonatal brain and neuronal cell loss, alteration of a number of neurotransmitter and neuromodulator systems, including opioid and non-opioid systems, and impairment in various learning and memory tests that appear to persist into adulthood. these studies were conducted with morphine treatment usually in the range of 4 to 20 mg/kg/day (0.7 to 3.2 times the hdd). additionally, delayed sexual maturation and decreased sexual behaviors in female offspring at 20 mg/kg/day (3.2 times the hdd), and decreased plasma and testicular levels of luteinizing hormone and testosterone, decreased testes weights, seminiferous tubule shrinkage, germinal cell aplasia, and decreased spermatogenesis in male offspring were also observed at 20 mg/kg/day (3.2 times the hdd). decreased litter size and viability were observed in the offspring of male rats that were intraperitoneally administered morphine sulfate for 1 day prior to mating at 25 mg/kg/day (4.1 times the hdd) and mated to untreated females. decreased viability and body weight and/or movement deficits in both first and second generation offspring were reported when male mice were treated for 5 days with escalating doses of 120 to 240 mg/kg/day morphine sulfate (9.7 to 19.5 times the hdd) or when female mice treated with escalating doses of 60 to 240 mg/kg/day (4.9 to 19.5 times the hdd) followed by a 5-day treatment-free recovery period prior to mating. similar multigenerational findings were also seen in female rats pre-gestationally treated with escalating doses of 10 to 22 mg/kg/day morphine (1.6 to 3.6 times the hdd). risk summary morphine is present in breast milk. published lactation studies report variable concentrations of morphine in breast milk with administration of immediate-release morphine to nursing mothers in the early postpartum period with a milk-to-plasma morphine auc ratio of 2.5:1 measured in one lactation study. however, there is insufficient information to determine the effects of morphine on the breastfed infant and the effects of morphine on milk production. lactation studies have not been conducted with extended–release morphine, including morphine sulfate extended-release capsules. because of the potential for serious adverse reactions, including excess sedation and respiratory depression in a breastfed infant, advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with morphine sulfate extended-release capsules. clinical considerations monitor infants exposed to morphine sulfate extended-release capsules through breast milk for excess sedation and respiratory depression. withdrawal symptoms can occur in breastfed infants when maternal administration of morphine is stopped, or when breastfeeding is stopped. infertility use of opioids for an extended period of time may cause reduced fertility in females and males of reproductive potential. it is not known whether these effects on fertility are reversible [see adverse reactions (6.2), clinical pharmacology (12.2)]. in published animal studies, morphine administration adversely effected fertility and reproductive endpoints in male rats and prolonged estrus cycle in female rats [see nonclinical toxicology (13)] . the safety and efficacy of morphine sulfate extended-release capsules in patients less than 18 years have not been established. clinical studies of morphine sulfate extended-release capsules did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. elderly patients (aged 65 years or older) may have increased sensitivity to morphine. in general, use caution when selecting a dosage for an elderly patient, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. respiratory depression is the chief risk for elderly patients treated with opioids, and has occurred after large initial doses were administered to patients who were not opioid-tolerant or when opioids were co-administered with other agents that depress respiration. titrate the dosage of morphine sulfate extended-release capsules slowly in geriatric patients and frequently reevaluate the patient for signs of central nervous system and respiratory depression [see warnings and precautions (5.7)] . this drug is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of adverse reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to regularly evaluate renal function. morphine pharmacokinetics have been reported to be significantly altered in patients with cirrhosis. start these patients with a lower than usual dosage of morphine sulfate extended-release capsules and titrate slowly while regularly evaluate for signs of respiratory depression, sedation, and hypotension [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)]. morphine pharmacokinetics are altered in patients with renal failure. start these patients with a lower than usual dosage of morphine sulfate extended-release capsules and titrate slowly while regularly evaluate for signs of respiratory depression, sedation, and hypotension [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)]. morphine sulfate extended-release capsules contain morphine, a schedule ii controlled substance. morphine sulfate extended-release capsules contains morphine, a substance with high potential for misuse and abuse, which can lead to the development of substance use disorder, including addiction [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] . misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a healthcare provider or for whom it was not prescribed. abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. drug addiction is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that may include a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling drug use (e.g., continuing drug use despite harmful consequences, giving a higher priority to drug use than other activities and obligations), and possible tolerance or physical dependence. misuse and abuse of morphine sulfate extended-release capsules increases risk of overdose, which may lead to central nervous system and respiratory depression, hypotension, seizures, and death. the risk is increased with concurrent abuse of morphine sulfate extended-release capsules with alcohol and other cns depressants. abuse of and addiction to opioids in some individuals may not be accompanied by concurrent tolerance and symptoms of physical dependence. in addition, abuse of opioids can occur in the absence of addiction. all patients treated with opioids require careful and frequent reevaluation for signs of misuse, abuse, and addiction, because use of opioid analgesic products carries the risk of addiction even under appropriate medical use. patients at high risk of morphine sulfate extended-release capsules abuse include those with a history of prolonged use of any opioid, including products containing morphine, those with a history of drug or alcohol abuse, or those who use morphine sulfate extended-release capsules in combination with other abused drugs. “drug-seeking” behavior is very common in persons with substance use disorders. drug-seeking tactics include emergency calls or visits near the end of office hours, refusal to undergo appropriate examination, testing, or referral, repeated “loss” of prescriptions, tampering with prescriptions, and reluctance to provide prior medical records or contact information for other treating healthcare provider(s). “doctor shopping” (visiting multiple prescribers to obtain additional prescriptions) is common among people who abuse drugs and people with substance use disorder. preoccupation with achieving adequate pain relief can be appropriate behavior in a patient with inadequate pain control. morphine sulfate extended-release capsules, like other opioids, can be diverted for nonmedical use into illicit channels of distribution. careful record-keeping of prescribing information, including quantity, frequency, and renewal requests, as required by state and federal law, is strongly advised. proper assessment of the patient, proper prescribing practices, periodic reevaluation of therapy, and proper dispensing and storage are appropriate measures that help to limit abuse of opioid drugs. risks specific to abuse of morphine sulfate extended-release capsules abuse of morphine sulfate extended-release capsules poses a risk of overdose and death. this risk is increased with concurrent use of morphine sulfate extended-release capsules with alcohol and/or other cns depressants. taking cut, broken chewed, crushed, or dissolved morphine sulfate extended-release capsules enhances drug release and increases the risk of overdose and death. morphine sulfate extended-release capsules are approved for oral use only. inappropriate intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous use of morphine sulfate extended-release capsules can result in death, local tissue necrosis, infection, pulmonary granulomas, increased risk of endocarditis, and valvular heart injury, and embolism. parenteral drug abuse is commonly associated with transmission of infectious diseases such as hepatitis and hiv. both tolerance and physical dependence can develop during use of opioid therapy. tolerance is a physiological state characterized by a reduced response to a drug after repeated administration (i.e., a higher dose of a drug is required to produce the same effect that was once obtained at a lower dose). physical dependence is a state that develops as a result of a physiological adaptation in response to repeated drug use, manifested by withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or a significant dose reduction of a drug. withdrawal may be precipitated through the administration of drugs with opioid antagonist activity (e.g., naloxone), mixed agonist/antagonist analgesics (e.g., pentazocine, butorphanol, nalbuphine), or partial agonists (e.g., buprenorphine). physical dependence may not occur to a clinically significant degree until after several days to weeks of continued use. do not abruptly discontinue morphine sulfate extended-release capsules in a patient physically dependent on opioids. rapid tapering of morphine sulfate extended-release capsules in a patient physically dependent on opioids may lead to serious withdrawal symptoms, uncontrolled pain, and suicide. rapid discontinuation has also been associated with attempts to find other sources of opioid analgesics, which may be confused with drug-seeking for abuse. when discontinuing morphine sulfate extended-release capsules, gradually taper the dosage using a patient-specific plan that considers the following: the dose of morphine sulfate extended-release capsules the patient has been taking, the duration of treatment, and the physical and psychological attributes of the patient. to improve the likelihood of a successful taper and minimize withdrawal symptoms, it is important that the opioid tapering schedule is agreed upon by the patient. in patients taking opioids for an extended period of time at high doses, ensure that a multimodal approach to pain management, including mental health support (if needed), is in place prior to initiating an opioid analgesic taper [see dosage and administration (2.5), and warnings and precautions (5.15)] . infants born to mothers physically dependent on opioids will also be physically dependent and may exhibit respiratory difficulties and withdrawal signs [see use in specific populations (8.1)] . morphine sulfate (mor’ feen sul’ fate) extended-release capsules, usp, cii if you cannot swallow morphine sulfate extended-release capsules, tell your healthcare provider. there may be another way to take morphine sulfate extended-release capsules that may be right for you. if your healthcare provider tells you that you can take morphine sulfate extended-release capsules using this other way, follow these steps: morphine sulfate extended-release capsules can be opened and the pellets inside the capsule can be sprinkled over applesauce, as follows: figure 1 - open the morphine sulfate extended-release capsule and sprinkle the pellets over about one tablespoon of applesauce. (see figure 1) figure 2 - swallow all of the applesauce and pellets right away. do not save any of the applesauce and pellets for another dose. (see figure 2) figure 3 - rinse your mouth to make sure you have swallowed all of the pellets. do not chew the pellets. (see figure 3) figure 4 - flush the empty capsule down the toilet right away. (see figure 4) you should not receive morphine sulfate extended-release capsules through a nasogastric tube. this instructions for use has been approved by the u.s. food and drug administration. manufactured by: amneal pharmaceuticals of ny, llc brookhaven, ny 11719 distributed by: amneal pharmaceuticals llc bridgewater, nj 08807 rev. 12-2021-03 dispense with medication guide available at: documents.amneal.com/mg/morphine-sulfate-er-cap.pdf

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amneal pharmaceuticals of new york llc - primidone (unii: 13afd7670q) (primidone - unii:13afd7670q) - primidone 50 mg - primidone tablets used alone or concomitantly with other anticonvulsants, are indicated in the control of grand mal, psychomotor, and focal epileptic seizures. it may control grand mal seizures refractory to other anticonvulsant therapy. primidone is contraindicated in: 1) patients with porphyria and 2) patients who are hypersensitive to phenobarbital (see clinical pharmacology ).

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amneal pharmaceuticals of new york llc - diclofenac sodium (unii: qtg126297q) (diclofenac - unii:144o8ql0l1) - diclofenac sodium 30 mg in 1 g - diclofenac sodium gel, 3% is indicated for the topical treatment of actinic keratoses (ak). sun avoidance is indicated during therapy. diclofenac sodium gel, 3% is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to diclofenac, benzyl alcohol and/or polyethylene glycol monomethyl ether 350. diclofenac sodium gel, 3% is contraindicated in the following patients: - in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (cabg) surgery.

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amneal pharmaceuticals of new york llc - felbamate (unii: x72rbb02n8) (felbamate - unii:x72rbb02n8) - felbamate tablets, usp are not indicated as a first line antiepileptic treatment (see warnings ). felbamate tablets, usp are recommended for use only in those patients who respond inadequately to alternative treatments and whose epilepsy is so severe that a substantial risk of aplastic anemia and/or liver failure is deemed acceptable in light of the benefits conferred by its use. if these criteria are met and the patient has been fully advised of the risk, and has provided written acknowledgement, felbamate tablets, usp can be considered for either monotherapy or adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures, with and without generalization, in adults with epilepsy and as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial and generalized seizures associated with lennox-gastaut syndrome in children. felbamate tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to felbamate, its ingredients, or known sensitivity to other carbamates. it should not be used in patients with a history of any blood dyscrasia or hepatic dysfunction. abuse: abuse potential was not evaluated in human studies. dependence: rats administered felbamate orally at doses 8.3 times the recommended human dose 6 days each week for 5 consecutive weeks demonstrated no signs of physical dependence as measured by weight loss following drug withdrawal on day 7 of each week.

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amneal pharmaceuticals of new york llc - dextroamphetamine sulfate (unii: jj768o327n) (dextroamphetamine - unii:tz47u051fi) - dextroamphetamine sulfate is indicated in: narcolepsy attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity as an integral part of a total treatment program that typically includes other measures (psychological, educational, social) for patients (ages 6 years to 16 years) with this syndrome. a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd; dsm-iv) implies the presence of hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment and were present before age 7 years. the symptoms must cause clinically significant impairment, e.g., in social, academic, or occupational functioning, and be present in 2 or more settings, e.g., school (or work) and at home. the symptoms must not be better accounted for by another mental disorder. for the inattentive type, at least 6 of the following symptoms must have persisted for at least 6 months: lack of attention to details/careless mistakes; lack of sustained attention; poor listener; failure to follow through on tasks; poor organization; avoids tasks requiring sustained mental effort; loses things; easily distracted; forgetful. for the hyperactive-impulsive type, at least 6 of the following symptoms must have persisted for at least 6 months: fidgeting/squirming; leaving seat; inappropriate running/climbing; difficulty with quiet activities; “on the go”; excessive talking; blurting answers; can’t wait turn; intrusive. the combined type requires both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive criteria to be met. special diagnostic considerations specific etiology of this syndrome is unknown, and there is no single diagnostic test. adequate diagnosis requires the use of medical and special psychological, educational, and social resources. learning may or may not be impaired. the diagnosis must be based upon a complete history and evaluation of the patient and not solely on the presences of the required number of dsm-iv characteristics. need for comprehensive treatment program dextroamphetamine sulfate is indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program for adhd that may include other measures (psychological, educational, social) for patients with this syndrome. drug treatment may not be indicated for all patients with this syndrome. stimulants are not intended for use in patients who exhibit symptoms secondary to environmental factors and/or other primary psychiatric disorders, including psychosis. appropriate educational placement is essential and psychosocial intervention is often helpful. when remedial measures alone are insufficient, the decision to prescribe stimulant medication will depend upon the physician’s assessment of the chronicity and severity of the patient’s symptoms. advanced arteriosclerosis, symptomatic cardiovascular disease, moderate to severe hypertension, hyperthyroidism, known hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to the sympathomimetic amines, glaucoma. agitated states. patients with a history of drug abuse. known hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to amphetamine. in patients known to be hypersensitive to amphetamine, or other components of dextroamphetamine sulfate. hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema and anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients treated with other amphetamine products [see adverse reactions]. patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (maois), or within 14 days of stopping maois (including maois such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue), because of an increased risk of hypertensive crisis [see warnings and drug interactions]. dextroamphetamine sulfate is a schedule ii controlled substance. amphetamines have been extensively abused. tolerance, extreme psychological dependence and severe social disability have occurred. there are reports of patients who have increased the dosage to many times that recommended. abrupt cessation following prolonged high dosage administration results in extreme fatigue and mental depression; changes are also noted on the sleep eeg. manifestations of chronic intoxication with amphetamines include severe dermatoses, marked insomnia, irritability, hyperactivity, and personality changes. the most severe manifestation of chronic intoxication is psychosis, often clinically indistinguishable from schizophrenia. this is rare with oral amphetamines.

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amneal pharmaceuticals of new york llc - ibuprofen (unii: wk2xyi10qm) (ibuprofen - unii:wk2xyi10qm) - carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of ibuprofen tablets and other treatment options before deciding to use ibuprofen tablets. use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals [see warnings ]. ibuprofen tablets are indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. ibuprofen tablets are indicated for relief of mild to moderate pain. ibuprofen tablets are also indicated for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. controlled clinical trials to establish the safety and effectiveness of ibuprofen tablets in children have not been conducted. ibuprofen tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to ibuprofen. ibuprofen tablets should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other nsaids. severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic-like reactions to nsaids have been reported in such patients [see warnings, anaphylactoid reactions , and precautions, preexisting asthma ]. in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (cabg) surgery [see warnings ].

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amneal pharmaceuticals of new york llc - oxymorphone hydrochloride (unii: 5y2ei94nbc) (oxymorphone - unii:9vxa968e0c) - oxymorphone hydrochloride 5 mg - oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets are indicated for the management of severe and persistent pain that requires an extended treatment period with a daily opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate. limitations of usage: - because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, which can occur at any dosage or duration, and because of the greater risks of overdose and death with extended-release/long-acting opioid formulations [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] , reserve oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options (e.g., non-opioid analgesics or immediate-release opioids) are ineffective, not tolerated or would be otherwise inadequate to provide sufficient management of pain. - oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets are not indicated as an as-needed (prn) analgesic. oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with: - significant respiratory depression [see warnings and precautions (5.3)] - acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in the absence of resuscitative equipment [see warnings and precautions (5.6)] - hypersensitivity (e.g. anaphylaxis) to oxymorphone, any other ingredients in oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets [see warnings and precautions (5.7), adverse reactions (6)]. - moderate and severe hepatic impairment [see warnings and precautions (5.9),  clinical pharmacology (12.3)] - known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus [see warnings and precautions (5.12)] risk summary use of opioid analgesics for an extended period of time during pregnancy may cause neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome [see warnings and precautions (5.4)] . available data with oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. in animal reproduction studies, reduced postnatal survival of pups and an increased incidence of stillborn pups were observed following oral treatment of pregnant rats with oxymorphone during gestation and through lactation at doses 2.4 and 12 times the human daily dose of 20 mg/day (hdd), respectively. reduced fetal weights were observed with oral administration of oxymorphone to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at exposures up to 4.9 and 48.8 times the hdd, respectively [see data] . based on animal data, advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. 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 clinical recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 14% to 20%, respectively. clinical considerations fetal/neonatal adverse reactions use of opioid analgesics for an extended period of time during pregnancy for medical or nonmedical purposes may cause fetal-neonatal physical dependence and neonatal withdrawal syndrome shortly after birth. neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome presents as irritability, hyperactivity and abnormal sleep pattern, high pitched cry, tremor, vomiting, diarrhea, and failure to gain weight. the onset, duration, and severity of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome vary based on the specific opioid used, duration of use, timing and amount of last maternal use, and rate of elimination of the drug by the newborn. observe newborns for symptoms of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, and manage accordingly [see warnings and precautions (5.4)] . labor or delivery opioids cross the placenta and may produce respiratory depression and psycho-physiologic effects in neonates. an opioid antagonist, such as naloxone must be available for reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression in the neonate. oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets are not recommended for use in women during and immediately prior to labor, when use of shorter acting analgesics or other analgesic techniques are more appropriate. opioid analgesics, including oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets, can prolong labor through actions which temporarily reduce the strength, duration and frequency of uterine contractions. however this effect is not consistent and may be offset by an increased rate of cervical dilatation, which tends to shorten labor. monitor neonates exposed to opioid analgesics during labor for signs of excess sedation and respiratory depression. data animal data pregnant rats were treated with oxymorphone hydrochloride from gestation day 6 to 17 via oral gavage doses of 5 mg/kg/day, 10 mg/kg/day or 25 mg/kg/day (2.4, 4.9, or 12.2 times the hdd based on body surface area, respectively). reduced mean fetal weights were observed at 4.9 times the hdd. maternal toxicity was noted in all treatment groups (reduced food consumption and body weights in all groups and mortality in the high dose group). pregnant rabbits were treated with oxymorphone hydrochloride from gestation day 7 to 20 via oral gavage doses of 10 mg/kg/day, 25 mg/kg/day or 50 mg/kg/day (9.8, 24.4, or 48.8 times the hdd based on body surface area, respectively). decreased mean fetal weights were noted at 48.8 times the hdd. maternal toxicity was noted in all treatment groups (reduced food consumption and body weights). pregnant rats were treated with oxymorphone hydrochloride from gestation day 6 to lactation day 20 via oral gavage doses of 1 mg/kg/day, 5 mg/kg/day, 10 mg/kg/day or 25 mg/kg/day (0.5, 2.4, 4.9, or 12.2 times the hdd based on body surface area, respectively). increased neonatal death (postnatal day 0 to 1) was noted at 2.4 times the hdd. decreased pup survival over the first week of life, reduced pup birth weight, and reduced postnatal weight gain were noted at 4.9 times the hdd. maternal toxicity was noted in all treatment groups (reduced food consumption and body weights in all groups and mortality in the 10 mg/kg/day and 25 mg/kg/day groups). in a published study, neural tube defects (exencephaly and cranioschisis) were noted following subcutaneous administration of 153 mg/kg oxymorphone hydrochloride (62.2 times the hdd) on gestation day 8 to pregnant hamsters. this dose also produced significant maternal toxicity (20% maternal deaths). risk summary there is no information regarding the presence of oxymorphone in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. because of the potential for serious adverse reactions, including excess sedation and respiratory depression in a breastfed infant, advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets. clinical considerations monitor infants exposed to oxymorphone through breast milk for excess sedation and respiratory depression. withdrawal symptoms can occur in breastfed infants when maternal administration of an opioid analgesic is stopped, or when breast-feeding is stopped. infertility use of opioids for an extended period of time may cause reduced fertility in females and males of reproductive potential. it is not known whether these effects on fertility are reversible [clinical pharmacology (12.2) and nonclinical toxicology (13.1)] . the safety and effectiveness of oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets in patients below the age of 18 years have not been established. two open-label studies were conducted in a total of 42 pediatric patients between the ages of 7 to 17 years requiring continuous, around the clock opioid treatment. the available safety and efficacy data were inconclusive for chronic use of oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets. limited data from one of the studies suggested that oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets is not recommended for post-surgical pain. of the total number of subjects in clinical studies of oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets, 27% were 65 and over, while 9% were 75 and over. no overall differences in effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects. there were several adverse events that were more frequently observed in subjects 65 and over compared to younger subjects. these adverse events included dizziness, somnolence, confusion and nausea. on average, age greater than 65 years was associated with an increase in oxymorphone auc and cmax . initiate dosing with oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets in patients 65 years of age and over using the 5 mg dose and frequently reevaluate the patient for signs of respiratory and central nervous system depression when initiating and titrating oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets [see warnings and precautions (5.2)] . for patients on prior opioid therapy, start at 50% of the starting dose for a younger patient on prior opioids and titrate slowly. oxymorphone is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney and the risk of adverse reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. because the elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to regularly evaluate renal function. patients with mild hepatic impairment have an increase in oxymorphone bioavailability compared to the subjects with normal hepatic function. in opioid-naïve patients with mild hepatic impairment, initiate oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets using the 5 mg dose and regularly evaluate closely for respiratory and central nervous system depression. oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets are contraindicated for patients with moderate and severe hepatic impairment [see dosage and administration (2.6), contraindications (4) , warnings and precautions (5.9)  and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . for patients on prior opioid therapy, start at the 50% of the dose for that a patient with normal hepatic function on prior opioids and titrate slowly. patients with moderate to severe renal impairment were shown to have an increase in oxymorphone bioavailability compared to the subjects with normal renal function [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . start opioid-naïve patients with the 5 mg dose of oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets and titrate slowly while closely regularly evaluate for respiratory and central nervous system depression [see dosage and administration (2.6)] . for patients on prior opioid therapy, start at 50% of the dose for a patient with normal renal function on prior opioids and titrate slowly. oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets contain oxymorphone, a schedule ii controlled substance. oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets contain oxymorphone, a substance with a high potential for misuse and abuse, which can lead to the development of substance use disorder, including addiction [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] . misuse is the intentinal use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a healthcare provider or for whom it was not prescribed. abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. drug addiction is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that may include a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling drug use (e.g., continuing drug use despite harmful consequences, giving a higher priority to drug use than to other activities and obligations), and possible tolerance or physical dependence. misuse and abuse of oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets increases risk of overdose, which may lead to central nervous system and respiratory depression, hypotension, seizures, and death. the risk is increased with concurrent abuse of oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets with alcohol and other cns depressants. abuse of and addiction to opioids in some individuals may not be accompanied by concurrent tolerance and symptoms of physical dependence. in addition, abuse of opioids can occur in the absence of addiction. all patients treated with opioids require careful and frequent reevaluation for signs of misuse, abuse, and addiction, because use of opioid analgesic products carries the risk of addiction even under appropriate medical use. patients at high risk of oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets abuse include those with a history of prolonged use of any opioid, including products containing oxymorphone, those with a history of drug or alcohol abuse, or those who use oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets in combination with other abused drugs. “drug seeking" behavior is very common in persons with substance use disorders. drug-seeking tactics include emergency calls or visits near the end of office hours, refusal to undergo appropriate examination, testing, or referral, repeated “loss” of prescriptions, tampering with prescriptions, and reluctance to provide prior medical records or contact information for other treating healthcare provider(s). "doctor shopping" (visiting multiple prescribers to obtain additional prescriptions) is common among people who abuse drugs and people with substance use disorder. pre-occupation with achieving adequate pain relief can be appropriate behavior in a patient with inadequate pain control. oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets, like other opioids, can be diverted for nonmedical use into illicit channels of distribution. careful record-keeping of prescribing information, including quantity, frequency, and renewal requests, as required by state and federal law, is strongly advised. proper assessment of the patient, proper prescribing practices, periodic reevaluation of therapy, and proper dispensing and storage are appropriate measures that help to limit abuse of opioid drugs. risks specific to abuse of oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets abuse of oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets poses a risk of overdose and death. this risk is increased with concurrent use of oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets with alcohol and/or other cns depressants. taking cut, broken, chewed, crushed or dissolved oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets enhance drug release and increases the risk of overdose and death. oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets is approved for oral use only. inappropriate intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous use of oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets can result in death, local tissue necrosis, infection, pulmonary granulomas, increased risk of endocarditis, and valvular heart injury, and embolism. parenteral drug abuse is commonly associated with transmission of infectious diseases such as hepatitis and hiv. both tolerance and physical dependence can develop during use of opioid therapy. tolerance is a physiological state characterized by a reduced response to a drug after repeated administration (i.e. a higher dose of a drug is required to produce the same effect that was once obtained at a lower dose). physical dependence is a state that develops as a result of a physiological adaptation in response to repeated drug use, manifested by withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or a significant dose reduction of a drug. withdrawal may be precipitated through the administration of drugs with opioid antagonist activity (e.g., naloxone), mixed agonist/antagonist analgesics (e.g., pentazocine, butorphanol, nalbuphine), or partial agonists (e.g., buprenorphine). physical dependence may not occur to a clinically significant degree until after several days to weeks of continued use. do not abruptly discontinue oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets in a patient physically dependent on opioids. rapid tapering of oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets in a patient physically dependent on opioids may lead to serious withdrawal symptoms, uncontrolled pain and suicide. rapid discontinuation has also been associated with attempts to find other sources of opioid analgesics, which may be confused with drug-seeking for abuse. when discontinuing oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets, gradually taper the dosage using a patient-specific plan that considers the following: the dose of oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets the patient has been taking, the duration of treatment, and the physical and psychological attributes of the patient. to improve the likelihood of a successful taper and minimize withdrawal symptoms, it is important that the opioid tapering schedule is agreed upon by the patient. in patients taking opioids for an extended period of time at high doses, ensure that a multimodal approach to pain management, including mental health support (if needed), is in place prior to initiating an opioid analgesic taper [see dosage and administration (2.5)  and warnings and precautions (5.15)] . infants born to mothers physically dependent on opioids will also be physically dependent and may exhibit respiratory difficulties and withdrawal signs [see use in specific populations (8.1)].

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amneal pharmaceuticals of new york llc - tramadol hydrochloride (unii: 9n7r477wck) (tramadol - unii:39j1lgj30j), acetaminophen (unii: 362o9itl9d) (acetaminophen - unii:362o9itl9d) - tramadol hydrochloride 37.5 mg - tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen tablets are indicated for the management of acute pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. limitations of use: tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen tablets are indicated for short-term use of five days or less. because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, which can occur at any dosage or duration [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] , reserve tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen tablets for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options [e.g., non-opioid analgesics]: - have not been tolerated or are not expected to be tolerated, - have not provided adequate analgesia or are not expected to provide adequate analgesia. tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen tablets should not be used for an extended period of time. tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen tablets are contraindicated for: - all children younger than 12 years of age [see warnings and precautions (5.6)] - post-operative management in children younger than 18 years of age following tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy [see warnings and precautions (5.6)] . tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen tablets are also contraindicated in patients with: - significant respiratory depression [see warnings and precautions (5.2)] . - acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in the absence of resuscitative equipment [see warnings and precautions (5.13)] . - patients with known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus [see warnings and precautions (5.18)] . - previous hypersensitivity to tramadol, acetaminophen, any other component of this product, or opioids [see warnings and precautions (5.19)]. - concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (maois) or use within the last 14 days [see drug interactions (7)]. use of opioid analgesics for an extended period of time during pregnancy may cause neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome [see warnings and precautions (5.4)] . available data with tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. in animal reproduction studies, the combination of tramadol and acetaminophen decreased fetal weights and increased supernumerary ribs at 1.6 times the maximum recommended human daily dosage (mrhd). in separate animal reproduction studies, tramadol administration alone during organogenesis decreased fetal weights and reduced ossification in mice, rats, and rabbits at 1.4, 0.6, and 3.6 times the maximum recommended human daily dosage (mrhd). tramadol decreased pup body weight and increased pup mortality at 1.2 and 1.9 times the mrhd. reproductive and developmental studies in rats and mice from the published literature identified adverse events at clinically relevant doses with acetaminophen. treatment of pregnant rats with doses of acetaminophen approximately 1.3 times the maximum human daily dose (mrhd) showed evidence of fetotoxicity and increases in bone variations in the fetuses. in another study, necrosis was observed in the liver and kidney of both pregnant rats and fetuses at doses approximately 1.9 times the mhdd. in mice treated with acetaminophen at doses within the clinical dosing range, cumulative adverse effects on reproduction were seen in a continuous breeding study. a reduction in number of litters of the parental mating pair was observed as well as retarded growth and abnormal sperm in their offspring and reduced birth weight in the next generation [see data] . based on animal data, advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. 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. fetal/neonatal adverse reactions use of opioid analgesics for an extended period of time during pregnancy for medical or nonmedical purposes can result in physical dependence in the neonate and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome shortly after birth. neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome presents as irritability, hyperactivity and abnormal sleep pattern, high pitched cry, tremor, vomiting, diarrhea and failure to gain weight. the onset, duration, and severity of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome vary based on the specific opioid used, duration of use, timing and amount of last maternal use, and rate of elimination of the drug by the newborn. observe newborns for symptoms and signs of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome and manage accordingly [see warnings and precautions (5.4)] . neonatal seizures, neonatal withdrawal syndrome, fetal death and stillbirth have been reported with tramadol hydrochloride during post-marketing. labor or delivery tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen is not recommended for use in pregnant women during or immediately prior to labor, when other analgesic techniques are more appropriate. opioids cross the placenta and may produce respiratory depression and psycho-physiologic effects in neonates. an opioid antagonist, such as naloxone, must be available for reversal of opioid induced respiratory depression in the neonate. tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen is not recommended for use in pregnant women during or immediately prior to labor, when other analgesic techniques are more appropriate. opioid analgesics, including tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen, can prolong labor through actions which temporarily reduce the strength, duration, and frequency of uterine contractions. however, this effect is not consistent and may be offset by an increased rate of cervical dilation, which tends to shorten labor. monitor neonates exposed to opioid analgesics during labor for signs of excess sedation and respiratory depression. tramadol has been shown to cross the placenta. the mean ratio of serum tramadol in the umbilical veins compared to maternal veins was 0.83 for 40 women given tramadol during labor. the effect of tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen, if any, on the later growth, development, and functional maturation of the child is unknown. animal data no drug-related teratogenic effects were observed in the progeny of rats treated orally with tramadol and acetaminophen. the tramadol/acetaminophen combination product was shown to be embryotoxic and fetotoxic in rats at a maternally toxic dose, 50/434 mg/kg tramadol/acetaminophen (1.6 times the maximum daily human tramadol/acetaminophen dosage), but was not teratogenic at this dose level. embryo and fetal toxicity consisted of decreased fetal weights and increased supernumerary ribs. tramadol has been shown to be embryotoxic and fetotoxic in mice, (120 mg/kg), rats (25 mg/kg) and rabbits (75 mg/kg) at maternally toxic dosages, but was not teratogenic at these dose levels. these doses on a mg/m2 basis are 1.9, 0.8, and 4.9 times the maximum recommended human daily dosage (mrhd) for mouse, rat and rabbit, respectively. no drug-related teratogenic effects were observed in progeny of mice (up to 140 mg/kg), rats (up to 80 mg/kg) or rabbits (up to 300 mg/kg) treated with tramadol by various routes. embryo and fetal toxicity consisted primarily of decreased fetal weights, skeletal ossification and increased supernumerary ribs at maternally toxic dose levels. transient delays in developmental or behavioral parameters were also seen in pups from rat dams allowed to deliver. embryo and fetal lethality were reported only in one rabbit study at 300 mg/kg, a dose that would cause extreme maternal toxicity in the rabbit. the dosages listed for mouse, rat and rabbit are 2.3, 2.6, and 19 times the mrhd, respectively. tramadol alone was evaluated in peri- and post-natal studies in rats. progeny of dams receiving oral (gavage) dose levels of 50 mg/kg (300 mg/m2 or 1.6 times the maximum daily human tramadol dosage) or greater had decreased weights, and pup survival was decreased early in lactation at 80 mg/kg (480 mg/m2 or 2.6 times the maximum daily human tramadol dosage). studies in pregnant rats that received oral acetaminophen during organogenesis at doses up to 1.3 times the maximum human daily dose (mhdd = 2.6 grams/day, based on a body surface area comparison) showed evidence of fetotoxicity (reduced fetal weight and length) and a dose-related increase in bone variations (reduced ossification and rudimentary rib changes). offspring had no evidence of external, visceral, or skeletal malformations. when pregnant rats received oral acetaminophen throughout gestation at doses of 1.9-times the mhdd (based on a body surface area comparison), areas of necrosis occurred in both the liver and kidney of pregnant rats and fetuses. these effects did not occur in animals that received oral acetaminophen at doses 0.5-times the mhdd, based on a body surface area comparison. in a continuous breeding study, pregnant mice received 0.25%, 0.5%, or 1% acetaminophen via the diet (357 mg/kg/day, 715 mg/kg/day, or 1,430 mg/kg/day). these doses are approximately 0.7, 1.3, and 2.7 times the mhdd, respectively, based on a body surface area comparison. a dose-related reduction in body weights of fourth and fifth litter offspring of the treated mating pair occurred during lactation and post-weaning at all doses. animals in the high dose group had a reduced number of litters per mating pair, male offspring with an increased percentage of abnormal sperm, and reduced birth weights in the next generation pups. risk summary tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen is not recommended for obstetrical preoperative medication or for post-delivery analgesia in nursing mothers because its safety in infants and newborns has not been studied. tramadol and its metabolite, o -desmethyltramadol (m1), are present in human milk. there is no information on the effects of the drug on the breastfed infant or the effects of the drug on milk production. the m1 metabolite is more potent than tramadol in mu opioid receptor binding [see clinical pharmacology (12.1)] . published studies have reported tramadol and m1 in colostrum with administration of tramadol to nursing mothers in the early post-partum period. women who are ultra-rapid metabolizers of tramadol may have higher than expected serum levels of m1, potentially leading to higher levels of m1 in breast milk that can be dangerous in their breastfed infants. in women with normal tramadol metabolism, the amount of tramadol secreted into human milk is low and dose-dependent. because of the potential for serious adverse reactions, including excess sedation and respiratory depression in a breastfed infant, advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen. clinical considerations if infants are exposed to tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen through breast milk, they should be monitored for excess sedation and respiratory depression. withdrawal symptoms can occur in breastfed infants when maternal administration of an opioid analgesic is stopped, or when breast-feeding is stopped. data following a single intravenous 100 mg dose of tramadol, the cumulative excretion in breast milk within 16 hours post-dose was 100 mcg of tramadol (0.1% of the maternal dose) and 27 mcg of m1. infertility use of opioids for an extended period of time may cause reduced fertility in females and males of reproductive potential. it is not known whether these effects on fertility are reversible [see adverse reactions (6.2), clinical pharmacology (12.2), nonclinical toxicology (13.1)] . the safety and effectiveness of tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen in pediatric patients have not been established. life-threatening respiratory depression and death have occurred in children who received tramadol [see warnings and precautions (5.6)] . in some of the reported cases, these events followed tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy, and one of the children had evidence of being an ultra-rapid metabolizer of tramadol (i.e., multiple copies of the gene for cytochrome p450 isoenzyme 2d6). children with sleep apnea may be particularly sensitive to the respiratory depressant effects of tramadol. because of the risk of life-threatening respiratory depression and death: - tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen is contraindicated for all children younger than age 12 years of age [see contraindications (4)]. - tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen is contraindicated for post-operative management in pediatric patients younger than 18 years of age following tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy [see contraindications (4)]. - avoid the use of tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen in adolescents 12 to 18 years of age who have other risk factors that may increase their sensitivity to the respiratory depressant effects of tramadol unless the benefits outweigh the risks. risk factors include conditions associated with hypoventilation such as post-operative status, obstructive sleep apnea, obesity, severe pulmonary disease, neuromuscular disease, and concomitant use of other medications that cause respiratory depression. elderly patients (65 years of age or older) may have increased sensitivity to tramadol. in general, use caution when selecting a dosage for an elderly patient, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. respiratory depression is the chief risk for elderly patients treated with opioids, and has occurred after large initial doses were administered to patients who were not opioid-tolerant or when opioids were co-administered with other agents that depress respiration. titrate the dosage of tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen slowly in geriatric patients and frequently reevaluate the patient for signs of central nervous system and respiratory depression [see warnings and precautions (5.13)] . tramadol and acetaminophen are known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of adverse reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to regularly evaluate renal function. the pharmacokinetics and tolerability of tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen in patients with impaired hepatic function have not been studied. based on information using tramadol immediate-release tablets in subjects with advanced cirrhosis of the liver, tramadol exposure was higher and half-lives of tramadol and active metabolite m1 were longer than in subjects with normal hepatic function [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . as tramadol and acetaminophen are both extensively metabolized by the liver, the use of tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen in patients with hepatic impairment is not recommended [see warnings and precautions (5.9)] . the pharmacokinetics and tolerability of tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen in patients with renal impairment has not been studied. based on studies using tramadol extended-release tablets, the excretion of tramadol and metabolite m1 is reduced in patients with creatinine clearance of less than 30 ml/min. in patients with creatinine clearances of less than 30 ml/min, it is recommended that the dosage of tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen not exceed 2 tablets every 12 hours [see dosage and administration (2.3)] . the total amount of tramadol and m1 removed during a 4 hour dialysis period is less than 7% of the administered dose based on studies using tramadol alone. regularly evaluate closely for signs of respiratory depression, sedation, and hypotension. tramadol clearance was 20% higher in female subjects compared to males in four phase 1 studies of tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen in 50 male and 34 female healthy subjects. the clinical significance of this difference is unknown. tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen tablets contain tramadol, a schedule iv controlled substance. tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen tablets contain tramadol, a substance with potential for misuse and abuse, which can lead to the development of substance use disorder, including addiction [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] . misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a healthcare provider or for whom it was not prescribed. abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. drug addiction is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that may include a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling drug use (e.g., continuing drug use despite harmful consequences, giving a higher priority to drug use than other activities and obligations), and possible tolerance or physical dependence. misuse and abuse of tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen tablets increases risk of overdose, which may lead to central nervous system and respiratory depression, hypotension, seizures, and death. the risk is increased with concurrent abuse of tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen tablets with alcohol and other cns depressants. abuse of and addiction to opioids in some individuals may not be accompanied by concurrent tolerance and symptoms of physical dependence. in addition, abuse of opioids can occur in the absence of addiction. all patients treated with opioids require careful and frequent reevaluation for signs of misuse, abuse, and addiction, because use of opioid analgesic products carries the risk of addiction even under appropriate medical use. patients at high risk of tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen tablets abuse include those with a history of prolonged use of any opioid, including products containing tramadol, those with a history of drug or alcohol abuse, or those who use tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen tablets in combination with other abused drugs. “drug seeking” behavior is very common in persons with substance use disorders. drug seeking tactics include emergency calls or visits near the end of office hours, refusal to undergo appropriate examination, testing, or referral, repeated “loss” of prescriptions, tampering with prescriptions, and reluctance to provide prior medical records or contact information for other treating healthcare provider(s). “doctor shopping” (visiting multiple prescribers to obtain additional prescriptions) is common among people who abuse drugs and people with substance use disorder. preoccupation with achieving adequate pain relief can be appropriate behavior in a patient with inadequate pain control. tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen, like other opioids, can be diverted for nonmedical use into illicit channels of distribution. careful record-keeping of prescribing information, including quantity, frequency, and renewal requests, as required by state and federal law, is strongly advised. proper assessment of the patient, proper prescribing practices, periodic reevaluation of therapy, and proper dispensing and storage are appropriate measures that help to limit abuse of opioid drugs. risks specific to abuse of tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen tablets abuse of tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen tablet poses a risk of overdose and death. the risk is increased with concurrent use of tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen tablets with alcohol and/or other cns depressants. tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen tablet is approved for oral use only. parenteral drug abuse is commonly associated with transmission of infectious diseases such as hepatitis and hiv. both tolerance and physical dependence can develop during use of opioid therapy. tolerance is a physiological state characterized by a reduced response to a drug after repeated administration (i.e., a higher dose of a drug is required to produce the same effect that was once obtained at a lower dose). physical dependence is a state that develops as a result of a physiological adaptation in response to repeated drug use, manifested by withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or a significant dose reduction of a drug. withdrawal may be precipitated through the administration of drugs with opioid antagonist activity (e.g., naloxone), mixed agonist/antagonist analgesics (e.g., pentazocine, butorphanol, nalbuphine), or partial agonists (e.g., buprenorphine). physical dependence may not occur to a clinically significant degree until after several days to weeks of continued use. do not abruptly discontinue tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen in a patient physically dependent on opioids. rapid tapering of tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen in a patient physically dependent on opioids may lead to serious withdrawal symptoms, uncontrolled pain, and suicide. rapid discontinuation has also been associated with attempts to find other sources of opioid analgesics, which may be confused with drug-seeking for abuse. when discontinuing tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen, gradually taper the dosage using a patient-specific plan that considers the following: the dose of tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen the patient has been taking, the duration of treatment, and the physical and psychological attributes of the patient. to improve the likelihood of a successful taper and minimize withdrawal symptoms, it is important that the opioid tapering schedule is agreed upon by the patient. in patients taking opioids for an extended period of time at high doses, ensure that a multimodal approach to pain management, including mental health support (if needed), is in place prior to initiating an opioid analgesic taper [see dosage and  administration (2.5) ,  and warnings and precautions (5.21)] . infants born to mothers physically dependent on opioids will also be physically dependent and may exhibit respiratory difficulties and withdrawal signs [see use in specific populations (8.1)] .