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glenmark pharmaceuticals inc., usa - lithium carbonate (unii: 2bmd2gna4v) (lithium cation - unii:8h8z5uer66) - lithium carbonate 150 mg - lithium is a mood-stabilizing agent indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of bipolar i disorder: lithium is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any inactive ingredient in the lithium carbonate capsule [see adverse reactions (6)]. risk summary: lithium may cause harm when administered to a pregnant woman. early voluntary reports to international birth registries suggested an increase in cardiovascular malformations, especially for ebstein’s anomaly, with first trimester use of lithium. subsequent case-control and cohort studies indicate that the increased risk for cardiac malformations is likely to be small; however, the data are insufficient to establish a drug-associated risk. there are concerns for maternal and/or neonatal lithium toxicity during late pregnancy and the postpartum period [see clinical considerations]. published animal developmental and toxicity studies in mice and rats report an increased incidence of fetal mortality, decreased fetal weight, increased fetal skele

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preferred pharmaceuticals inc. - citalopram hydrobromide (unii: i1e9d14f36) (citalopram - unii:0dhu5b8d6v) - citalopram 40 mg - citalopram tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (mdd) in adults [see clinical studies (14)] . citalopram tablets are contraindicated in patients: • taking, or within 14 days of stopping, maois (including maois such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue) because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [see warnings and precautions (5.3), drug interactions (7)] . • taking pimozide because of risk of qt prolongation [see drug interactions (7)] . • with known hypersensitivity to citalopram or any of the inactive ingredients in citalopram tablets. reactions have included angioedema and anaphylaxis [see adverse reactions (6.2)] . pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the national pregnancy registry for antidepressants at 1-844-405-6185 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/research/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants . risk summary based on data from published observational studies, exposure to ssris, particularly in the month before delivery, has been associated with a less than 2-fold increase in the risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see warnings and precautions (5.4) and clinical considerations] . available data from published epidemiologic studies and postmarketing reports with citalopram use in pregnancy have not established an increased risk of major birth defects or miscarriage. published studies demonstrated that citalopram levels in both cord blood and amniotic fluid are similar to those observed in maternal serum. there are risks of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (pphn) (see data) and/or poor neonatal adaptation with exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssris), including citalopram, during pregnancy . there also are risks associated with untreated depression in pregnancy (see clinical considerations) . in animal reproduction studies, citalopram caused adverse embryo/fetal effects at doses that caused maternal toxicity (see data) . the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in the 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 of 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. maternal adverse reactions use of citalopram tablet in the month before delivery may be associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see warnings and precautions (5.4)] . fetal/neonatal adverse reactions neonates exposed to citalopram and other ssris late in 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 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 ( 5.3)] . data human data exposure during late pregnancy to ssris may have an increased risk for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (pphn). pphn occurs in 1- 2 per 1,000 live births in the general population and is associated with substantial neonatal morbidity and mortality. animal data citalopram was administered orally to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis at doses of 32, 56, and 112 mg/kg/day, which are approximately 8, 14, and 27 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 40 mg, based on mg/m 2 body surface area. citalopram caused maternal toxicity of cns clinical signs and decreased weight gain at 112 mg/kg/day, which is 27 times the mrhd. at this maternally toxic dose, citalopram decreased embryo/fetal growth and survival and increased fetal abnormalities (including cardiovascular and skeletal defects). the no observed adverse effect level (noael) for maternal and embryofetal toxicity is 56 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 14 times the mrhd. citalopram was administered orally to pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis at doses up to 16 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 8 times the mrhd of 40 mg, based on mg/m 2 body surface area. no maternal or embryofetal toxicity was observed. the noael for maternal and embryofetal toxicity is 16 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 8 times the mrhd. citalopram was administered orally to pregnant rats during late gestation and lactation periods at doses of 4.8, 12.8, and 32 mg/kg/day, which are approximately 1, 3, and 8 times the mrhd of 40 mg, based on mg/m 2 body surface area. citalopram increased offspring mortality during the first 4 days of birth and decreased offspring growth at 32 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 8 times the mrhd. the noael for developmental toxicity is 12.8 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 3 times the mrhd. in a separate study, similar effects on offspring mortality and growth were seen when dams were treated throughout gestation and early lactation at doses ≥ 24 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 6 times the mrhd. a noael was not determined in that study. risk summary data from the published literature report the presence of citalopram in human milk at relative infant doses ranging between 0.7 to 9.4% of the maternal weight-adjusted dosage and a milk/plasma ratio ranging between 0.78 to 4.3. there are reports of breastfed infants exposed to citalopram experiencing irritability, restlessness, excessive somnolence, decreased feeding, and weight loss (see clinical considerations). there is no information about effects of citalopram on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for citalopram and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from citalopram or from the underlying maternal condition. clinical considerations monitor breastfeeding infants for adverse reactions, such as irritability, restlessness, excessive somnolence, decreased feeding, and weight loss. the safety and effectiveness of citalopram have not been established in pediatric patients. two placebo-controlled trials in 407 pediatric patients with mdd have been conducted with citalopram, and the data were not sufficient to support use in pediatric patients. antidepressants increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric patients [see boxed warning, warnings and precautions ( 5.1)] . decreased appetite and weight loss have been observed in association with the use of ssris in pediatric patients. of 4,422 patients in clinical studies of citalopram, 1,357 were 60 and over, 1,034 were 65 and over, and 457 were 75 and over. in two pharmacokinetic studies, citalopram auc was increased by 23% and 30%, respectively, in subjects ≥ 60 years of age as compared to younger subjects, and its half-life was increased by 30% and 50%, respectively [see clinical pharmacology ( 12.3)] . therefore, the maximum recommended dosage in patients 60 years of age and older is lower than younger patients [see dosage and administration ( 2.3), warnings and precautions ( 5.2)] . ssris, including citalopram, have been associated with cases of clinically significant hyponatremia in elderly patients, who may be at greater risk for this adverse reaction [see warnings and precautions ( 5.9)] . increased citalopram exposure occurs in patients with hepatic impairment. the maximum recommended dosage of citalopram is lower in patients with hepatic impairment [see dosage and administration ( 2.3), clinical pharmacology ( 12.3)]. citalopram (citalopram hbr) is not a controlled substance. animal studies suggest that the abuse liability of citalopram is low. citalopram has not been systematically studied in humans for its potential for abuse, tolerance, or physical dependence. the premarketing clinical experience with citalopram did not reveal any drug-seeking behavior. however, these observations were not systematic and it is not possible to predict, on the basis of this limited experience, the extent to which a cns-active drug will be misused, diverted, and/or abused once marketed. consequently, health care providers should carefully evaluate citalopram patients for history of drug abuse and follow such patients closely, observing them for signs of misuse or abuse (e.g., development of tolerance, incrementations of dose, drug-seeking behavior).

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mylan pharmaceuticals inc. - citalopram hydrobromide (unii: i1e9d14f36) (citalopram - unii:0dhu5b8d6v) - citalopram 10 mg - citalopram tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (mdd) in adults [see clinical studies (14)] . citalopram tablets are contraindicated in patients: there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the national pregnancy registry for antidepressants at 1-844-405-6185 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/research/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants . based on data from published observational studies, exposure to ssris, particularly in the month before delivery, has been associated with a less than 2-fold increase in the risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see warnings and precautions (5.4) and clinical considerations] . available data from published epidemiologic studies and postmarketing reports with citalopram use in pregnancy have not established an increased risk of major birth defects or miscarriage. published studies demonstrated that citalopram levels in both cord blood and amniotic fluid are similar to those observed in maternal serum. there are risks of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (pphn) (see data) and/or poor neonatal adaptation with exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssris), including citalopram tablets, during pregnancy. there also are risks associated with untreated depression in pregnancy (see clinical considerations) . in animal reproduction studies, citalopram caused adverse embryo/fetal effects at doses that caused maternal toxicity (see data) . the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in the clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. 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 of 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. use of citalopram in the month before delivery may be associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see warnings and precautions (5.4)] . neonates exposed to citalopram and other ssris late in 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 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 (5.3)] . exposure during late pregnancy to ssris may have an increased risk for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (pphn). pphn occurs in 1-2 per 1,000 live births in the general population and is associated with substantial neonatal morbidity and mortality. citalopram was administered orally to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis at doses of 32, 56, and 112 mg/kg/day, which are approximately 8, 14, and 27 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 40 mg, based on mg/m2 body surface area. citalopram caused maternal toxicity of cns clinical signs and decreased weight gain at 112 mg/kg/day, which is 27 times the mrhd. at this maternally toxic dose, citalopram decreased embryo/fetal growth and survival and increased fetal abnormalities (including cardiovascular and skeletal defects). the no observed adverse effect level (noael) for maternal and embryofetal toxicity is 56 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 14 times the mrhd. citalopram was administered orally to pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis at doses up to 16 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 8 times the mrhd of 40 mg, based on mg/m2 body surface area. no maternal or embryofetal toxicity was observed. the noael for maternal and embryofetal toxicity is 16 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 8 times the mrhd. citalopram was administered orally to pregnant rats during late gestation and lactation periods at doses of 4.8, 12.8, and 32 mg/kg/day, which are approximately 1, 3, and 8 times the mrhd of 40 mg, based on mg/m2 body surface area. citalopram increased offspring mortality during the first 4 days of birth and decreased offspring growth at 32 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 8 times the mrhd. the noael for developmental toxicity is 12.8 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 3 times the mrhd. in a separate study, similar effects on offspring mortality and growth were seen when dams were treated throughout gestation and early lactation at doses ≥ 24 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 6 times the mrhd. a noael was not determined in that study. data from the published literature report the presence of citalopram in human milk at relative infant doses ranging between 0.7 to 9.4% of the maternal weight-adjusted dosage and a milk/plasma ratio ranging between 0.78 to 4.3. there are reports of breastfed infants exposed to citalopram experiencing irritability, restlessness, excessive somnolence, decreased feeding, and weight loss (see clinical considerations) . there is no information about effects of citalopram on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for citalopram tablets and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from citalopram or from the underlying maternal condition. monitor breastfeeding infants for adverse reactions, such as irritability, restlessness, excessive somnolence, decreased feeding, and weight loss. the safety and effectiveness of citalopram have not been established in pediatric patients. two placebo-controlled trials in 407 pediatric patients with mdd have been conducted with citalopram, and the data were not sufficient to support use in pediatric patients. antidepressants increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric patients [see boxed warning, warnings and precautions (5.1)] . decreased appetite and weight loss have been observed in association with the use of ssris in pediatric patients. of 4422 patients in clinical studies of citalopram tablets, 1357 were 60 and over, 1034 were 65 and over, and 457 were 75 and over. in two pharmacokinetic studies, citalopram auc was increased by 23% and 30%, respectively, in subjects ≥ 60 years of age as compared to younger subjects, and its half-life was increased by 30% and 50%, respectively [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . therefore, the maximum recommended dosage in patients 60 years of age and older is lower than younger patients [see dosage and administration (2.3), warnings and precautions (5.2)] . ssris, including citalopram tablets, have been associated with cases of clinically significant hyponatremia in elderly patients, who may be at greater risk for this adverse reaction [see warnings and precautions (5.9)] . increased citalopram exposure occurs in patients with hepatic impairment. the maximum recommended dosage of citalopram tablets is lower in patients with hepatic impairment [see dosage and administration (2.3), clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . citalopram tablets (citalopram hbr) are not a controlled substance. animal studies suggest that the abuse liability of citalopram tablets is low. citalopram tablets have not been systematically studied in humans for its potential for abuse, tolerance, or physical dependence. the premarketing clinical experience with citalopram tablets did not reveal any drug-seeking behavior. however, these observations were not systematic and it is not possible to predict, on the basis of this limited experience, the extent to which a cns-active drug will be misused, diverted, and/or abused once marketed. consequently, health care providers should carefully evaluate citalopram tablets patients for history of drug abuse and follow such patients closely, observing them for signs of misuse or abuse (e.g., development of tolerance, incrementations of dose, drug-seeking behavior).

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

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camber pharmaceuticals, inc. - lithium carbonate (unii: 2bmd2gna4v) (lithium cation - unii:8h8z5uer66) - lithium carbonate 150 mg - lithium is a mood-stabilizing agent indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of bipolar i disorder: • treatment of acute manic and mixed episodes in patients 7 years and older [see clinical studies ( 14)] • maintenance treatment in patients 7 years and older [see clinical studies ( 14)] lithium is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any inactive ingredient in the lithium carbonate capsule or lithium citrate products [see adverse reactions ( 6)].   risk summary: lithium may cause harm when administered to a pregnant woman. early voluntary reports to international birth registries suggested an increase in cardiovascular malformations, especially for ebstein’s anomaly, with first trimester use of lithium. subsequent case-control and cohort studies indicate that the increased risk for cardiac malformations is likely to be small; however, the data are insufficient to establish

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nucare pharmaceuticals, inc. - mirtazapine (unii: a051q2099q) (mirtazapine - unii:a051q2099q) - mirtazapine 30 mg - mirtazapine tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder.   the efficacy of mirtazapine tablets in the treatment of major depressive disorder was established in 6-week controlled trials of outpatients whose diagnoses corresponded most closely to the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders – 3rd edition (dsm-iii) category of major depressive disorder (see clinical pharmacology ).  a major depressive episode (dsm-iv) implies a prominent and relatively persistent (nearly every day for at least 2 weeks) depressed or dysphoric mood that usually interferes with daily functioning, and includes at least five of the following nine symptoms: depressed mood, loss of interest in usual activities, significant change in weight and/or appetite, insomnia or hypersomnia, psychomotor agitation or retardation, increased fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, slowed thinking or impaired concentration, a suicide attempt, or suicidal ideation.  the effectiveness of mirtazapine tablets i

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nucare pharmaceuticals,inc. - mirtazapine (unii: a051q2099q) (mirtazapine - unii:a051q2099q) - mirtazapine 30 mg - mirtazapine tablets, usp are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder.   the efficacy of mirtazapine in the treatment of major depressive disorder was established in six week controlled trials of outpatients whose diagnoses corresponded most closely to the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders -3 rd edition (dsm-iii) category of major depressive disorder (see clinical pharmacology). a major depressive episode (dsm-iv) implies a prominent and relatively persistent (nearly every day for at least 2 weeks) depressed or dysphoric mood that usually interferes with daily functioning, and includes at least five of the following nine symptoms: depressed mood, loss of interest in usual activities, significant change in weight and/or appetite, insomnia or hypersomnia, psychomotor agitation or retardation, increased fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, slowed thinking or impaired concentration, a suicide attempt, or suicidal ideation.   the effectiveness of mirtazap

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nucare pharmaceuticals,inc. - alendronate sodium (unii: 2uy4m2u3ra) (alendronic acid - unii:x1j18r4w8p) - alendronic acid 70 mg - alendronate sodium tablets, usp are indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. in postmenopausal women, alendronate sodium tablets, usp increase bone mass and reduce the incidence of fractures, including those of the hip and spine (vertebral compression fractures). [see clinical studies ( 14.1).] alendronate sodium tablets, usp are indicated for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis [see clinical studies ( 14.2)] alendronate sodium tablets, usp are indicated for treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis [see clinical studies ( 14.3)]. alendronate sodium tablets, usp are indicated for the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women receiving glucocorticoids in a daily dosage equivalent to 7.5 mg or greater of prednisone and who have low bone mineral density [see clinical studies ( 14.4)]. alendronate sodium table

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owp pharmaceuticals, inc. - lamotrigine (unii: u3h27498ks) (lamotrigine - unii:u3h27498ks) - lamotrigine 25 mg - adjunctive therapy subvenite is indicated as adjunctive therapy for the following seizure types in patients aged 2 years and older: - partial-onset seizures. - primary generalized tonic-clonic (pgtc) seizures. - generalized seizures of lennox-gastaut syndrome. monotherapy subvenite is 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 subvenite 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. subvenite is 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 subvenite in the acute treatment of mood episodes has not been established. subvenite 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 subvenite, during pregnancy. encourage women who are taking subvenite 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 subvenite 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/m 2 ) 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/m 2 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/m 2 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/m 2 basis. risk summary lamotrigine is present in milk from lactating women taking subvenite ( 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 milk-fed by mothers using lamotrigine; whether or not these events 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 subvenite and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from subvenite 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 subvenite 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 subvenite 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).  subvenite was associated with an increased risk for infectious adverse reactions (subvenite 37%, placebo 5%), and respiratory adverse reactions (subvenite 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 subvenite 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 placebo (n = 86) were influenza (subvenite 8%, placebo 2%), oropharyngeal pain (subvenite 8%, placebo 2%), vomiting (subvenite 6%, placebo 2%), upper abdominal pain (subvenite 5%, placebo 1%), and suicidal ideation (subvenite 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 subvenite 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 subvenite 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, subvenite should be used with caution in these patients [see dosage and administration ( 2.1)].

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